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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye signed a joint defence pact in Makkah, stipulating that an armed attack on any one is considered an attack on all. The agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence and enhance defence cooperation. Officials from all three countries hailed it as a historic step.
A Russian lawmaker suggests Western countries may reduce military assistance to Ukraine following US President Donald Trump's reported refusal to supply additional Patriot interceptors, citing risks of weapons proliferation. Meanwhile, Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo claims Russia has found countermeasures for Western weapons.
South Korean stocks declined for a second consecutive session on Friday as renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiment, with foreign investors offloading a net 858 billion won. The KOSPI fell 0.6 percent to close at 6,258.77, while the won strengthened against the dollar.
The UN Security Council condemned the suicide bombing in Swat that killed at least 16 people, while Pakistan warned the body about terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan. The attack, claimed by the TTP, underscored Pakistan's regional security concerns, including its allegations of state terrorism in Kashmir.
An attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis wounded 11 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia, according to a Saudi military official. The same day, reports indicated Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are due to sign a joint defense pact, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to eight vessels, reflecting heightened regional tensions.
A series of Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces killed at least 58 troops and wounded dozens, while separate strikes in Saudi Arabia injured more than 10 civilians. The rebels said the attacks were in response to a Saudi-backed military build-up, raising fears of a return to full-scale war.
At least two US military tanker aircraft were seen over the Persian Gulf during a reported IRGC operation near the Strait of Hormuz, according to TASS. The aircraft, identified as Boeing KC-135R Stratotankers, were flying over international waters as regional tensions persist.
Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz that would place inbound shipping under Iranian control, with outbound traffic routed through Omani waters. The deal, which has drawn scrutiny over its feasibility, would mark a significant shift in regional power dynamics following months of conflict.
President Donald Trump has denied reports that the US is running low on key munitions in its war with Iran, threatening jail for leakers. The reports, from The Washington Post and CNN, claim shortages have constrained strategy and led to a clash with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
Two former Iranian national team footballers, Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, were granted Australian citizenship on Wednesday after refusing to sing the national anthem and seeking asylum. They were among seven team members granted humanitarian visas, but five returned to Iran. The decision comes as Australia prepares to introduce tougher visa rules.
As the US-Iran war enters a critical phase, uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz's closure and escalating attacks on energy infrastructure raise questions about the conflict's duration. Both sides appear entrenched, with Iran leveraging its control over the strait and the US maintaining a naval blockade, while diplomatic efforts via Oman struggle to find a breakthrough.
Iran and Oman are reportedly on the verge of an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restore the US-Iran ceasefire and ease global energy market disruptions. Al Jazeera reports that while the US insists on unrestricted navigation without tolls, Iran has signalled it may introduce a fee system for ships.
South Korean stocks fell sharply on Thursday, with the KOSPI closing down 4.58% as tech shares, led by Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, suffered heavy losses. The decline was attributed to lingering concerns over AI profitability and losses in U.S. chip stocks, while the local currency rose and the Dow hit a record high.
Iran announced it is in the 'final stage' of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, while US President Donald Trump said a deal could come this week. The potential reopening of the critical waterway could ease global economic pressure and pave the way for renewed US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
NATO is working to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Kyiv failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles in a recent attack. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Moscow is ramping up missile production ahead of winter, while the EU has released $4 billion for military procurement.
Organizers of the Intervision 2026 song contest confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the event, though the exact date and venue are still under discussion. A TASS report citing a source in Riyadh raised uncertainty about the event's future, but organizers and a Russian envoy reaffirmed the plans.
Iran and Oman have agreed on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with a joint announcement in final stages. The proposed deal would give Tehran control over vessels entering the Gulf, a significant concession amid the ongoing war with the US and Israel.
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to expand bilateral trade by keeping border crossings open 24/7, improving logistics, and harmonizing customs procedures. The move aims to reach a $10 billion trade target and comes amid regional economic strains from the US-Iran conflict.
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former health official, has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, defeating establishment-backed Representative Haley Stevens. The narrow victory signals a shift in the party's direction and sets up a general election battle against Republican Mike Rogers.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said Western supplies of interceptor missiles have dropped threefold compared with 2025, blaming delayed deliveries for damage in Kyiv after a Russian overnight strike. TASS reports, citing Zelensky's Telegram posts, that air defenses failed to intercept Russian Tsirkon and Iskander missiles, while The New York Times, as relayed by TASS, notes Western hesitancy due to global conflicts and production gaps.