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🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·3 months ago

Russia’s Battlegroup South intercepts over 130 heavy Ukrainian drones over past day

The battlegroup's units destroyed 35 ground robotic systems in the Kramatorsk, Konstantinovka and Slavyansk sectors

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Fake troops loot earthquake-hit homes in Japan’s Kumamoto

Men in military fatigues identical to those worn by Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Forces (SDF) are reportedly prowling evacuated communities in Kumamoto prefecture to loot abandoned homes and businesses in the aftermath of last month’s earthquake. An official at the prefectural government confirmed media reports of “fake SDF personnel” attempting to enter properties in affected areas, although she said the authority’s immediate priority was still to find shelter and provide food and medical care..

🌍 Global·South China Morning Post·3 months ago

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Russian forces kill one resident and wound five others in Donetsk region over past 24 hours

Over the past 24 hours, on August 17, Russian troops killed one resident of the Donetsk region and wounded five others.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·3 months ago

🇮🇷 Iran·Deutsche Welle·3 months ago

UAE economy: On the brink or bouncing back?

On the one hand, the UAE economy is suffering due to the Iran war, as residents leave and tourists cancel plans. On the other hand, UAE authorities insist recovery is underway. What's really going on?

🇵🇸 Gaza·Al Monitor·3 months ago

At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals

By Mahmoud Issa and Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA/CAIRO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - As children walked into the zoo near Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp, they found a lion barely looking back at them through the bars of its cage and chimpanzees sitting listlessly in their enclosure. Many of the animals were malnourished, weakened by shortages of food, medicine and vaccines. But they were still alive, largely thanks to the efforts of zoo owner Mahmoud Gomaa.

🌍 Global·Al Monitor·3 months ago

Philippines sees no impact on defence ties from US Middle East redeployment

MANILA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The Philippines does not expect a reduction in military activities with its treaty ally the United States amid redeployment of some U.S. defence assets to the Middle East, an official said on Monday. The movement of assets including the USS George Washington aircraft carrier from the Pacific to the Middle East had raised some questions about U.S. defence arrangements in the Indo-Pacific, but no doubts about its commitment, said Roy Vincent Trinidad, a military spokespe

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Jazeera·3 months ago

Israel’s siege on Gaza is creating a breast cancer crisis

Al Jazeera looks at the devastating impact that Israel's war and siege on Gaza are having on women with breast cancer.

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Iraq probing drone strike on Kurdistan PM’s office, as Iran warns of ‘false-flag ploys’

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🇮🇱 Israel·Times of Israel·3 months ago

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Houthis strike Aramco refinery in Jizan with drones; cite Saudi airspace incursions

The Houthis struck the Aramco refinery in Jizan, southwestern Saudi Arabia, with several drones, a Houthi military source told the Yemeni News Agency. The group cited Saudi incursions into Yemeni airspace over Saada and Hajjah provinces.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Guardian World·3 months ago

Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas – Europe live

Russian-controlled regions, including the occupied Crimea, also reported heavy attacks Ukraine launched over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas overnight, continuing its massive attacks on targets in Russia after even larger weekend strikes. Drones are believed to hit a warehouse of Russian e-commerce company Wildberries and other facilities near Moscow, Reuters reported. At least three people were injured in attacks. Continue reading...

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IDF airstrike kills Islamic Jihad commander in Khan Younis

The IDF eliminated Tareq Anwar Khamis Ra'i in a Khan Younis strike on Sunday, a company commander in Islamic Jihad's supply unit. On October 7, 2023, Ra'i invaded Kibbutz Be'eri and took part in the abduction of an Israeli civilian. The military says he was recently advancing attacks on troops and civilians.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Guardian World·3 months ago

Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks

Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’ Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time. Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies as part of a so-called deep strike campaign, the Sunday Times reported. Continue reading...

🌍 GLOBAL·Clash Report·3 months ago

Trump:

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🇮🇶 Iraq·War on the Rocks·3 months ago

AI and the Risks of Tearing Down an Old System

Operation Epic Fury made clear that AI is now at the heart of American warfighting. Central Command used Claude through Palantir’s Maven Smart System platform to generate and prioritize roughly 1,000 targets in the first 24 hours of the campaign, at an operational tempo that more than doubled the opening phase of the 2003 Iraq invasion. Over 38 days, the campaign reached 13,000 total strikes, according to Pentagon data. Project Maven says that the program has accelerated targeting even further t

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Russian forces carry out 40 strikes on Sumy region over past 24 hours, killing three and injuring three

Over the course of 24 hours, from the morning of August 17 to the morning of August 18, Russian troops carried out 40 strikes on 20 settlements in 12 territorial communities in Sumy region; three people were killed and three others were injured.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·3 months ago

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Ukraine launches 600+ drones/missiles at Russian targets in largest attack since WWII

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🌍 Global·X/@warmonitor3·3 months ago

🌍 GLOBAL·Clash Report·3 months ago

Ukraine is increasingly using near-real-time commercial satellite imagery to give frontline drone teams accurate information on Russian positions.

Ukraine is increasingly using near-real-time commercial satellite imagery to give frontline drone teams accurate information on Russian positions. Satellite images that once took days to reach soldiers can now arrive in 15 minutes to a few hours, letting drone teams quickly identify Russian troops, equipment, supply routes and hidden positions. This has made strikes more precise and harder for Russia to evade, and has helped Ukraine target air defenses, electronic-warfare systems, logistics a

🌍 Global·BBC World·3 months ago

China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral

While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.

🌍 GLOBAL·Clash Report·3 months ago

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea Aug. 19–20, his first official visit in five years.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea Aug. 19–20, his first official visit in five years. He’ll meet President Lee Jae Myung and other officials to discuss China-South Korea ties, North Korea, and regional issues, ahead of the APEC summit in November. Source: Reuters

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Oil prices jump after US-Iran ceasefire expires and Trump threatens Oman

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🇮🇱 Israel·Guardian World·3 months ago

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Strike on Pechenihy kills 10, injures 8 – Syniehubov

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🇷🇺 Russia·Interfax Ukraine·3 months ago

Kataib Hezbollah rejects Iraqi PM's weapons disarmament ultimatum

Abu Mujahid al-Assaf, new spokesman for Kataib Hezbollah, is attacking Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi over an ultimatum for Iran-aligned militias to hand weapons to the state by September 30 or face military confrontation. Al-Assaf: "Our patience is running out over the prime minister's provocative and irresponsible actions." His conditions for disarmament are a U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and a Turkish withdrawal from the north. He also called for the Kurdish Peshmerga to be dissolved.

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·3 months ago

Russia’s Battlegroup West downs 113 Ukrainian heavy hexacopters over past day

The battlegroup’s fighters also destroyed 59 UAV control posts

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Ten killed and 18 injured in Russian missile attack on Kharkiv Oblast – photos

Ten people were killed when Russian forces struck the village of Pechenihy in Kharkiv Oblast with a missile on the morning of 18 August.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·3 months ago

🇮🇱 Israel·Times of Israel·3 months ago

‘There’s plenty of water in the river’: Israelis trickle north amid tourism drought

With IDF still in Lebanon, foreign tourists absent, and possibility of war looming, business is down in Upper Galilee even as locals rally The post ‘There’s plenty of water in the river’: Israelis trickle north amid tourism drought appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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#Ukraine #EU

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🌍 GLOBAL·@OSINTdefender·3 months ago

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Kurdish leader Barzani holds secret talks with IRGC commander in US-Iran mediation

Senior Iraqi Kurdish sources say Nichervan Barzani, head of the Kurdistan Region, met twice in Baghdad with IRGC Quds Force commander Ismail Qaani over the past two months, passing messages as part of secret U.S.–Iran mediation. - Al-Arabiya

🇷🇺 Russia·Al Jazeera·3 months ago

Russia says more than 600 drones targeted Moscow region

The attacks injured at least three people, including a girl, and damaged a Wildberries warehouse, Russian officials say.

🇮🇶 Iraq·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

Iran's Ghalibaf heads to Iraq on Wednesday for cooperation talks

Iran's Ghalibaf heads to Iraq on Wednesday for cooperation talks Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will depart for Iraq on Wednesday morning to discuss regional developments and strengthening strategic ties between Tehran and Baghdad. According to Nournews, he is set to meet with senior Iraqi officials and high-ranking figures in the country, with talks aimed at bilateral relations, border security, the development of economic cooperation and the implementation of joint agreem

🇺🇦 Ukraine·LiveUAMap·3 months ago

At least 10 people killed, 8 wounded as result of Russian strike in Pechenihy of Kharkiv region

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·3 months ago

Russia threatens UK with "consequences" over supply of drones to Ukraine

Russia has accused the UK of escalating the war after reports that British-made drones were used to strike targets inside Russia, prompting a warning from Moscow.

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🌍 GLOBAL·@OSINTdefender·3 months ago

🇮🇷 Iran·Guardian World·3 months ago

UK pay growth slows as Iran war prompts cost of living squeeze

Unemployment rate remained at 4.9% in the three months to the end of June, ONS figures show Wage growth in the UK slowed in June as workers come under pressure from a renewed cost of living squeeze amid the economic impact from the Iran war, official figures show. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show average growth in total earnings, including bonuses, fell to 4.1% in the three months to June, down from 4.3% in the three months to May. City economists had forecast a larger fall t

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War in Ukraine: several wounded in drone attack on Moscow region

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·France 24·3 months ago

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Israel intensifying operations on Ali al-Tahr hill; major IDF assault possible

A senior Lebanese security source to Al-Jamhouria: Escalation is a very real possibility, with Israel focused on seizing the Ali al-Tahr hill and what lies beneath it. Daily bombardment creating shockwaves on the hill may signal preparation for a major IDF operation, the source says. He claims repeated Israeli attempts to capture it since the last ceasefire have failed, the latest less than a week ago. Per him, taking the hill would deal a crushing blow to Hezbollah and hand Netanyahu a valuab

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Unidentified aircraft struck Abu al-Duhur Air Base in Syria overnight

Unidentified aircraft struck Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Air Base overnight, near the Turkish border. https://t.co/QR3Je5AwPf

🇵🇰 Pakistan·South China Morning Post·3 months ago

How monarchies stay relevant, Pakistan’s new defence pact: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. How Southeast Asia’s monarchies stay relevant in a volatile region The kings in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Brunei have to be attuned to societal or economic changes to survive, analysts say. 2. ‘Islamic Nato’? Why Pakistan’s new defence pact has India on edge A..

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·3 months ago

European Solidarity proposes moratorium on business inspections, war risk insurance

The European Solidarity party proposes introducing an economic resilience package to support Ukrainian business during a difficult period, which would include war risk insurance, accessible financing for recovery after Russian attacks, a moratorium on law enforcement pressure and inspections, protection of logistics hubs and critical warehouses, export support programs, and predictable rules for entrepreneurs, reported party leader and Member of Parliament of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko.