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Does Trump hold ‘all the cards’ against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump signals confidence in Iran standoff as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.
![In this photo provided by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, rescue workers extinguish a fire in a residential building destroyed by a Russian drone strike on Odesa region, Ukraine, where attacks continued on Thursday night [Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AP26119236331498-1777615601.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast
Multiple ballistic missiles fired from eastern Sinpo area in seventh such test this year.
Ukraine’s long-range strikes prompt new Russian threat against Europe
Ukraine has penetrated Russian airspace with unprecedented numbers of drones, denying Russia windfall oil profits.
Turkiye’s Roketsan eyes top 10 exporter rank amid Middle East conflict
Turkiye has rapidly expanded its defence industry to become a leading global missile exporter amid rising conflict.
![Murat İkinci, General Manager of Roketsan, stands next to a Tayfun ballistic missile at the company's facility in Ankara. [Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Murat-Ikinci-General-Manager-of-Roketsan-stands-next-to-a-Tayfun-ballistic-missile-at-the-companys-facility-in-Ankara.-Al-Jazeera-1776326106.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike
The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are ‘unlawful’.
Can Japan’s arms industry gain from Trump trust loss?
Japan’s announcement comes at a time when the country is looking to rapidly expand its defence exports.
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Double standards? Why Israel’s nukes get a pass while Iran is scrutinised
Israel’s policy of opacity about its nuclear capability contrasts sharply with the focus on Iran’s programme.
Ukraine strikes drone production, military support deal with Germany
Germany will get access to Ukraine’s cutting-edge drone expertise in return for extra help in war against Russia.
From: NewsFeed
Anti-war protesters arrested in New York urging end to Israel weapon sales
Police in New York arrested around 100 anti-war protesters during a sit-in demanding an end to US arms for Israel.
Published On 14 Apr 2026
Brazil announces US partnership to intercept weapons, drug trafficking
President Lula’s government said it has seized 1,168 illicit arms imported from the US in the last 12 months alone.
‘Our geography is our oil’: Why Djibouti hosts many foreign military bases
Just miles from one another, along Djibouti’s coast, sit military bases of rival powers including the US and China.
