Iranian strikes on Jordan test the bonds between the US and one of its staunchest Middle East allies Associated Press Updated on: 04 Sep 2026, 3:33 am ++++

Iranian strikes on Jordan test the bonds between the US and one of its staunchest Middle East allies Besides the threat from Iran, Jordan faces other challenges, such as an economy that has buckled under millions of refugees fleeing regional conflicts. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/04/iranian-strikes-on-jordan-test-the-bonds-between-the-us-and-one-of-its-staunchest-middle-east-allies Clashes between Houthi rebels and Yemen government Forces leave 81 killed since September 3 Deadly clashes erupted in Yemen on Thursday, after Houthi forces began a ground assault accompanied by rocket and drone attacks. AFP Updated on: 04 Sep 2026, 4:31 am https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/04/clashes-between-houthi-rebels-and-yemen-government-forces-leave-81-killed-since-september-3 South Korea weighs 'military contributions' to Hormuz security; no final decision yet Broadcaster 'SBS' reported that the defence ministry was considering deploying a maritime patrol aircraft, a naval logistics support ship and an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team. AFP Updated on: 04 Sep 2026, 4:42 am https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/04/south-korea-weighs-military-contributions-to-hormuz-security-no-final-decision-yet Ready to fulfil India's energy needs, says Russian envoy; calls Western sanctions 'pressure tactics' The Ambassador’s remarks come against the backdrop of expanding secondary sanctions imposed by Western nations. TNIE online desk Updated on: 04 Sep 2026, 3:24 am https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/04/ready-to-fulfil-indias-energy-needs-says-russian-envoy-calls-western-sanctions-pressure-tactics