Taiwan says Chinese naval vessels entered waters near disputed South China Sea island, escalating tensions in the region.

Tanker reportedly struck in Gulf of Oman after US attacks on two vessels earlier this week

Another tanker appears to have been struck in the Gulf of Oman, following attacks by the US on two other vessels in the area earlier this week.

Russian-held Sevastopol suspends fuel distribution after Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure. Zelenskiy praises attacks, saying they degrade Russian military logistics.

Russian-held Sevastopol suspends fuel distribution as Zelenskiy praises attacks on energy assets.

Iran's Pezeshkian says U.S. infrastructure threats show desperation after Trump warns of new strikes on power plants and bridges

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that U.S. threats to target Iran's critical infrastructure are a sign of desperation, reacting to Donald Trump's remarks that he may order new strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges.

IRGC Navy warns ships against leaving anchorage in Gulf and Sea of Oman, says approaching Hormuz constitutes cooperation with enemy.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy warns against any ship leaving its anchorage in the Gulf and the Sea of Oman and considers its approach to Hormuz cooperation with the enemy.