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Why has North Korea fired a missile ahead of US-South Korea drills?
Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned US–South Korea military drills, claiming they are a ‘rehearsal for invasion’.
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Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile attacks on al-Makha and Marib
The latest attacks come just a day after Houthi rebels targeted al-Makha and its port, killing seven people.
From: NewsFeed
Trump to demand compensation for Tehran’s ‘conflicts’
President Donald Trump says he’ll demand compensation from Iran for people killed or wounded in the US war on Iran.
Published On 10 Aug 2026
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Nizhnekamsk
Day of mourning has declared in the Russian republic of Tatarstan after one of the deadliest drone strikes of the war.
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Who is Mohsen Rezaee? How significant is his appointment as security chief?
Former IRGC commander Rezaee will be taking over as secretary of Iran’s top security body amid Hormuz talks.
‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war
They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.
Pentagon urges faster US weapons production amid stockpile concerns
US defence industry pressed to boost output as munitions shortages raise security concerns amid Middle East tensions.
Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases
Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base will become joint training and capacity-building centres under the agreement.
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Which other countries could join the Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact?
While Egypt has been floated as a candidate, analysts say Cairo may be wary of defence commitments.
From: NewsFeed
Vance says US ‘destroyed’ Iran’s nuclear programme
US Vice President JD Vance claims Washington has “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear programme and degraded its military.
Published On 8 Aug 2026
From: Inside Story
What are the challenges facing the Mecca agreement?
Saudi Arabia turns to Turkiye and Pakistan for defence ties, raising questions overreliance on the US.
Published On 8 Aug 2026
