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Iran’s Communications Minister says U.S. strikes repeatedly severed communications between mainland Iran and the islands of Kharg and Qeshm by damaging fiber optic infrastructure in southern Iran. Authorities temporarily switched to radio and satellite links while repairs were underway.

Jordan's military said it intercepted five drones launched from Iran

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NEW: UKMTO: A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile 17 nautical miles east of Dibba, UAE, damaging its steering gear. All crew are safe and no environmental impact has been reported. Authorities are investigating. https://t.co/1xoimB9VOv

New findings on Chinese financing in the Philippines are challenging the assumption that Beijing reduced its funding under President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr because of worsening tensions in the South China Sea. Instead, Chinese capital had continued to support Filipino businesses in recent years, including a US$3.9 billion syndicated loan to telecommunications company Dito Telecommunity in 2023, the largest ever China-backed private-sector loan to the Philippines, AidData, a US-based research...

The measure comes in response to Italy’s actions, Maria Zakharova stressed
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By Maya Gebeily BEIRUT, July 21 (Reuters) - Lebanese army troops began deploying in the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Tuesday after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, a senior Lebanese security official said, in line with a U.S.-brokered plan. The plan foresees Lebanese army troops confiscating weapons from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah group in parts of southern Lebanon and phased withdrawals of Israeli troops. The Israeli military said on Monday that the plan, dubbed the pi
BEIRUT, July 21 (Reuters) - Lebanese army troops began deploying in the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Tuesday after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, a senior Lebanese security official said, in line with a U.S.-brokered plan. The plan foresees Lebanese army troops confiscating weapons from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah group in parts of southern Lebanon and phased withdrawals of Israeli troops. The Israeli military said on Monday that the plan, dubbed the pilot zone program
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: Israel has no interest in joining the limited confrontation between Iran and the United States — the current situation is the best possible for us.

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The secretly shot video, released on social media on January 8, showed a Cypriot official, a former energy minister, and a businessman talking with people posing as investors.
The area of Ukrainian territory occupied by Russian invaders shrank last week for the third time this year thanks to counteroffensive actions by the Defense Forces in Synelnyky district of Dnipropetrovsk region, and the enemy's pace of advance in Donetsk region has significantly slowed, according to maps from the DeepState OSINT project.

China has lodged a formal protest with the Philippines, accusing it of initiating an attack on its coastguards following the latest clash between the two sides in the South China Sea. Monday’s clash near the Second Thomas Shoal involved a Chinese coastguard vessel and two Philippine Navy rubber dinghies. The China Coast Guard said the Philippines had “illegally” launched the dinghies from the BRP Sierra Madre – an old warship that was intentionally grounded on the shoal in 1999 – then approached

A family of six have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
A maritime security incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, east of Dubai. A vessel sustained damage from an unidentified projectile, resulting in damage to its steering system. All crew members are reported to be safe. There was no environmental impact. https://iran.liveuamap.com/en/2026/21-july-07-a-maritime-security-incident-occurred-in-the-strait

Editorial Note: The dates cited in Eugene Politovsky’s account are from the old Russian Orthodox calendar, which is 13 days behind that of the (Gregorian) calendar system used in this article.A recent War on the Rocks article on the failure of the Spanish Reserve Fleet to prepare for war with the United States in 1898 offers a useful point of entry into what may be the most significant issue of poor fleet readiness ahead of a major battle. Fought on May 27, 1905, the Battle of Tsushima ended in

A U.S. Air Force KC-135T tanker (tail number 60-0346) is squawking emergency code 7700 after operating over the Persian Gulf. The aircraft is now descending toward Al Dhafra Air Base and appears to be preparing for an emergency landing
U.S. intelligence believes the latest American strikes are unlikely to make Iran soften its negotiating position. Instead, analysts see the two countries settling into a prolonged stalemate, with ongoing military attacks but little chance of either side gaining a decisive advantage. The assessment also says Iran's leadership remains focused on regime survival and is willing to absorb significant military and economic costs rather than make major concessions. Source: WaPo
The U.S. carried out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
Russia is unable to achieve its strategic goals in the war against Ukraine, and therefore continues to escalate terror against the civilian population, Acting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated during a meeting with ambassadors of OSCE participating states in Kyiv.

A maritime security incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, east of Dubai. A vessel sustained damage from an unidentified projectile, resulting in damage to its steering system. All crew members are reported to be safe. There was no environmental impact.

The curtain has fallen on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the grandest and most expansive edition yet, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Spain emerged triumphant in a tense final against Argentina, etching their name on the trophy in a display of technical brilliance. Yet as the echoes of the stadiums fade, the tournament departs with more than memories of footballing excellence. It leaves behind a trail of controversies and unanswered questions that may linger long after the final wh

The Epicenter shopping center in Sumy was damaged as a result of an air strike by Russia on Monday evening, preliminarily without casualties, the company's press service has said.

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Russian forces attacked two districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones more than ten times, killing two people.
According to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, the tragedy unfolded Sunday night along the Scioto River at the O'Shaughnessy Reservoir, about 10 miles northwest of Columbus, Ohio.

The announcement came as the United States said it struck Iranian military command centres, air defence systems and missile launch sites in overnight attacks.

SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- A woman who staged a solo blockade of a Seoul vote co...

Trump: I had a very good conversation with the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham. We discussed many subjects, including the outstanding relationship we have had with the UK. We will be meeting in the not too distant future for topics of mutual interest. The Prime Minister has got a big job ahead of him, but he will be able to do it and, of course, the U.S.A. will be there to help! We discussed North Sea Oil, Trade, the Military Alliance, Demining of the Hormuz St

SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's proposed cooperation with the North Atl...

A woman has been killed in a Russian drone attack on the village of Rai-Olenivka in Kharkiv Oblast.

Official media, quoting the Iranian army: Targeting US military housing at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain

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Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky stated that he is looking forward to mobilization reform "just as the whole country is," and that the Ground Forces and the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers (TRCs) are ready for the changes.

UNHCR said to have urged supporters to press its top donor not to disengage, after Trump-backed candidate urging reforms missed out on deputy high commissioner position The post US mulls cutting ties with UN refugee agency, prompting diplomatic flurry — sources appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Security Service of Ukraine has foiled terror attack with 2 IEDs on behalf of Russian special services in Ivano-Frankivsk

SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- The government on Tuesday revoked state awards given ...