Ukraine drone strike kills 13 civilians and child in central Russia

A Ukrainian drone strike on the central Russian region of Tatarstan killed at least 13 people, including a child, in one of Kyiv's most deadly single attacks of the more than four-year war.

IRGC attacks, harassment persist in Strait of Hormuz - UKMTO

The UK’s Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency says the threat level in the Middle East remains “severe” amid continued attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia, Syria agree on transferring facilities in Tartus to Syrian side

Syria and Russia have agreed on transferring commercial sections at the port of Tartus to the Syrian side, the country’s General Authority for Ports and Customs said.

Turkiye says Egypt could join Mecca defence pact in its next phase

Turkiye’s foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, says Egypt could join the landmark mutual defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, signed in Mecca.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company says its vessel hit by missile in Strait of Hormuz

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) confirmed Saturday that one of its vessels was targeted by a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Russian strikes near Ukrainian capital

The strikes hit three locations in the Boryspil district, just outside Kyiv, on Saturday, according to Tymur Tkachenko, the head of the regional administration. 

US assisted purchases of Serbian ammunition for Ukraine — former US ambassador to Belgrade

Former US ambassador to Serbia Christopher Hill has stated that Washington facilitated the purchase of Serbian ammunition for Ukraine through third countries.

Türkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Sign Memorandum on Collective Defense

 Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Friday signed a memorandum on collective defense on Friday, according to a joint statement from the countries.