Iran strikes Kuwait desalination, US war enters seventh night

Iran hits Kuwait desalination plant as US strikes enter seventh night Tehran struck a key desalination plant in Kuwait and bombed US bases in Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan in retaliation for the seventh straight night of American precision strikes on Iranian military infrastructure and bridges. The attacks signal a dangerous new phase targeting essential civilian utilities in the Gulf, threatening freshwater supplies in one of the world's driest regions. 1234567

Ukraine hits 12 Russian shadow-fleet ships, total reaches 159 Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck 12 more Russian vessels in the Black Sea overnight, bringing the total ships hit in 12 days to 159. The relentless drone campaign is designed to strangle Russia's oil revenue and isolate occupied Crimea by targeting the shadow fleet that moves Moscow's energy exports. 8

Xi Jinping calls for global AI cooperation, rejects US curbs Speaking at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a 'symphony of global cooperation' on artificial intelligence and opposed the 'overstretching' of national security concerns. The remarks come as the US-China technology rivalry intensifies over restrictions on advanced chips and AI know-how. 9

UK delivers first artillery barrels to Ukraine in 20 years Sheffield Forgemasters delivered the first 105mm and 155mm gun barrels produced in Britain in almost two decades under a £61 million contract with BAE Systems. The program supports hundreds of skilled jobs in Sheffield and bolsters Ukraine's artillery capacity as the war with Russia grinds on. 10

Israeli Knesset dissolves, passes laws boosting Netanyahu allies The Knesset voted to dissolve on Friday, pushing through legislation that reduces the attorney general's powers and eases sanctions on Haredi draft dodgers ahead of the October 27 election. Analysts say the moves are designed to secure Prime Minister Netanyahu's far-right coalition and his re-election bid. 11

Lebanon's Aoun heads to US for talks with Trump on Israel deal Lebanese President Joseph Aoun departed for the United States on Saturday for a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss a potential Israel-Lebanon border and maritime deal. The high-level diplomatic push comes amidst severe regional instability caused by the expanding US-Iran war. 12

Ukrainian teen charged with 47 Russian sabotage attacks in Poland Polish prosecutors charged an 18-year-old Ukrainian with carrying out 47 criminal acts for Russian intelligence, including recruiting accomplices and plotting to fly a drone over President Nawrocki's motorcade. The case highlights Russian efforts to exploit historic tensions between Poland and Ukraine. 13