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Why are three of the UK’s four nuclear deterrent submarines at sea?
The deployment marks the first time in years that three Vanguard-class vessels have been at sea at the same time.
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Trump rules out using a nuclear bomb on Iran: Why that matters
It is the first time the president has addressed nuclear weapons, but he didn’t deny US could use ‘mother of all bombs’.
Rubio presses Lebanon on confiscation of weapons from Hezbollah
Lebanon’s president reaffirms the commitment to bring all arms under state control.
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What is the ‘Mother of All Bombs’ US could use in Iran?
US media reports military considering plans to use GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb (MOAB)
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US-Iran stalemate: What are Trump’s next military options?
Trump has ruled out attacks before the midterms. Analysts weigh what he could do next, and at what cost.
From: NewsFeed
Russian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drills
Russia’s Pacific Fleet has test-fired cruise missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine, striking a target 1,200km away.
Published On 15 Oct 2026
North Korea tests two submarine-launched missiles, state media reports
The tests showcase North Korea’s war deterrent capabilities in the region, KCNA says.
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How a radio glitch triggered a false hijack alert in Germany
Authorities scrambled fighter jets to escort a plane from Corfu to Nuremberg after a pilot sent a hijack alert.
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‘Block, blunt, break’: What’s in NATO’s new Russia war plan?
NATO’s top commander says he is revealing a plan to stop a Russian invasion of Europe.
From: NewsFeed
Saudi Arabia vows resilience as Houthi strikes hit Riyadh airport
New footage shows a Houthi strike on Riyadh’s airport as Saudi Arabia reaffirms its resilience.
Published On 12 Oct 2026
Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’
China condemns Lai’s speech, saying it ‘disregards facts, distorts the truth, misleads the public’.
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