Scattered clashes between Iranian forces and U.S. warships in Strait of Hormuz — Fars News Agency

Pentagon releases video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers

The Pentagon released a video showing strikes on Iranian oil tankers, according to Al Jazeera.

Vietnam expands South China Sea outposts by hundreds of acres over past year, new report says, as Hanoi and Beijing race to reinforce territorial claims.

Vietnam expanded its outposts in the South China Sea by hundreds of acres over the past year, according to a new report, as Hanoi and Beijing race to reinforce competing territorial claims through land reclamation.

Israeli artillery shells eastern Gaza City.

Israeli artillery shells the eastern areas of Gaza City.

Russian paramilitary fighters and Malian forces launch a new offensive in central Mali as al-Qaeda-linked groups tighten pressure on Bamako.

Russian paramilitary fighters and Malian forces have launched a new offensive in central Mali as al-Qaeda-linked groups tighten pressure on Bamako. Analysts warn the insurgency is spreading beyond government control.