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China calls on Japan to respect international order regarding Kuril issue

According to Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun, Beijing is committed to the stance that "the results of the victory in the world anti-Nazi war must be respected and defended"

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

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Morale on US aircraft carrier enforcing Iran blockade plummets, as sailor jumps overboard: Report

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Wreckage of US MQ-9 Reaper drone, shot down by Iran over Hormozgan province near the Strait of Hormuz.

Wreckage of US MQ-9 Reaper drone, shot down by Iran over Hormozgan province near the Strait of Hormuz. At least 45 Reapers have been lost in the Iran conflict — roughly 25% of the fleet, worth over $1.3 billion. This would be the 46th Reaper.

🌍 GLOBAL·@OSINTdefender·3 months ago

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Morale on US aircraft carrier enforcing Iran blockade plummets, as sailor jumps overboard: Report

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🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

Kiev attacks civilian facilities in 41 Russian regions in July, foreign ministry says

The attacks focused exclusively on civilian facilities with no connection to combat operations or military infrastructure

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Jazeera·3 months ago

Analysis: Israel’s government can’t disown West Bank settler violence

Rights groups warn settler and state-led violence aim to displace Palestinians and annex land in the occupied West Bank.

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Kiev’s loss of control over shipping to weaken Ukrainian forces on battlefield — expert

Head of the secretariat of the Zaporozhye Region office of the World Russian People’s Council Alexander Pataman noted that it was no coincidence that Turkey was offering to mediate in the "resolution of the conflict"

🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·3 months ago

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Ukraine facing shortage of personnel, anti-missile systems — US military intel

The report states that limited personnel and military equipment continued to constrain Kiev’s ability to conduct military operations

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Houthi forces strike Al-Mokha port with missile; weapons depot hit, fire reported

Iranian reports: Houthi forces hit the port of Al-Mokha with a missile. Yemeni sources claim the strike targeted weapons depots and that the port is now on fire.

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DPRK ambassador to Russia slams Kiev’s invasion of Kursk Region by neo-Nazi clique

Sin Hong Chol emphasized that Pyongyang remained committed to "strengthening the enduring friendship and unity between the two peoples, who stand shoulder to shoulder in pursuit of shared objectives"

Moldova's economy declines as Chisinau funds military goals — MFA

Maria Zakharova noted that even massive financial injections from the European Union could not improve the situation

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·3 months ago

Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region more than 50 times since morning, two killed, two injured

Russian forces attacked three districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region more than 50 times during the day, killing two people and injuring two others.

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Govt submits bill to Rada on repairing Chornobyl NPP containment structure after drone attack

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·3 months ago

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HUR: 18 of 26 Russian oil and stolen-grain ships face no sanctions

HUR says the oil tankers run for firms like Lukoil and Rosneft, while the dry-cargo ships load stolen grain at occupied ports such as Sevastopol. EP could not independently verify the records.

🇷🇺 Russia·EuroMaidan Press·3 months ago

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·3 months ago

Petroleum dealers postpone planned strike as govt approves margin revision

The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers’ Association (PPDA) on Friday called off its plans to begin a strike on Saturday after the government approved a proposed revision in the dealers’ margins. The nod for the revision was also confirmed by the finance ministry in a statement, which did not specify the amount. The Economic Coordination Committee had “deliberated on the matter regarding revision of dealers’ margins on motor spirit and high-speed diesel” during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muham

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Polish Defense Ministry annoyed by Zelensky’s manner to ask for Patriot missiles — portal

According to the sources, Warsaw is ready to transfer only a small number of such missiles and only as part of a broader NATO tranche

Turkey not in contact with Russia on moratorium on military operations in Black Sea — MFA

According to the statement, "unrestrained acts of terrorism carried out by Ukrainian military drones in the Black Sea against civilian vessels of coastal countries" are currently observed on a regular basis, occurring several times a month

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One dead, seven injured: consequences of Ukrainian missile strike on Bryansk

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Cargo ship struck in attack; oil slicks documented near Qeshm/Sirri islands

Satellite imagery has documented two new oil slicks in the Persian Gulf near the islands of Qeshm and Sirri. The oil apparently leaked from a cargo ship struck in the attack. Efforts to tow the vessel and contain the spill are being held up by the absence of access approval from authorities in Iran. - Reuters.

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🇮🇷 Iran·Foreign Policy·3 months ago

Yes, the Iran War Really Is Similar to Vietnam

Trump’s war is “The Best and the Brightest”—but without the best and the brightest.

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France condemns Israeli settlers’ seizure of Palestinian homes in Qusra

France condemns Israeli settlers’ seizure of Palestinian homes in Qusra France on Friday strongly condemned Israeli settlers’ seizure of several Palestinian homes in Qusra, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. In a statement on X, the French foreign ministry also condemned Israeli settler violence against Palestinian civilians "in the strongest possible terms" and called on Israeli authorities to arrest and prosecute those responsible. "With settler violence on the rise in the West Bank

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

Israeli "settlers" in the occupied West Bank diverted a spring that had long served as a lifeline for the Palestinian village of Fasayil, redirecting its water to fill a pool at an archaeological site

Israeli "settlers" in the occupied West Bank diverted a spring that had long served as a lifeline for the Palestinian village of Fasayil, redirecting its water to fill a pool at an archaeological site and turning it into a tourist attraction. Palestinian farmers said the loss of irrigation water had left nearby fields barren and damaged their livelihoods. Source: Reuters

🌍 Global·Military Times·3 months ago

Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial

A woman was taken into custody and charged with two felony counts in connection with vandalism at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·3 months ago

More than 1,600 civilians get injured by Russian mines since beginning of full-scale invasion

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, 1,645 people in Ukraine have been injured by enemy mines and explosive remnants of war, including 170 children and 1,475 adults.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·3 months ago

Russian top diplomat’s takes on why Ukraine conflict cannot be halted along contact line

Sergey Lavrov stressed that Moscow will not stoop to Kiev’s methods but will take much tougher measures to destroy everything that fuels the Ukrainian military machine from the West

🇮🇱 Israel·France 24·3 months ago

Israel's new West Bank settlements bring chaos to Palestinians

For nearly a week, Israeli settlers have been surrounding homes in the West bank village of Qusra in a coordinated offensive to force Palestinian residents from their homes in order to seize new land.

Hezbollah chief rejects negotiations, vows not to accept 'surrender' to Israel

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, speaking on the 20th anniversary of the Second Lebanon War under the slogan "In our unity we will win": "Seven rounds of negotiations have passed. Give us one achievement. Nothing." He said the Lebanese government has failed, must use its forces including the resistance to fight Israel, and warned continued talks bring only "disgrace and shame." He called it surrender: "We will not accept surrender."

Hezbollah chief rejects negotiations, calls for armed resistance vs Israel

🇷🇺 Russia·EuroMaidan Press·3 months ago

“Responsibility is inevitable”: Zelenskyy warns Russian collaborators in occupied territories after explosion kills defector

Zelenskyy said collaborators helping Russia attack Ukrainians will be held accountable as Ukrainian special services continue targeted operations in occupied territories.

🌍 Global·AfricaNews·3 months ago

China and Egypt launch second joint air force exercise

The exercises reflect growing defense ties between Beijing and Cairo as both countries expand military cooperation through joint training and strategic exchanges.

🇷🇺 Russia·Al Monitor·3 months ago

Beyond bases: Russia’s foothold in Syria shrinks even as ties endure

Syria's relations with Russia have entered a new phase with a deal reorganizing Moscow’s military presence, and leaving the door open to continued economic relations and influence.

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How does a military that spends a trillion dollars a year run out of missiles?

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🌍 Global·France 24·3 months ago

Europe: Raging wildfires scorch large swaths of the continent

Firefighters across Europe battled multiple fires August 14 as a new wave of record-breaking heat baked a swath of the continent. The historic temperatures are linked to human-caused climate change, and are hitting countries better suited for long cold seasons and ill-equipped for such extreme heat, with limited air conditioning.

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

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🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·3 months ago

Number injured in Russian attack on Kramatorsk rises to 22

The number of people injured in Russia's 13 August aerial bomb attack on Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast has risen to 22.