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Trump Threatens to “Annihilate” Iran and Its People in UN Address
At the UN in New York, Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran and its people, alarming diplomats and raising concerns over law, markets, and escalation.
- 7 min
- United States
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Only China, India, and Russia Can End the Iran War
U.S. signals de-escalation may rely on Beijing, New Delhi, and Moscow, citing their channels to Tehran as energy and shipping risks mount.
- 7 min
- India
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Iran threatens tankers near Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
Washington confirms strikes on Iranian naval assets as Iran warns oil tankers near Bahrain and Kuwait, heightening Gulf shipping risk.
- 7 min
- United States
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Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships
Crude rises in early Monday trade as reciprocal US-Iran vessel strikes heighten maritime risk, boosting supply risk premiums and volatility in Asia.
- 7 min
- Singapore
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South Korea Reviews Military Options to Enter Strait of Hormuz
South Korea weighs potential deployment to protect shipping; no decision or timeline yet as officials assess security, coalition, and economic impacts.
- 7 min
- South Korea
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Threats to civilian ships and aircraft constitute ‘state terrorism’ – Putin
In Moscow, Putin condemned attacks or threats against Russian ships and aircraft as “state terrorism,” signaling tougher security and policy responses.
- 7 min
- Russia
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Send your questions for Richard Engel on Ukraine and more
Submit questions for Richard Engel in Kyiv on the deadly warehouse strike, air defenses, logistics, and what to expect in the coming weeks.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
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Why August 1991 failed to bring peace between Russia and the West — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
RT revisits the 1991 coup’s aftermath, arguing unclear Cold War end terms and NATO expansion fueled lasting mistrust shaping today’s standoffs.
- 7 min
- Russia
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From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties
Pentagon told to reduce joint drills seen as costly and hostile to North Korea, signaling a turn toward cost-sharing and economic ties with Seoul.
- 7 min
- North Korea
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US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage
Allies end exercises six days early in a de-escalatory signal, aiming to ease tensions while maintaining deterrence across hubs in South Korea and the US.
- 7 min
- South Korea
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Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills risks more than just joint military readiness
Trump move to scale back joint exercises raises deterrence, alliance credibility, and readiness questions across the Korean Peninsula.
- 7 min
- United States
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Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 POWs – MOD
Moscow confirms a reciprocal exchange of 103 prisoners each, mediated by the UAE, marking a significant humanitarian move amid ongoing hostilities.
- 7 min
- Russia
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U.S.-South Korea joint military drills are being cut short after Trump order, Seoul says
Seoul says joint exercises are curtailed on Trump’s directive, prompting reviews of readiness, signaling to North Korea, and alliance planning.
- 7 min
- South Korea
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South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills
President Lee says South Korea must prepare after Trump moves to reduce joint exercises, stressing they’re defensive amid alliance and deterrence shifts.
- 7 min
- South Korea
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Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of North raises broader US security concerns
Washington move to cut joint exercises alarms Seoul, raising questions over readiness, deterrence, and the durability of U.S. commitments in Northeast A...
- 7 min
- South Korea
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Why Trump ordered U.S. military to reduce exercises with South Korea
Directive from Washington cuts scope and frequency of joint exercises, signaling shifts in deterrence and alliance dynamics across the Korean Peninsula.
- 7 min
- South Korea
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Trump orders military to reduce exercises with South Korea
From Washington, Trump directs a scale-back of joint drills with South Korea, signaling a shift in U.S.–ROK posture as details and timelines remain pend...
- 7 min
- South Korea
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Trump orders military to ‘substantially reduce’ joint exercises with South Korea
On Aug. 16, 2026, Trump ordered a substantial cut to U.S.–ROK exercises, linking it to Seoul’s Iran war position and signaling a shift in peninsula policy.
- 7 min
- South Korea
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‘Don’t come out, you’ll be killed’: Palestinians recount Israeli settler violence in West Bank — RT World News
Palestinians in Qusra say settlers surrounded homes as IDF declared a closed military zone, citing gunfire, break-in attempts, and delayed emergency aid.
- 7 min
- Palestine
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Iran war leaves US allies in Asia less defended – NYT
Report says Washington shifted missile interceptors to the Mideast, leaving Indo-Pacific partners worried about thinner air and missile defense.
- 7 min
- United States
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Russia and Ukraine Are Mutually Shutting Down the Black Sea
Strikes on ports and vessels are curbing traffic and grain flows, raising insurance costs and risks as both sides contest sea lanes.
- 7 min
- Russia
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The South African company thriving on the US-Israeli war on Iran — RT Africa
RT Africa: South Africa’s Sasol projects up to 84% earnings jump as US–Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz risks lift global oil prices.
- 8 min
- Iran
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Fragile ceasefire between U.S. and Iran
Trump signals a pause in U.S. strikes as talks explore limited de-escalation; details, verification, and sanctions scope remain unclear.
- 7 min
- Iran
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Trump pauses Iran attacks and wildfires rage in U.S. and Europe: Weekend Rundown
Weekend sees a pause in planned Iran strikes amid tentative talks, while severe wildfires strain services across the U.S. and Europe.
- 8 min
- United States