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US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, dismissing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's offer to share intelligence. The mountain, part of the Karkas Range, has seen satellite-detected activity suggesting tunnel construction.
As Israel's 26th Knesset election campaign begins, former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are running nearly tied in polls. The Jerusalem Post analyzes the campaign's focus on October 7 responsibility, the Likud's attempts to discredit Eisenkot, and the broader party realignments ahead of the October 27 vote.
The Pentagon has introduced a new casualty category, 'Overseas Operations,' for personnel killed and wounded in the Iran war starting July 7, effectively splitting the conflict's casualty count. Veterans, including a retired rear admiral and a Marine Corps veteran, criticize the move as disrespectful, while the Trump administration argues the April ceasefire pauses the clock on the conflict's initial period. The change draws criticism from lawmakers Thomas Massie and Kirsten Gillibrand.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called for the formation of a truth and reconciliation commission to resolve the ongoing unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), urging dialogue between the government and protesters. His proposal comes amid JAAC demonstrations against reserved seats in the region's legislature, with elections scheduled for later this month.
Perry Warjiyo has resigned as governor of Bank Indonesia nearly two years before his term ends, prompting concerns about central bank independence and fiscal management. Analysts speculate the move is linked to tensions over interest rate hikes versus President Prabowo's growth agenda.
Senior US administration officials say Israel will redeploy troops from Lebanese territory only in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament and the restoration of Lebanese state sovereignty, ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's White House meeting with President Trump. The framework aims to achieve three goals, including a secure northern border for Israel.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has condemned drone attacks it attributes to Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq, reaffirming its right to respond and calling on Baghdad to prevent its territory from being used for aggression. Reporting links the strikes to broader coordination among Iran-aligned groups, including the Houthis, and notes parallel threats directed at other regional targets.
Ukraine is pushing for a prototype of the European Freyja anti-ballistic system within the first half of next year, as President Volodymyr Zelensky travels to the US to discuss defense cooperation. The project, led by Ukrainian company Fire Point, aims to provide a lower-cost alternative to the Patriot system.
Iran executed two men, Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amirhossein Safari Hosseinabadi, in a public hanging in Isfahan's Alikhani Square on July 28, following their conviction for offenses during January's protests. Human rights groups have condemned the executions, citing due process violations and alleging that at least 50 people have been executed on national security charges in recent months.
A group representing hundreds of retired Israeli security officials has written to US President Donald Trump urging him to press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on curbing settler violence in the West Bank. The appeal has drawn both support from a prominent columnist and criticism from another Israeli veterans' group. The exchange comes amid conflicting figures on the scale of the problem.
Australia's federal and Western Australian governments have announced a $4 million pre-feasibility study into building the country's first new oil refinery in more than 60 years, as the Middle East war disrupts global fuel supplies. The proposed facility, led by Perth-based Perdaman, would be located in Western Australia and aims to reduce the nation's reliance on imported liquid fuels.
US President Donald Trump says 'very friendly negotiations' are ongoing with Iran and expresses hope for a breakthrough, while Tehran denies direct talks. Both sides have held fire for a third straight day, and oil prices dipped amid hopes of de-escalation.
Formula One has announced that Malaysia's Sepang circuit will host a rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix on October 4, following the war in Iran and cancellation of other races. The event, dubbed 'Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia', offers tourism benefits and a potential one-off return for Malaysia.
Yemen's Houthi movement has announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, threatening vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move escalates regional tensions amid the US-Iran conflict and has drawn reactions from Pakistan, while analysts warn of global economic consequences.
The US has signed a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, allowing the kingdom to build reactors and enrich uranium, raising concerns about nuclear proliferation, especially in the context of the US-Iran conflict and the lack of IAEA oversight.
Just one in three Americans support the US war with Iran, with most saying President Donald Trump has not clearly explained its goals, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The findings come as other surveys show his approval rating near record lows and public concern over the conflict's economic impact.
Commercial ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait dropped by 56% in the week following Yemen's Houthi rebels' announced embargo on Saudi Arabia-linked vessels, according to The National. Separately, Saudi oil shipments via the strait have fallen 36% over two weeks, with 70% rerouted to Yanbu al-Bahr.
The United States and Iran have paused hostilities for a third day, with Qatari and Pakistani mediators working to restart ceasefire talks. Reports indicate diplomatic efforts are underway, though Tehran denies direct negotiations, and the conflict's economic costs are mounting.
President Donald Trump visited a General Motors plant in Michigan to claim businesses that moved to South Korea and other countries are returning, touting tariffs and zero-tariff incentives for domestic production. While the White House announced billions in Michigan investments, a Colorado food-truck manufacturer reports higher costs and competition from Mexican rivals, and polls show declining approval in the state.
US President Donald Trump said he does not believe Russia is providing intelligence to Iran but will ask President Vladimir Putin about the allegations. He also expressed trust in assurances from Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping that neither country is supplying weapons to Tehran.