Bomb targets Ecuador's mining regulator in Quito, blowing out several floors of windows at a major government building early Monday. Blast hits the capital as authorities assess damage and potential casualties.

Poland signs final deal with Saab for 3 submarines worth $4.83 billion, bolstering maritime defense and deepening NATO ties with Sweden

Poland has signed a final deal with Saab to purchase three submarines for around 47 billion kronor ($4.83 billion) as Warsaw seeks to bolster its maritime defense capabilities and forge closer ties with NATO ally Sweden.

Japan deploys Type-12 surface-to-ship missile launcher on Minamitorishima island for first time, GSDF says, as part of preparations for a live-fire training range with drills expected from FY2027

Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force has deployed a Type-12 surface-to-ship missile launcher on Minamitorishima, the nation's easternmost island, for the first time, the GSDF announced on Sunday. The deployment is part of preparations for a live-fire training range, with firing drills expected as early as fiscal year 2027.

US-Israeli air campaign damages centuries-old UNESCO heritage sites in Isfahan and Tehran, Reuters witnesses confirm

Some of Iran's most treasured monuments, including centuries-old UNESCO sites in Isfahan and Tehran, were damaged during the US-Israeli air campaign, Reuters reported after witnessing the damage firsthand.

Leavitt says Trump retains right to use military force against Iran if needed, reaffirming US posture toward Tehran

Leavitt states that Trump retains the right to use military force against Iran if needed.