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Russian attacks kill six, injure dozens in Ukraine, Moscow says it hits ships, plants

Russian attacks kill six, injure dozens in Ukraine, Moscow says it hits ships, plants

Bahrain says it will not participate in Iran’s proposed Hormuz meeting

Iran tells Al Jazeera that Monday's meeting is a sign of 'good intentions' towards neighbouring countries.

Will Houthi advances in Yemen give Iran leverage in its war with the US?

The Iranian ally seizes Yemen's Red Sea coast, cementing their hold on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran

PM Ali al-Zaidi dismisses commander, orders investigation into operations command in Maysan province, bordering Iran.

Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping

The world’s largest crude oil exporter said it temporarily closed the pipeline as a precaution after a drone attack originating from Iraq, where Iran-backed militants operate.

At least 53 drones downed over Russian regions since morning

On-duty air defenses destroyed Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the regions of Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Rostov, Smolensk, Tula, Krasnodar, the Republic of Crimea and over the waters of the Black and Azov seas

Bahrain declines to attend meetings with Iran until relations restored — foreign ministry

The ministry said it had conveyed this stance to Oman via diplomatic channels

Iran, Oman reach agreement on Strait of Hormuz shipping route — agency

The agreement was concluded exclusively between these two countries, Tasnim emphasized

India vs Sri Lanka: Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 final – schedule, teams, form

Aiming for a record-extending eighth title, India take on defending champions Sri Lanka in Sunday's final in Dubai.

Iran hands over to US list of conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz — agency

The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until they are fulfilled, the Tasnim reported

The United Nations fail the Sahrawi, Africans must defend them, By Owei Lakemfa

Iran ‘blew the hell’ out of US Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain, admits US Navy Secretary

Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao has admitted that Iranian forces “blew the hell” out of the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain,

US redirected 100 commercial ships to enforce blockade on Iran — CENTCOM

The US military remains focused on enforcing the blockade, the US Central Command added

Russian Attacks Kill 6, Injure Dozens in Ukraine as Moscow Says It Hit Ships, Plants

The civilian death toll has risen sharply in Ukraine over the past two months as Russia steps up attacks on power plants and other infrastructure.

BRICS nations see any arbitrary revision of G20 membership as inadmissible

"We recognize the importance of the continued and productive functioning of the G20," the document said

Russian Armed Forces liberate Veseloye in the DPR — Defense Ministry

Also, over the past 24 hours, Russian troops eliminated up to 125 servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters in the Kharkov region, and two servicemen surrendered, the ministry reported

Russian forces strike Ukrainian metallurgical industry facilities — Defense Ministry

The ministry added that the overnight strike also hit port infrastructure facilities and a strategically important transport infrastructure site in the Odessa region

BRICS to focus on sustainable development amid protectionist measures — declaration

The member states emphasized the importance of creating more resilient, reliable and stable supply chains, with particular attention to the needs of developing countries for their modernization efforts

Invoking 9/11 to justify war against Iran is ‘utterly absurd’: Tehran

Tehran rejects US accusations over terrorism, saying Washington has no credibility to define terrorism or determine which acts of violence are legitimate.

BRICS nations call for creating just supply chains of critical minerals

BRICS nations recognize the key role of critical minerals for the development of zero-and low-emission energy technologies, energy security, and resilience of energy supply chains

BRICS countries concerned about attacks on civilian nuclear facilities — declaration

"We express serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure," the document said

BRICS countries concerned about increase in global military spending — declaration

The countries also advocate for a multilateral approach that respects diverse national viewpoints and positions on crucial global issues

‘Divine triumph’: Iran celebrates Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast

Iranian officials have praised the Houthis' victories but have not spoken about any imminent closure of Bab al-Mandeb.

BRICS nations reiterate commitment to reforming global governance — declaration

The member states emphasized the central role of the UN in the international system in which sovereign states cooperate to maintain peace and security

Iraq races to contain fallout after local Iran-backed militias accused of attacking Saudi ...

Saudi oil exports disrupted as pipeline shut after attacks linked to Iran-backed groups

Many BRICS nations understand mistakes of current European authorities — Kremlin

There may, of course, be certain nuances in their approaches, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Work on BRICS summit joint statement ongoing — Kremlin aide

Experts are finalizing the wording, Yuri Ushakov said

China to host 19th BRICS summit in 2027 — Xi Jinping

China will assume the BRICS chairmanship in 2027

Russia sincerely hopes US peacekeeping efforts will yield results — Kremlin

There is no cooperation with the Americans at the moment. Let us proceed from that, Dmitry Peskov said