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IRGC warns tanker crews near Kuwait, Bahrain ports after US attacks on Iranian vessels

The IRGC Navy issues an immediate warning to tanker crews in the vicinity of ports and harbors in Kuwait and Bahrain, two states complicit in the US’s violations against Iran.

Strait of Hormuz remains under Iran’s firm control: IRGC deputy commander

The IRGC’s deputy commander says Iranian forces remain in control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Hysteria following Leipzig drone incident is planned escalation — MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the widespread dissemination of baseless, false, and even absurd accusations has become a mandatory element of the information war against Russia

Philippine defence chief slams 'bullying' China after note at forum

"We urge certain individuals in the Philippines to stop grandstanding and stirring up trouble, and to cease undermining China-Philippines relations and stability in the South China Sea," said China's foreign ministry.

Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began

The attacks in and around the vital Strait of Hormuz have sent the price of oil surging.

Kremlin expects Russia-US-Ukraine meeting in foreseeable future — spokesman

Dmitry Peskov also rejected the possibility of an imminent road map for settlement

Yemen war escalates: Who are the key actors involved?

Here is a look at the main actors currently involved in the conflict.

Iran: IAEA’s silence on US-Israeli strikes exposes its ‘credibility’ crisis

Iran says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is facing a credibility crisis over its failure to respond to US and Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic’s safeguarded nuclear facilities.

Iran shoots down US MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Army says its air defense forces in southeastern Iran detected, tracked and destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

The war in the Gulf will have to end in compromise

Iran has not surrendered, and the war’s original aims remain unmet.

Press review: Canada hits back at US tariffs and Spain faces scrutiny over Russian claims

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 9th

Zelensky's 'aerial blackmail' tantamount to attempt to sow chaos — Russian MFA

Zelensky's statements exposed the terrorist nature of the Kiev regime, Maria Zakharova said

Logistics centers, cargo terminal, warehouses hit: group strikes by Russian Armed Forces

Ukrainian media reported explosions overnight and on Wednesday morning in Kiev, Nikolayev, Romny in the Sumy Region, and in Kharkov

Russia’s Dan-T munition is export version of Banderole missile — expert

"One of the munition’s main competitive advantages is its significantly lower cost compared to Western counterparts," Alexander Stepanov said

In maps and charts: Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets

Al Jazeera visualises how attacks on civilian infrastructure have more than doubled during the course of the war.

Millions of KVN fiber-optic drones delivered to Russia’s special op zone — developer

"To this day, the KVN’s effectiveness as a frontline strike drone has not diminished," Alexey Chadayev said

Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest, data shows

From Sep 1 to Sep 7, fire emission intensity exceeded 1,500kg per sq km, more than 10 times the Russian level, with the highest concentrations in Kalimantan in Indonesia's part of Borneo and eastern parts of Sumatra.

PSL approves Chippa’s venue switch for Sundowns clash to KuGompo City

Chippa United’s proposal to bring African champions Mamelodi Sundowns to the Buffalo City Stadium in KuGompo City for their Betway Premiership encounter this Saturday has been approved by the Premier Soccer League

Russia, China to expand AI cooperation — Russian diplomat

"China has established a compelling international platform for interaction, framing it as an 'organization,' and Russia has supported this initiative," Maria Zakharova said

Russian drone attack kills two at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing

Russian drones strike Ukraine-Moldova border in Odesa, killing two and injuring three civilians, officials confirm.

FIFA U-20 WWC: Five things the Falconets must correct against China

4 Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Novorossiysk

Russian officials said more than two dozen people were wounded during the overnight attack on the port city.

Russian Firepower Strikes Ukraine’s Military Industry, Seaports, Vessels & Logistics Hubs:...

The Russian armed forces continued to carry out coordinated strikes overnight against military industry facilities, Ukrainian seaports and vessels, as well as logistics centers used in support of the Ukrainian armed forces, the R…

Protesters urge South Korea to stay out of Iran war

The protest came a day after South Korean defence authorities said they had sent a fact-finding mission to assess the situation in Hormuz, while stressing that no decision had been made on any deployment.

Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in Japan

Rainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia carries out over 30 airstrikes on Yemen — Houthis

According to the report, the strikes targeted the governorates of Al-Jawf, Marib, Al-Hodeidah, and Taiz

Macron hosts global space summit in Paris snubbed by US companies

Around 2,000 participants from 120 countries are expected at the International Space Summit at the Grand Palais, with Russia, Iran and North Korea among the notable absentees.Germany is co-hosting theeventwith France, although Ch…

Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters

US-Iran attacks on tankers around Hormuz are raising fears of devastating oil spills across the Gulf.

Wedding turns deadly: Five martyred, 80 injured in US strike on Kuhestak

A US airstrike on a wedding in Iran’s Kuhestak martyred five and injured at least 80, turning the celebration into a tragedy, sparking calls for international condemnation.

Diplomat rejects US allegations of Chinese companies copying US AI technology

Liu Chang, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, urged the US to "discard bias" and "stop its containment on China’s sci-tech development"