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🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·3 months ago

Ukraine slaps sanctions on companies, vessels suspected of illegal grain exports

The list includes 13 vessels, 11 people and 28 companies

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4 killed, wounded in FARDC-AFC/M23 clashes in Kusisa, South Kivu

4 morts et des blessés dans des affrontements entre les FARDC et l’AFC/M23 à Kusisa, au Sud-Kivu https://t.co/7XnFyrPyT2

🌍 Africa·X/@radiookapi·3 months ago

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As Saudi Arabia rallies against Yemen's Houthis, US stays focused on Iran

WASHINGTON – As Saudi Arabia gears up to head off any attempt by Yemen’s Houthi rebels to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait through further attacks on commercial shipping, the Trump administration remains focused on maintaining the blockade of Iran, officials said Friday.

🇾🇪 Yemen·Al Monitor·3 months ago

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Zelensky after Drapatyi's report: Steps identified to strengthen Sloviansk, Kostiantynivka fronts

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🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·3 months ago

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Houthi strikes Saudi troops/ships in Al-Mukha with ballistic missiles

Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree: "With a large number of ballistic missiles, we targeted troops, weapons and military boats belonging to Saudi Arabia in the Al-Mukha area."

🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·3 months ago

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Korean people showed iron will by expelling Japanese in 1945 — Russian defense minister

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🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·3 months ago

🌍 Global·Al Jazeera·3 months ago

Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial in Washington, DC

The arrest comes weeks after Trump criticised Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges over damage to the Reflecting Pool.

US Conditions Defense of NATO on Fealty to Trump

US Conditions Defense of NATO on Fealty to Trump Washington distributed a detailed questionnaire to NATO members to measure their adherence to Donald Trump's foreign policy, conditioning America's conventional military shield on overt political fealty. READ MORE

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Yemen’s Houthis say they struck Saudi-backed forces, weapons and warboats in Mocha with ballistic missiles, destroying equipment and causing dozens of casualties.

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·3 months ago

France might have lost hundreds of soldiers in Ukraine — law enforcement

The source recalled that France was one of the few NATO countries that did not shy to send its career servicemen to take part in combat operations

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

Pro-Israel Emirati influencers mocked for claims of Islamic plot to take over West

Pro-Israel Emirati influencers mocked for claims of Islamic plot to take over West Why are Emirati influencers warning of an Islamic plot to take over Britain and the west? It is one of the most curious developments of recent times: the rise of young men and women from the United Arab Emirates talking to British journalists and think tanks about the purported threat of the Muslim Brotherhood. Now, however, these influencers are being strongly criticised - and even mocked and taunted - over a se

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Jazeera·3 months ago

Art offers young Gaza survivors solace and escape from war’s devastation

Young survivors of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza find safe spaces to process trauma and rediscover joy.

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·3 months ago

Israel awaits US approval for operation to seize strategic ridge in southern Lebanon - report

According to reports from Lebanon, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon continued, including artillery fire toward the Ali Taher area.

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India at 80: Young, progressive, and forging a special partnership with Israel - opinion

The journey has been extraordinary. The destination is still ahead-and the India-Israel partnership can be a relevant force in helping shape what comes next.

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·3 months ago

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Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier

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🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

🌍 Global·Foreign Policy·3 months ago

AI Is Changing Military Morality

Just war theory was developed over centuries—and now must adapt to a new era of technology.

🇮🇳 India·NDTV World·3 months ago

"We See India As Critical Power": US After Pacific Command Name Change

Under Secretary of War for Policy, Elbridge A. Colby, said the change from INDOPACOM to PACOM reflected Washington's military focus on the Western Pacific and the first island chain.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·3 months ago

Ukraine sanctions 13 vessels, 28 companies over illegal grain exports

Ukraine has imposed sanctions on entities involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain.

Israel reportedly wanted to carry out another strike in Syria, but Trump intervened and blocked it.

Israel reportedly wanted to carry out another strike in Syria, but Trump intervened and blocked it. Source: Israeli Channel 13

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·3 months ago

Nadra launches locally made QR code-based identity cards

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) on Wednesday launched a new chipless National Identity Card (NIC) built around a secure QR code, replacing the imported microchip used for the past 14 years. The card has been manufactured domestically by the National Security Printing Company (NSPC) in Karachi in line with Nadra’s technical and security specifications, a statement issued by the authority on Friday said. Instead of a chip, the card will carry a secure QR code th

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A Russian soldier kept a Ukrainian woman in a basement and raped her for two months – Ukrainian court sentences him to 12 years

The abuse ended only when Ukrainian troops captured the Russian soldier during fighting in December 2025, freeing the woman from the basement where she had been held.

🇷🇺 Russia·EuroMaidan Press·3 months ago

🇮🇷 Iran·Al Monitor·3 months ago

Why Iran is intensifying wartime crackdown in restive Baluchistan

A string of security operations in Iran's southeast has underscored Tehran's enduring fears that wartime instability could aggravate longstanding ethnic, sectarian and economic grievances.

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2 suspects in fatal attacks on Lahore cops killed in Muridke fire exchange, say police

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🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·3 months ago

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Zelenskyy receives report from commander-in-chief: they discuss strengthening Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka fronts

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is taking steps to reinforce the Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka fronts, while the government works to address shortages of drones and military funding.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·3 months ago

🇷🇺 Russia·Interfax Ukraine·3 months ago

Zelenskyy announces new sanctions rounds against Russian defence industry, financial sector, intermediaries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new rounds of sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex, the financial sector, and intermediaries.

🇹🇼 Taiwan·Breaking Defense·3 months ago

America is sailing through the Taiwan Strait less. Does it matter?

A Heritage Foundation study shows a significant drop in Taiwan Strait transits by the US military under the second Trump administration.

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#China #USA

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🌍 GLOBAL·@OSINTdefender·3 months ago

🇮🇱 Israel·Guardian World·3 months ago

Israeli military plans to transfer law enforcement in occupied West Bank to police

Palestine’s vice-president calls plan ‘flagrant violation of international law’ and a step towards full Israeli annexation Israel’s defence minister wants to transfer law enforcement powers for Israelis in the occupied West Bank over to the police, a plan that Palestine’s vice-president described as a “flagrant violation of international law” and step towards full Israeli annexation. Israel Katz announced that he had ordered the military to draw up plans for the handover of responsibility for po

🇮🇷 Iran·TASS·3 months ago

Over 60 vessels redirected by US military since resumption of blockade of Iran — CENTCOM

Three vessels were disabled and two were boarded to ensure compliance

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Russian Defense Minister claims North Korean forces liberated Kursk region from Ukrainian control

Russian Defense Minister Belousov: Fearless (North) Korean warriors, fighting shoulder to shoulder with the Russian Armed Forces, "liberated" the Kursk region from "Kyiv’s neo-Nazi formations."

🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·3 months ago

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Trump dismisses concerns over USS Lincoln deployment length, says 'not nearly long enough'

Reporter: Family members of service members are concerned about conditions on the LIncoln. Trump: No they’re not. Reporter: Has the deployment gone on too long? Trump: No. Not nearly long enough. https://t.co/fArKoAycCm

🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·3 months ago

Trump:

Trump: The economy is doing unbelievably from the standpoint of Wall Street.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·3 months ago

Ukraine imposes sanctions on entities involved in illegal export of Ukrainian grain

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree enacting a decision by the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine to impose sanctions against individuals and companies involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain, as well as the vessels used in this activity.

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

Hezbollah accuses Lebanon’s government of targeting ‘resistance’ instead of Israel: Report

Hezbollah accuses Lebanon’s government of targeting ‘resistance’ instead of Israel: Report Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem accused the Lebanese authorities of "targeting the resistance instead of targeting the enemy" and failing to "abide by agreements", Al Jazeera reported. “The southern town of Mansouri is supposed to be liberated … not occupied … yet residents can’t return … what have the Lebanese authorities done?” Qassem told the network. He also accused the Lebanese government of “surrender",

Reporter: Family members of service members are concerned about conditions on the USS Lincoln.

Reporter: Family members of service members are concerned about conditions on the USS Lincoln. Trump: No, they’re not. Reporter: Has the deployment gone on too long? Trump: No. No. No. Not nearly long enough.

Russian Defense Minister Belousov:

Russian Defense Minister Belousov: Fearless (North) Korean warriors, fighting shoulder to shoulder with the Russian Armed Forces, "liberated" the Kursk region from "Kyiv’s neo-Nazi formations."

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·3 months ago

Russian movie Major Grom: The Game wins three awards at Chinese action film festival

The film won awards for Best Action Film, Best Action Screenplay and Best Editing

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🌍 GLOBAL·@OSINTdefender·3 months ago

Trump and Elon Musk have reconciled after their public feud last year. Musk plans to spend at least $100 million helping Republicans in the 2026 midterms, largely through voter-turnout efforts.

Trump and Elon Musk have reconciled after their public feud last year. Musk plans to spend at least $100 million helping Republicans in the 2026 midterms, largely through voter-turnout efforts. JD Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles played major roles in repairing the relationship, while Musk’s decision not to form a third party also helped. Charlie Kirk had also pushed for reconciliation before his death, and the two spoke at his memorial. Other signs of improving relations