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Can Iran use rockets to mine the Strait of Hormuz, as US claims?
Analysts say it’s implausible but Iran is well-versed in adapting conventional weapons to suit its needs.
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Niger military says it is regaining control after attempted mutiny
Niger’s military says it is regaining control after a mutiny in Niamey after gun fire was heard in the capital.
Published On 29 Aug 2026
Gunfire, blasts in Niamey as soldiers mutiny in Niger’s capital
Niger’s Defence Ministry says armed forces are retaking control after ‘sensitive sites’ targeted in overnight attack.
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Board of Peace’s Mladenov warns Gaza could be ‘gone for good’
Top envoy for the US-led Board of Peace says Gaza is at risk of being ‘gone for good’ without reconstruction.
Published On 29 Aug 2026
President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy
The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy plans to hit Russia with ‘1,000 drones’ a day
Ongoing Russian attacks have killed several people and wounded dozens across Ukraine.
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Narrow escape for woman as Russian drone hits residential area
Video shows the moment a Russian attack hit a parking lot near Ukraine’s capital.
Published On 28 Aug 2026
With Kuwait deal, Pakistan expands defence umbrella across Middle East
From Kuwait to Saudi Arabia, Gulf states are deepening defence ties with Pakistan, but its own gains remain unclear.
US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic
Court order rules that Pentagon acted illegally, punishing AI company for criticism of government.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Trump administration for censorship
Staff at the military newspaper allege US government sought to violate First Amendment rights to free speech.
Chad accuses Sudan of air strike near shared border that killed 12
An air strike on a fuel market near Chad’s border with Sudan killed 12 and injured seven, according to officials.
