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🌍 Global·TASS·3 months ago

Northern convoys' little-known stories to be presented at exhibition in Arkhangelsk

The exposition showcases feature more than 200 items, many of which are authentic artifacts from World War II

China and Indonesia plan rare joint naval drills east of Taiwan, prompting Taiwan to accuse Beijing of trying to legitimize its claims over the waters.

China and Indonesia plan rare joint naval drills east of Taiwan, prompting Taiwan to accuse Beijing of trying to legitimize its claims over the waters. Indonesia says it is a routine "passing exercise" and not a war-fighting drill. Source: FT

Iran says U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks stalled; Tehran claims U.S. breached deal within 48 hours

NEW: No talks are underway to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, a senior Iranian source told Reuters. Tehran argues there is nothing to extend because the deal never had an official start date. Iran says the U.S. breached the interim pact within 48 hours and then withdrew. Discussions have shifted to a possible U.S. return to the MOU, with no progress so far.

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·3 months ago

Russia, Kyrgyzstan launch joint military exercise

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the military contingents will practice coordination, command and control of a combined unit

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IRGC threatens US/global infrastructure; shifts to offensive doctrine

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🌍 Global·Al Monitor·3 months ago

Turkey's PKK peace law brings hope to mothers, anguish to veterans

By Ismet Mikailogullari and Mert Ozkan DIYARBAKIR, Turkey/ANKARA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Longing to be reunited with her son, Ayten Elhaman was glued to the television all day as Turkey’s parliament debated and passed a law this week enabling Kurdish militants to return home under a peace process to end their decades-old insurgency. She recalled how Bayram had left his job in a bakery one morning nine years ago to join the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in a conflict with NATO-member Turkey

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·3 months ago

Drone that exploded in Moldova on 9 August was Russian, early reports indicate

Moldovan Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatîi has stated that the drone that exploded near the settlement of Crokmaz on 9 August is preliminarily considered to be a Russian craft.

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·3 months ago

Russian small arms industry transforms with start of special military op — Kalashnikov CEO

According to Alan Lushnikov, high-precision rifles production companies have increased production several-fold and are focused on meeting the needs of combat units

Azerbaijan is seeking U.S. help with advanced landmine-clearing technology, as decades of conflict have left the country heavily contaminated with mines and unexploded ordnance.

Azerbaijan is seeking U.S. help with advanced landmine-clearing technology, as decades of conflict have left the country heavily contaminated with mines and unexploded ordnance. Baku hopes closer U.S. ties can accelerate mapping and demining efforts and support post-war reconstruction. Source: Axios

🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·3 months ago

Kiev asks NATO for underwater vehicles, remote detonation systems — document

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine requested the assistance in enhancing capabilities for humanitarian demining and transportation of explosive ordnance

🌍 Global·Guardian World·3 months ago

At least 15 dead after overcrowded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe

Operation under way to rescue dozens missing after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest manmade lake At least 15 people have died and 27 are missing after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. The boat had a capacity of 90 people, but was carrying 114 adult passengers, five crew members and an unknown number of children, Zimbabwe’s civil protection unit (CPU) said, citing ticket sales. Continue reading...

Autonomous AI Agents Penetrate Taiwanese Government and Energy Infrastructure

Autonomous AI Agents Penetrate Taiwanese Government and Energy Infrastructure Threat actors linked to Beijing have executed an unprecedented autonomous cyber attack against Taiwanese government infrastructure using open-source artificial intelligence. READ MORE

🌍 Global·NDTV World·3 months ago

Couple Discovers Hidden Camera Pointed At Their Bed During Spain Trip, Airbnb Responds

The camera, which Donna said was around four inches long, had a green light flashing and was tucked into a corner of the room, positioned directly towards the bed.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·3 months ago

Ukrainian General Staff reports strike on Russian unmanned systems unit in Luhansk Oblast

Ukrainian defence forces struck a cluster of Russian military personnel from an unmanned systems unit near Marivka in Luhansk Oblast and other Russian assets on the night of 11-12 August.

Iran to Join New BRICS New Development Bank

Iran to Join New BRICS New Development Bank Iran is preparing to secure membership in the BRICS-established New Development Bank, as Tehran seeks alternative financial mechanisms outside the US dollar system. READ MORE

COGAT warns Gaza residents against approaching buffer zone; cites Hamas pressure

COGAT to Gaza residents: "Hamas is deliberately urging you to approach the yellow line, while completely ignoring the danger to your lives. Do not let it push you into reckless steps that will put your lives in danger. Absolutely avoid reaching the yellow line."

🇮🇱 Israel·Times of Israel·3 months ago

Former Otzma Yehudit MK to run in Likud primary after Netanyahu opens door

PM praises far-right Almog Cohen as a 'warrior,' confirms waiving tenure requirements to allow newly minted Likud member to run; Olympic medalist Oren Smadja joins Erdan's party The post Former Otzma Yehudit MK to run in Likud primary after Netanyahu opens door appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Ukrainian drones targeting Novorossiysk; Russian air defenses respond

Video reportedly shows Russian air defenses firing heavily as they attempt to intercept Ukrainian drones targeting Novorossiysk last night. Novorossiysk is Russia’s primary Black Sea Fleet base and a major oil and grain export hub. https://t.co/DMyg1WqCek

🇷🇺 Russia·EuroMaidan Press·3 months ago

A record 4.41 million Ukrainians are under EU protection—and few are going home

With Russian strikes still hitting Ukrainian cities, the number under EU protection keeps climbing three years into the war—even as new arrivals slow and few in the system leave it.

🇲🇲 Myanmar·South China Morning Post·3 months ago

Myanmar steps up civilian attacks with drones and paragliders, UN says

Myanmar’s military is increasingly using drones, motorised paragliders and other low-cost aircraft to attack civilians, United Nations investigators said, even as the country’s rulers seek to project stability and gain legitimacy after a military-run election. The report by the UN-established Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar released on Tuesday said attacks continued to rise from July last year, with a notable escalation ahead of elections held in December and January. The vote...

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Putin Threatens Retaliation if Europe Seizes Russian Ships

The warning follows the EU’s adoption of a mechanism allowing member states to confiscate and sell Russian oil carried aboard shadow fleet vessels.

🇷🇺 Russia·Moscow Times·3 months ago

UK defence officials are under pressure to reopen direct military communication with Russia after years without contact between the two countries’ military chiefs.

UK defence officials are under pressure to reopen direct military communication with Russia after years without contact between the two countries’ military chiefs. Officials warn that recent encounters at sea and in the air could lead to misunderstandings and unintended escalation, while critics argue that dialogue with Moscow is essential for managing risks. Source: The Times

🇰🇵 North Korea·Yonhap·3 months ago

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(4th LD) N. Korea conducts another missile launch ahead of key S. Korea-U.S. military drills

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🇳🇪 Niger·AllAfrica·3 months ago

Nigeria: Police Invite Osun's APC Senator Over Viral Threat to 'Kill' Accord Party Members

[Premium Times] The police summoned the senator over what they referred to as his threatening, inciting and intimidating comments.

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Jazeera·3 months ago

‘The hardest mission of my life’: A rescuer’s loss in the Lebanon War

A Lebanon rescuer’s work is shaped by the daughter he lost in an Israeli attack on his station.

🇮🇷 Iran·South China Morning Post·3 months ago

BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from superstars’ Arirang world tour

The arrival of BTS’s world tour in Hong Kong next year is expected to be a sure-fire hit with the city’s hospitality sector, with hotels likely to see a similar surge in bookings to the one experienced in Seoul earlier this year when the South Korean pop superstars launched their comeback series of concerts, according to analysts. When BTS kicked off their Arirang world tour – their first since completing mandatory military training – in the South Korean capital in April, local hotels recorded a

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PLA holds first joint naval drill with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan

The People’s Liberation Army and Indonesian forces have held joint naval exercises east of Taiwan, signalling deeper military ties between Beijing and Jakarta. Wednesday’s drill featured the PLA Navy’s Type 054A frigate Honghe and the Indonesian Navy frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai, the PLA Eastern Theatre Command said in a statement on its official social media account. The training covered maritime communications, formation manoeuvres, at-sea replenishment and a passing exercise, the PLA...

🇹🇼 Taiwan·South China Morning Post·3 months ago

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·3 months ago

Human Rights Watch opposes transfer of outdated cluster munitions from Türkiye to Ukraine

Human Rights Watch has called on the US Congress to block the transfer of cluster munitions from Türkiye's stockpiles to Ukraine because of the risks they pose to civilians. The US State Department says Ukraine needs the systems to bolster its fire support capabilities in the war against Russia.

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Shooting on security personnel in Pindi: Minister says PTI leadership cannot 'absolve themselves of responsibility'

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🌍 Global·Dawn·3 months ago

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Moscow Times·3 months ago

Russia Forced to Import Gasoline From India Amid Domestic Shortages

Moscow previously relied primarily on fuel imports from neighboring Belarus and Kazakhstan in response to Ukraine’s drone campaign.

🇮🇷 Iran·Guardian World·3 months ago

Iran war and high living costs fueling last-minute holiday bookings, Tui says

Geopolitics and cost of living crisis have cost Europe’s largest travel company €60m so far Holidaymakers are waiting until the last minute to book their trips because of the continuing uncertainty caused by the war in Iran and the cost of living crisis, according to Tui, Europe’s largest travel company, which said the war had cost it €60m (£51m) so far. In the weeks after the outbreak of war at the end of February, Tui recorded a temporary drop-off in customers wanting to travel to Cyprus or Tu

🇮🇱 Israel·TASS·3 months ago

Iran's Supreme Leader avoids public appearances for security concerns — IRGC

Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public since the start of the US-Israeli military operation against Iran

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Sudan army intercepts RSF kamikaze drone attacks on 4 cities

Sudan’s army intercepted a wave of RSF kamikaze drones targeting El Obeid, Atbara, Omdurman, and Khartoum North on Wednesday, military sources and witnesses said. Read more: https://t.co/PRdTaOYBtx #Sudan #SudanWar #Droneattacks https://t.co/WUt9hQCPCV

🌍 Africa·X/@sudantribune_en·3 months ago

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Four killed in the Red Sea as Houthis claim ship attack

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🇾🇪 Yemen·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

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US intel detects Iranian assassination threat against Trump in Turkey

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🌍 Global·X/@warmonitor3·3 months ago

Former War Prisoners Accuse Russia of Systematic Torture

Former War Prisoners Accuse Russia of Systematic Torture Former Ukrainian prisoners and UN officials told the Security Council that torture of Ukrainian POWs and civilian detainees by Russian authorities remains widespread and systematic, allegations Moscow rejected as disinformation. READ MORE

WATCH: Russian air-defense trying to repel massive Ukrainian attack on Novorossiysk.