Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’
China condemns Lai’s speech, saying it ‘disregards facts, distorts the truth, misleads the public’.
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Are Houthis using new modified cruise missiles in Yemen’s war?
Experts say use of modified Iranian defence system could alter the balance in the fight for the Red Sea.
Arming an adversary: Why Trump’s offer to sell China weapons belies US policy
Analysts dismissed Trump’s proposal as lacking any strategic logic – but said it revealed how he views Beijing.
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Five arrested near UK RAF base over suspected explosives ‘terror’ plot
Five men have been arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences.
Published On 27 Sep 2026
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‘Stop arming Israel’: Pro-Palestine protesters march on Labour conference
Pro-Palestine protesters have marched on Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool.
Published On 26 Sep 2026
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Ethiopia’s Fano fighters claim capture of army vehicles and weapons
Armed fighters from Ethiopia’s Fano movement claim to have seized military trucks and weapons in the Amhara region.
Published On 26 Sep 2026
US court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic
Conflict began in February when Anthropic refused to remove restrictions on use of Claude for fully autonomous weapons.
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Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis
Yemen’s Houthis said they targeted a ‘sensitive’ site in Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones.
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US F-35 jet parts reached China by mistake
Australia and the US investigate how F-35 parts were sent to Hong Kong amid concerns over sensitive military technology.
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Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine ‘energy truce’: Can it work?
Talks of a possible halt in attacks on energy facilities come as strikes on such targets continue unabated.
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How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?
UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen’s Houthi group.
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