Ukraine's intelligence service reports Russia plans to deploy at least 27 Yemeni nationals in combat operations against Ukraine, as the Kremlin issues its 18th denial since summer of plans to mobilize another 300,000 Russian citizens by year's end.
Explosions and smoke were reported near Riyadh's international airport following emergency alerts warning of a 'hostile aerial threat.' The incident marks the first such alert for the Saudi capital since the latest escalation with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group began in July.
Saudi Arabia issued rare air raid alerts for Riyadh and other cities after intercepting a Houthi drone, with debris killing one Yemeni resident. Smoke and flames were visible near Riyadh's international airport following the attack.
Russia is using as many as 25,000 North Korean workers to assemble Iranian-designed drones for its war in Ukraine, with some disguised as students according to a UN sanctions watchdog. The practice violates 2017 UN Security Council resolutions that prohibit North Koreans from earning income in other countries.
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels of attempting to attack Mecca, Islam's holiest city, prompting regional condemnation but no military support. The Houthis have denied responsibility for the alleged attack.
Saudi Arabia conducted hundreds of airstrikes against Houthi positions in Yemen after Iran-backed rebels launched drones and missiles at Saudi cities, including an alleged attack near Mecca that the Houthis deny. The escalation marks a significant widening of the broader Middle East conflict that began in February.
Saudi Arabia reported drones launched from Iraq struck its East-West oil pipeline, leading to its temporary closure. Iraq dismissed a military commander and ordered an investigation after confirming the attacks originated from Iraqi territory.
Pakistan delivered a Saudi warning to Iran to control its Yemeni Houthi allies after major attacks on Saudi Arabia wounded 73 people, as the newly formed Makkah Defence Alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey could be activated if attacks continue.
Russia's FSB security service announced the detention of Nicolae Kochu, a 21-year-old Moldovan citizen, suspected of shooting Russian Aerospace Forces General Nikolay Varpakhovich in the Astrakhan region. Russian authorities claim Kochu was recruited by Ukraine to carry out the assassination attempt, which is the latest in a series of attacks on Russian military personnel linked to the war in Ukraine.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched attacks on civilian sites and energy facilities across southern Saudi Arabia, wounding 73 people including women and children, according to the Saudi-led coalition. The strikes hit cities including Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran, causing fires at energy facilities and marking a major escalation.
Saudi Arabia and the United States conducted joint strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq in July after drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, which were claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels. Officials warn that Iran is forging a new network of proxy forces to threaten US allies in the Gulf region.
Myanmar's military has deployed hundreds of troops to forcibly clear areas designated for a Russia-backed special economic zone and port project in the country's south, burning villages and sealing off surrounding areas. The offensive has sparked clashes with resistance groups and reports of civilian casualties, including a separate air strike on a Buddhist monastery that killed 14 people.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants attacked Saudi Aramco's oil refinery in Jazan with two drones on Thursday, marking the second assault on the Red Sea coastal facility within a week. The attack caused negligible damage to a tank at the refinery, which has a processing capacity of approximately 400,000 barrels per day.
Polish authorities arrested a Russian citizen allegedly recruited by Russia's secret services to kill a Ukrainian American in Warsaw. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described it as an unprecedented plot by Moscow to carry out an assassination in a NATO country.
Polish authorities arrested a Russian citizen allegedly recruited by Russia's secret services to kill a Ukrainian American in Warsaw. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described it as an unprecedented plot by Moscow to carry out an assassination in a NATO country.
Moldova recalled its ambassador to Russia for consultations after an unidentified drone crashed and exploded in the village of Crocmaz near the Ukrainian border. The Moldovan president condemned Russia over the incident, calling it a serious violation.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Saudi Aramco's oil refinery facility in Jazan, southwestern Saudi Arabia, on Sunday morning. The attack caused a fire that was subsequently extinguished with no reported injuries.
A drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania on August 8, 2026, and exploded near the village of Kardam, approximately 1 kilometer from a compressor station on the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev confirmed no casualties or infrastructure damage, and Bulgaria summoned the Ukrainian ambassador for consultations as the drone is suspected to be Ukrainian in origin.
Intense fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces in Yemen has escalated in recent weeks, with attacks on the oil-rich Marib province killing at least 10 people. The violence, among the deadliest in years, is raising concerns that Yemen's civil war could fully reignite and open another front in the broader Middle East conflict.
A North Korean ballistic missile unit has begun deploying to Russia's Voronezh Oblast with plans to field up to 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers for strikes against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. The deployment represents a significant expansion of military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi forces attacked Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory this week in coordination with Iraqi armed groups, according to Saudi and regional officials. The development signals increased operational coordination among Iran-aligned militias across the region.
Saudi Arabia has publicly entered the U.S.-Iran conflict by conducting strikes against Tehran-backed proxies in Iraq, abandoning months of efforts to remain neutral despite Iranian drone attacks on its oil infrastructure. The move represents a significant escalation and shift in Saudi strategy as the kingdom struggles to balance its Vision 2030 economic development plans with regional security pressures.
United Nations experts have verified that Boeing 727 aircraft previously identified by Reuters as connected to a U.S. military contractor's network were used to transport mercenaries, weapons and drones for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, according to a draft U.N. report scheduled for September publication.
The United States and Saudi Arabia carried out coordinated military strikes against Iran-aligned militia positions in Iraq, killing at least 8-10 members of the Popular Mobilisation Forces. The strikes followed Saudi interception of drones targeting oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia.
The United States and Iran have suspended military operations for three consecutive nights to allow space for mediated negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz conflict, with regional officials reporting progress in diplomatic efforts. Iran publicly denies requesting talks while insisting on its control of the Hormuz Strait, even as drone attacks from Iran-backed militias continue to rattle the region.
The United States and Iran halted their mutual attacks over the weekend after 13 consecutive nights of strikes, creating space for diplomatic negotiations. However, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday, suggesting Iran may be testing the fragile pause while oil prices tumbled on hopes for de-escalation.
Ukraine launched a strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, killing one sailor and injuring another. Iran condemned the attack and summoned Ukraine's envoy, while Ukraine claimed the vessel was transporting military cargo.
Iran has reportedly asked Yemen's Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the United States strikes Iranian power infrastructure, according to three sources cited by Reuters. The Houthis have reportedly deployed missiles and drones near the strategic waterway in preparation.
A leading Houthi official warned of potential attacks on Saudi Arabia following an incident at Sanaa International Airport involving an Iranian Mahan Air flight. Yemen's UN-recognized government condemned Iranian flights to Yemen as violations of sovereignty, raising fears of renewed conflict.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels accused Saudi Arabia of striking Sanaa International Airport on Monday in a dispute over an Iranian plane attempting to land, prompting the Houthis to launch retaliatory missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport in a sharp escalation of hostilities.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport in retaliation for airstrikes they attributed to the kingdom on Sana'a airport, breaking a four-year period of calm between the two sides. Saudi Arabia intercepted the attacks with no reported casualties.
Russia is pushing Belarus to take a more active role in the Ukraine conflict, while the Kremlin accuses Kyiv of threatening Belarusian sovereignty after Ukraine demanded removal of signal relay stations used to guide Russian attacks. The developments come as Putin claims readiness for peace talks following Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries.
A Ukrainian maritime drone exploded at Romania's Constanta port on the Black Sea, with additional drones detonating outside the port. No injuries were reported, but the incident prompted warnings from EU officials about the war's spillover effects.
Two of Iraq's most powerful Iran-backed militias have announced they will begin handing over their weapons to Iraqi authorities, even as a senior Iranian IRGC commander boasted that Iran's military production facilities remain completely hidden from adversaries including the US and Israel.
Classified intelligence reports indicate Cuba has purchased more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran and discussed plans to potentially use them against US soil and Caribbean assets, raising concerns among US officials about hostile technologies in close proximity.
Greek authorities found a Ukrainian attack sea drone carrying explosives in a cave on a tourist island and conducted a controlled blast to render it safe. Greece called the incident 'extremely serious' and lodged a formal protest, expressing concerns that Ukraine's campaign against Russia's shadow fleet tankers is spilling into the Mediterranean.
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported engaging with missile and drone threats originating from Iran, with the UAE forming a committee to document attacks for legal action and demanding reparations. Iran denied involvement in the attacks.
Sudan has accused Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates of being behind recent drone strikes on Khartoum airport, claiming the attacks were launched from Ethiopian territory using UAE-supplied drones. Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia in response to the incident.
Tuareg separatists and jihadist forces captured the key Tessalit military stronghold in northern Mali, marking a significant defeat for Mali's army and Russian mercenary allies as coordinated attacks intensify across the country.
Senior Iranian lawmaker warned, that "the importance of Bab el-Mandeb may be no less than that of the Strait of Hormuz" and that Iran's Yemeni allies were "waiting to block it and deliver another blow to America", threatening to extend the global shipping crisis to a second critical chokepoint.
Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked jihadists have seized control of the key northern Mali town of Kidal following coordinated attacks on strategic junta positions. Russian mercenaries confirmed withdrawal from the city, marking the most serious challenge to Mali's military government in over a decade.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov unveiled a memorial in Pyongyang commemorating North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine. Kim reaffirmed support for Russia's 'sacred war' and discussed long-term military cooperation.
