Arming an adversary: Why Trump’s offer to sell China weapons belies US policy
Analysts dismissed Trump’s proposal as lacking any strategic logic – but said it revealed how he views Beijing.
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UK to refuel Saudi jets to help counter Houthi attacks
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he has agreed to a request for ‘defensive’ air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets.
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Protesters blockade Elbit Systems factory over Israel weapons supply
Nine protesters blocked access to Elbit Systems’ factory in Staffordshire by attaching themselves to five ‘lock-ons’.
Published On 21 Sep 2026
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Massive explosions at Syrian army weapons depot near Aleppo
Explosions rocked a Syrian army ammunition depot south of Aleppo, injuring at least four people.
Published On 21 Sep 2026
Syria says blast at military site in Deir Az Zor killed 11
Syrian army holds funeral for soldiers killed in ammunition blast in town of Ayyash, in western Deir Az Zor, on Friday.
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What’s behind reports that the Israeli army is low on troops, equipment?
Israel’s Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing ‘severe shortages’.
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Lebanese artist turns Israeli missile debris into art
In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni transforms debris from Israeli missile strikes into pieces of art.
Published On 18 Sep 2026
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United Nations says US may have committed war crimes in Iran: What it means
UN probe finds US unlawfully struck an Iranian school and sports centre, killing children; White House rejects findings.
Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The deal, which needs approval from Congress, comes as Riyadh seeks Washington’s help in its war with Yemen’s Houthis.
Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says
Warsaw also says it scrambled military planes in response to a Russian attack in western Ukraine, close to its border.
Serbia opens factory to assemble Israeli-made drones
Critics say Serbia’s military ties with Israel are rising significantly.
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