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Cheng Li-wun, Leader of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang:

Cheng Li-wun, Leader of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang: In Taiwan, everyone lives in a parallel universe... everyone lives in their own bubble and their own 'echo chamber.' This is Taiwan's biggest problem. Because of this, everything becomes about internal friction and spinning our wheels. If this continues, it causes severe internal friction in Taiwan.

Cheng Li-wun, Leader of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang:

Cheng Li-wun, Leader of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang: Many people ask me, "Between the U.S. and China, you have to choose one." I respond, "Only children make choices. Why can't I choose both?" One side is our kin; the blood ties and thousands of years of culture with mainland China simply cannot be cut. On the other side, we must also maintain a strong relationship with the U.S. As I’ve said publicly, we shouldn't be ungrateful for the help we've received in the past. Ultimately, my gre

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·2 days ago

UN Security Council holds informal meeting on Russia's detention of Ukrainian prisoners

The UN Security Council held an informal Arria-formula meeting to discuss Russia's violations of international humanitarian law concerning detained prisoners of war and civilians in the context of the war against Ukraine.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·2 days ago

UN Security Council holds informal meeting on Russia's detention of Ukrainian prisoners

HIGHNaval

PTI leadership, TTAP on board for September 27 long march to Islamabad: Sohail Afridi

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday said that PTI’s political leadership and its ally, the Tehreek Tahaffuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP), were on board with the call for a long march on September 27. Speaking on Geo News’ programme ‘Capital Talk’, CM Afridi said, “The PTI’s political leadership across the country and its ally, the TTAP, are all on board with the long march, and they collectively agreed on September 27 as the date for it.” Responding to a question about Imran Kha

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·2 days ago

BIG: Iran's Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed several senior military commanders.

BIG: Iran's Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed several senior military commanders. — Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. — Amir Kiumars Heydari as Deputy Chief of the General Staff. — Maj. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi as Commander of the IRGC. — Maj. Gen. Mostafa Izadi as Deputy Commander of the IRGC. — Hojjat al-Islam Ta'eb as Head of the Basij Organization of the Oppressed.

🌍 Global·France 24·2 days ago

Dolphin: Tropical storm causes some flooding in eastern China

Tropical storm Dolphin dumped heavy rain in eastern China on Monday, causing flooding in places after making landfall as a typhoon the previous day. Authorities have warned of risks of severe flooding and landslides in some areas.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·EuroMaidan Press·2 days ago

“What happens here affects next 50 years”: why American left Pennsylvania to fight in Ukraine’s 47th Brigade

"Lighthouse", a soldier in the 47th Brigade's reconnaissance company, came from Pennsylvania after the full-scale war.

🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·2 days ago

Iran's Supreme Leader appoints senior military commanders in imminent reshuffle

Iranian Report: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to appoint several senior military commanders within hours.

Cheng Li-wun, Leader of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang:

Cheng Li-wun, Leader of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang: Taiwan has never been "independent", nor has it ever been a country. The DPP’s claim that Taiwan is already "independent" is complete nonsense.

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·2 days ago

HIGHPolitical

FAZ journalist's comments must be legally assessed — Russian embassy in Serbia

The diplomatic mission noted that Michael Martens' remarks could incite hostility or intolerance towards Russians

MEDIUMESCALATION

Zelenskyy refuses to recognize Kosovo statehood, escalating diplomatic rift

Zelenskyy says he does not recognises Kosovo as an state in a surprise move which has created a large rift between the nations. Damn…

🌍 Global·X/@warmonitor3·2 days ago

🇵🇸 Gaza·NDTV World·2 days ago

Disarm First Or Withdraw First? Debate That Could Sink Trump's Gaza Plan

The US president on July 30 hailed what he described as a breakthrough in talks to advance a 2025 ceasefire plan, saying that Hamas and other Gaza militants had accepted a 15-point roadmap by his so-called "Board of Peace" to give up their weapons.

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Is Russia Plotting False Flag Op To Test NATO Resolve? Baltic States Think So

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🇷🇺 Russia·NDTV World·2 days ago

CRITICALNuclear/Missile

Why Egypt held back from joining Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan's defence pact

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🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·2 days ago

HIGHInsurgency

Hamas’s waiting game buys terror group time as Israel rejects Gaza plan, Palestinian analysts claim

"Hamas was hoping for Israeli rejection to delay disarmament," a Palestinian source claims; "Netanyahu's government is not a partner for peace, but only for war," PA official tells the 'Post.'

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·2 days ago

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·2 days ago

Russian attacks in Kherson region leave one killed, four injured

One person was killed and four others were injured in the Kherson region during the day as a result of Russian shelling.

Police in India's Jharkhand fire tear gas, use batons to disperse youth protesters

Police in eastern India used tear gas, batons and water cannon to disperse thousands of youth protesters as they marched on the state legislature in Jharkhand state on Monday over alleged wrongdoing in civil service examinations, TV footage showed. Students and unemployed youth in Jharkhand, one of India’s poorer states, launched the protests late last month over the alleged wrongdoing, including recruitment test paper leaks. The protest follows weeks-long youth-led demonstrations in the capital

🇮🇳 India·Dawn·2 days ago

🌍 Global·Guardian World·2 days ago

At least 20 dead after 7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia – latest news

More than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuations Jorge Moncayo, a 64-year-old taxi driver in Colombia’s third-biggest city, Cali, said he saw plumes of dust shoot up across the city from him home in the mountains as buildings collapsed after the earthquake. Residents in the city and rescue workers were already searching the rubble of collapsed buildings Monday morning. Continue reading...

NEW: Iran's Supreme Commander-in-Chief Mojtaba Khamenei will publish decrees appointing several high-ranking military commanders within hours.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Guardian World·2 days ago

CRITICALAerial

Ukraine drone strike on oil refinery deep inside Russia kills at least 13

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HIGHAerial

Who Is Mohsen Rezaei? 71-Year-Old War Hawk Running Iran's Security Council

Rezaei replaces Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as second-in-command of the body that coordinates Iran's security and foreign policy and is chaired by President Masoud Pezeshkian. Zolqadr was appointed as political adviser to Khamenei.

🇮🇷 Iran·NDTV World·2 days ago

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett:

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett: I absolutely do not want to see Benjamin Netanyahu in an orange uniform going into prison. For many, many Israelis, he has long since become more than a prime minister — he is a symbol. I have nothing against him. I don’t want to see him in prison. Let him go home, go back to his house, do whatever he wants.

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett:

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett: Qatar is defeating Israel. Qatar is a cruel, deadly enemy — perhaps Israel’s most dangerous enemy.

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·2 days ago

CRITICALCyber

Dubai ruler confronted in London over UAE involvement in Sudan war

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ucraina ORA·2 days ago

Мости, нафтобази, кораблі, літаки, пункти управління БПЛА: підсумки middle strike у липні

Мости, нафтобази, кораблі, літаки, пункти управління БПЛА: підсумки middle strike у липні У Міноборони України зазаначають, що одночасне знищення комплексів РЕБ, паливних терміналів на кшталт "ТЕС-Термінал-1" (одного з найбільших у Криму) та вузлових залізничних мостів формує значний негативний накопичувальний ефект для здатності агресора продовжувати війну. У липні 2026р. уражено 14 мостів і переправ на ТОТ Донецької, Луганської, Херсонської, Запорізької областей та Криму, що ускладнило ворог

HIGHAerial

At least 20 dead as major quake rocks Colombia, other countries

A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and neighbouring Latin American countries on Monday, with medical teams rushing to help victims after buildings were damaged or collapsed in several cities. The death toll after the earthquake has risen to at least 20, authorities said. The Colombian geological service and its American counterpart USGS put the magnitude at 7.4, with an epicentre 100km underground in the west of the country. Colombia had initially put it at 6.6. In the town of Pereira, 18 peo

🇦🇲 Armenia·Dawn·2 days ago

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·2 days ago

Russians attack four settlements in Donetsk Oblast: one killed, seven injured

Russian forces have attacked Donetsk Oblast, killing one civilian and injuring seven.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: We met with the Supreme Leader and discussed a wide range of issues. He was in excellent physical health. He offered his guidance, and I shared my concerns and the problems we are facing. He listened to me openly and attentively.

🇦🇲 Armenia·Dawn·2 days ago

HIGHAerial

Buildings collapse as major quake rocks Colombia and neighbours

A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and neighbouring Latin American countries on Monday, with medical teams rushing to help victims after buildings were damaged or collapsed in several cities. The Colombian geological service and its American counterpart USGS put the magnitude at 7.4, with an epicentre 100km underground in the west of the country. Colombia had initially put it at 6.6. Colombian officials said they did not fear a tsunami after the early-morning quake, which was also felt in Ecu

🇮🇱 Israel·France 24·2 days ago

Netanyahu says no Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms

Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel’s military “will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.” The White House has not commented on the Israeli Prime Minister’s dismissal of Trump’s deal for Gaza.

Israel’s Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter:

Israel’s Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter: We do not accept this concept of Hamas disarming. We know that they have absolutely no intention of disarming.

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Israel’s Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter:

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·2 days ago

HIGHNaval

Ukraine cuts grain export forecast for first time due to port blockade: the new figures

Ukraine has cut its 2026/27 grain export forecast to 38-40 million tonnes as Russian attacks on Black Sea ports disrupt shipments.

CRITICALAerial

Peshawar High Court grants transit bail to Noreen Niazi in Peca case

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🇮🇱 Israel·Dawn·2 days ago

CRITICALNuclear/Missile

Opinion: The Mecca Agreement represents a welcome show of force by Arab governments

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🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·2 days ago

Ex-CIA Veterans Warn of Democratic Erosion in Trump's Second Term

Ex-CIA Veterans Warn of Democratic Erosion in Trump's Second Term A growing network of former US intelligence professionals is coming out to publicly warn that Trump is dismantling democratic guardrails and adopting tactics of autocratic regimes. READ MORE

🇮🇷 Iran·Deutsche Welle·2 days ago

Is Iran's middle class being pushed into poverty?

The war has intensified Iran's economic crisis, squeezing household budgets, hurting businesses and raising fears that millions of middle-income families are slipping closer to poverty.

🇷🇺 Russia·Al Monitor·2 days ago

New deal reduces Russia’s military presence in Syria: What to know

Under a deal announced by Syria, Russia’s military facilities would be turned into joint training centers.