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Trump:

Trump: We need more ammunition all the time. We gave a tremendous amount of ammunition to Ukraine. The Biden people did, free of charge—no charge. Hundreds of billions of dollars.

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·10 days ago

Iranian president says US has exerted ‘maximum’ economic pressure

Iranian president says US has exerted ‘maximum’ economic pressure Iran has lost about 230 million cubic metres of gas on a daily basis due to US-Israeli attacks, President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview circulated by the IRNA news agency. “Our enemies expected the country to collapse due to the pressures they have exerted,” Pezeshkian said, adding that such pressures have “reached their maximum”.

Reporter: Has a deal been reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

Reporter: Has a deal been reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Trump: I don't want to say it has been, but it's sort of open right now. We control the Strait.

Trump on Iran:

Trump on Iran: I think the war will end pretty soon. I don't think they can go much longer.

Reporter: There is a report that says you told donors that they need to get JD Vance elected. Is that your official endorsement?

Reporter: There is a report that says you told donors that they need to get JD Vance elected. Is that your official endorsement? Trump: No. I think he is great, but we are way too early.

Trump:

Trump: One man came in with a family—he had 56 children. Another one had 98 children. Birthright citizenship was meant for the babies of slaves.

Trump:

Trump: I think we are the only country, period, that does birthright citizenship... We are ending it.

🌍 Global·X/@warmonitor3·10 days ago

Iran fires in Strait of Hormuz; militarization escalation reported

Explosions were heard in Strait of Hormuz reportedly Iran was firing at something in the Strait the country is increasingly militarising it with missiles and gunboats.

Trump:

Trump: We will have the big percentage of the chip business by the time I leave office, which could be a long time—who knows? But it could also be fairly quick. They say 2.5 years. We will find out.

Trump:

Trump: For our Great Republican Senators, friends of mine “all,” please be advised that the Communist Dumocrat Senate Candidate from Michigan, Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed, is touting, as perhaps his single most important point, the Termination of the Filibuster. I watched yesterday, and he’s gone Termination CRAZY. If he succeeds, the Dumocrats will gain 4 Senators, 8 Congressmen, many Electoral and Popular Votes, a stacked Supreme Court with 23 Justices, and I will be, sadly, despite the

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·10 days ago

El-Sayed won the Democrats a victory, but may lose the war - analysis

El-Sayed’s primary victory could ultimately cost Democrats control of the Senate. For those whose overriding concern is preserving strong US support for Israel, this may not be viewed as bad.

Colombian Cartels Infiltrate Ukraine War to Steal Drone Warfare Secrets

Colombian Cartels Infiltrate Ukraine War to Steal Drone Warfare Secrets Colombian armed factions are secretly sending operatives to the Ukrainian frontline to master advanced drone warfare and deploy those drone tactics against Bogota's military. READ MORE

🌍 Global·South China Morning Post·10 days ago

US Senator Mitch McConnell says he’s been released from rehab centre

⁠Long-time Republican ⁠US Senator Mitch McConnell ⁠said he was released from a rehabilitation centre on Thursday and would continue his recovery from a fall and from pneumonia ‌at home. “On the advice of my doctors, I’ll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I’ll continue to engage with my staff ⁠and colleagues on important Senate business,” he said in ‌a statement. The 84-year-old Kentucky lawmaker and former Senate Republican leader has..

🌏 Asia·X/@taiwanmonitor·10 days ago

Taiwan deploys forces to Xiaoliuqiu island, establishes forward outpost with defensive positions

Taiwan’s 4th Theater of Operations deployed forces by sea to Xiaoliuqiu on Aug. 6, establishing a forward island outpost after transporting personnel, weapons, and supplies ashore. Troops constructed defensive positions, strengthened air-defense and counter-UAV measures, and used drones and other ISR systems to monitor surrounding waters, ports, and air routes, testing cross-sea mobility, early warning, and command and control.

CRITICALNuclear/Missile

Houthi rebels kill dozens of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces

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🇾🇪 Yemen·France 24·10 days ago

🌍 Global·X/@visionergeo·10 days ago

Groupings in Iraq intend to attack neighboring countries within next 48 hours — television

Sources cited by Al Hadath said that the warning was issued at a special meeting with Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi

🇮🇶 Iraq·TASS·10 days ago

CRITICALESCALATION

Iran engages hostile targets near Strait of Hormuz; explosions reported at Qeshm Island

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What freedom feels like after Gaza

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🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·10 days ago

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Former Ukrainian Minister of Defence Fedorov:

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Bomb planted on minibus kills two near Damascus, Syria says

By Firas Makdesi Aug 6 (Reuters) - A bomb planted in a minibus killed two people and wounded 14 others on the outskirts of Syria's capital Damascus on Thursday night, officials said. The blast occurred in the predominantly Druze area of Jaramana outside Damascus. A security source told the state-run Ekhbariya TV that the blast was caused by an explosive device planted on the vehicle, citing preliminary information.

Two killed, 13 injured in Jaramana blast, Syria says

Aug 6 (Reuters) - Two people were killedin an explosion in a city on the outskirts of Syria's capital Damascus on Thursday night, according to the country's health ministry. In a statement carried by state news, the ministry added that 13 others were injured in the vehicle explosion. A minibus taxi exploded in the predominantly Druze area of Jaramana outside Damascus. A security source told the state-run Ekhbariya TV that the blastwas caused by an explosive device planted on a vehicle, citing pr

Syria says bomb on minibus near Damascus wounded 14, deaths reported mistakenly

By Yamaam Al-Shaar and Firas Makdesi Aug 6 (Reuters) - A bomb planted in a minibus wounded 14 people on the outskirts of Syria's capital Damascus on Thursday night, with some of the injuries so severe that they were taken for fatalities, an official said on Friday. Officials had said on Thursday that two people were killed in the blast. Health ministry head of media, Riad al-Sayed Hasan, told Reuters that assessment was based on the discovery of body parts at the scene which turned out to be tho

Bomb planted on minibus kills two near Damascus, Syrian officials say

By Yamaam Al-Shaar and Firas Makdesi Aug 6 (Reuters) - A bomb planted in a minibus killed two people and wounded 14 others on the outskirts of Syria's capital Damascus on Thursday night, officials said. The blast occurred in the predominantly Druze area of Jaramana, outside Damascus. A security source told the state-run Ekhbariya TV that the blast was caused by an explosive device planted on the vehicle, citing preliminary information. Footage from the scene showed the blown-up husk of a white m

CRITICALNUCLEAR

Cost of Trump’s Nuclear-Powered Battleship Fleet Surges by 50 Percent to $275 Billion

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Iran's Tasnim:

Iran's Tasnim: Two explosions heard near Qeshm were the result of Iranian forces engaging hostile targets at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. Officials said details of the operation's results will be announced in the coming hours.

🇮🇷 Iran·Al Monitor·10 days ago

Turkey’s Erdogan heads to Saudi Arabia for talks with MBS, Pakistan’s Sharif

The visit comes as the three countries ramp up coordination to weather the regional fallout from the Iran war.

2 killed, 13 wounded in bus blast near Syrian capital: state media

At least two people were killed and 13 wounded after a bomb planted on a minibus exploded on Thursday in a Syrian town home to Druze and Christian communities near capital Damascus, state media reported, citing the health ministry. At the blast site in the town of Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, a minibus had its roof blown out, with the chassis wrecked from the inside and debris strewn across the road, AFP images showed.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·10 days ago

Former defence minister Fedorov is in talks with Elon Musk over Starlink for strikes on targets in Russia

Fedorov confirms ongoing talks with Elon Musk about using Starlink to help target Russian military assets.

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Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses US of 'theatre diplomacy'

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🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·10 days ago

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Colombian veterans, a British bomb-disposal expert, a Finnish teenager: who are the 16,000 foreigners fighting for Ukraine?

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·EuroMaidan Press·10 days ago

WATCH: A Russian car was propelled forward after an explosive device detonated inside it, with the blast's force causing the damaged vehicle to drive away on its own.

NEW: Scientists used an AI model to design new bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) not found in nature.

NEW: Scientists used an AI model to design new bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) not found in nature. Of 285 AI-designed genomes tested, 16 produced viable viruses. The work could advance medicine and biotechnology, but it also raises concerns that similar AI tools could one day be misused to create dangerous pathogens, highlighting the need for stronger biosafety safeguards. Source: NYT

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·10 days ago

Former defence minister Fedorov outlines his plan to change mobilisation in Ukraine

Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says his team has developed a plan to reform mobilisation through phased call-ups, improved military service conditions and greater opportunities for others to remain in the workforce.

CRITICALNUCLEAR

India successfully conducted a routine user trial of its nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile from the Chandipur test range.

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·10 days ago

Russia destroys Ukrposhta sorting hub in Pavlohrad, killing employees

Two employees of Ukrposhta, Ukraine's national postal operator, were killed when Russian forces destroyed one of its sorting hubs and the base for its mobile post office units in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on 6 August.

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·10 days ago

Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia Friday to discuss Hormuz: presidency

Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia Friday to discuss Hormuz: presidency Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Saudi Arabia Friday for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif, Erdogan's office announced on Thursday. The leaders will disucss the US-Iran war and its effect on the Strait of Hormuz.

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Pakistan, 7 other Muslim countries once again condemn Israeli violations in Gaza Strip: FO

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🇮🇱 Israel·Dawn·10 days ago

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SANA, quoting the Ministry of Health: Two people killed and 13 others injured in a bus explosion in Jaramana, Damascus countryside. It should be noted that the bombing came hours after a statement iss

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·LiveUAMap·10 days ago

MEDIUMESCALATION

Taiwan President Lai participates in anti-decapitation drill simulating PLA strike

President Lai Ching-te participated in an anti-decapitation drill on Aug. 5, simulating a People’s Liberation Army strike targeting Taiwan’s national leadership. Lai traveled by Clouded Leopard armored vehicle to the National Political and Military Operations Command Center, while three convoys reportedly departed the Presidential Office to confuse enemy surveillance. The drill tested command continuity, interagency coordination, and emergency government operations.

🌏 Asia·X/@taiwanmonitor·10 days ago