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Air Force One on the tarmac, the presidential aircraft at center of the Iran-NATO decoy incident at the Ankara summit

Trump Secretly Evacuated From NATO Summit as Air Force One Flew as Iran Decoy

Iran's intelligence apparatus acquired Trump's precise location at NATO's Ankara summit, forcing an emergency evacuation via catering truck as Air Force One flew as a decoy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and

August 12, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Panama-flagged containership Vela Nova disabled by US Navy Hellfire missiles in the Gulf of Oman during Iran blockade enforcement August 11 2026

US Navy Fires Two Hellfire Missiles at Containership Vela Nova Over Iran Blockade

US Navy fired Hellfire missiles at Panama-flagged containership Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman on August 11, the first such vessel disabled in the Iran blockade. All crew survived unharmed; the

August 12, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran-US peace talks stall August 2026

Iran Peace Talks Hit Fresh Impasse as Trump Sets Economic or Military Choice

Iran-US peace talks hit a fresh impasse Tuesday night as new shipping attacks resumed in the Gulf, while Trump publicly framed his two options toward Tehran as either sustained economic pressure or

August 12, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

India and Bangladesh players in action during a cricket World Cup match

Bangladesh and India Push to Revive September Cricket Series Through Ministerial Talks

Bangladesh's Sports Minister says the September six-match white-ball series against India is now being negotiated at the level of foreign ministers — a sign of how thoroughly political rupture has entangled what

August 11, 2026

Government and Politics·News·Sports

Russian President Vladimir Putin at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in June 2026 as Russia deepens ties with China

Russia and China Hold Talks on Easing the Mutual Travel Regime

Russia and China held consular consultations in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss easing travel between the two countries and protecting their citizens abroad, the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed. The talks signal the

August 11, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Gaza City Tel al-Hawa neighborhood rubble after Israeli bombardment August 2026

Giora Eiland Says Gaza Should Remain Destroyed for Generations

Retired Israeli general Giora Eiland, former head of Israel's National Security Council, stated on radio that Gaza should remain 'destroyed for generations to come,' calling it better for Israel. The statement puts

August 11, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ruins of buildings destroyed by Pakistan airstrikes in Samkani district, Afghanistan

Taliban Denies Holding US Citizen Habibi Four Years After Kabul Disappearance

Afghanistan's Taliban denied any knowledge of U.S. citizen Mahmood Shah Habibi's whereabouts on Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of his disappearance from his Kabul home. The FBI renewed its $5 million reward and

August 11, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam peninsula, Oman

UKMTO Reports Incident Between Container Ship and Military Forces in Gulf of Oman

The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed Tuesday that a container ship was involved in an incident with military forces in the Gulf of Oman, southeast of Pakistan's Gwadar port, at 07:15 UTC.

August 11, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Smoke billowing from the Red Sea port city of Mocha during Houthi ballistic missile and drone strikes

Houthis Kill Three Crew in Ballistic Missile Strike on Commercial Vessel at Bab el-Mandeb

Three merchant seafarers, two Pakistani nationals and one Indonesian, died when a Houthi ballistic missile struck a vessel in Bab el-Mandeb on Tuesday. The attack marks the deadliest Houthi strike on civilian

August 11, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, photographed in New Delhi during her exile

Will Sheikh Hasina Actually Go to Bangladesh?

Sheikh Hasina announced on the second anniversary of her ouster that she plans to return to Bangladesh in December 2026, despite a death sentence and more than 600 criminal cases. The gap

August 11, 2026

Government and Politics·News

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Trump Secretly Evacuated From NATO Summit as Air Force One Flew as Iran Decoy

US Navy Fires Two Hellfire Missiles at Containership Vela Nova Over Iran Blockade

Iran Peace Talks Hit Fresh Impasse as Trump Sets Economic or Military Choice

Bangladesh and India Push to Revive September Cricket Series Through Ministerial Talks

Russia and China Hold Talks on Easing the Mutual Travel Regime

Giora Eiland Says Gaza Should Remain Destroyed for Generations

Taliban Denies Holding US Citizen Habibi Four Years After Kabul Disappearance

UKMTO Reports Incident Between Container Ship and Military Forces in Gulf of Oman

Houthis Kill Three Crew in Ballistic Missile Strike on Commercial Vessel at Bab el-Mandeb

Will Sheikh Hasina Actually Go to Bangladesh?

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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