INTEL ARCHIVE

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·about 1 month ago

Russian forces strike Kherson, leaving one killed, six injured

In Kherson, an elderly woman was killed and six other people were wounded as a result of Russian attacks during the night.

US military says it intercepted Iranian threats to Bahrain and Kuwait

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🇹🇼 Taiwan·Dawn·about 1 month ago

US proposes new tariffs on 60 economies, including Pakistan, over failure to act on forced labour

The US Trade Representative has proposed new duties targeting 60 economies, including Pakistan and India, for alleged failures to act against forced labour, as the Trump administration seeks to rebuild its tariff agenda following legal setbacks. The proposed tariffs range from 10 per cent to 12.5pc, according to a government filing, and they will undergo a public comment period before a final decision is made. The move comes months after Washington launched investigations into trading partners,

Brent nears $100 as Middle East conflict rattles markets

Brent nears $100 as Middle East conflict rattles markets Oil prices rose more than 1 percent in early trading on Wednesday as markets reacted to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, including US strikes on Qeshm Island and reported Iranian missile and drone launches towards Kuwait and Bahrain. Brent crude futures gained $1.05, or 1.09 percent, to $97.05 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $1.01, or 1.08 percent, to $94.77 a barrel. Traders remain

Fawaz Gerges: ‘This is a war on the Lebanese people’

Fawaz Gerges: ‘This is a war on the Lebanese people’ Lebanese-American academic and author Fawaz Gerges explains why he is against the mainstream media narrative that the current conflict in Lebanon is between the Israeli army and the resistance group Hezbollah. Lebanese-American academic and author Fawaz Gerges explains why he is against the mainstream media narrative that the current conflict in Lebanon is between the Israeli army and the resistance group Hezbollah pic.twitter.com/rfd2J5

🇸🇩 Sudan·AllAfrica·about 1 month ago

Sudan: Scores Dead in New Drone Attacks Across Darfur, Kordofan

[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Nyala / Umm Rwaba / Umm Badr -- New drone attacks have left a swathe of death and material destruction across Darfur and Kordofan over the past days, as warring parties exchange accusations, and tribal tensions flare. The Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees) government, based in the South Darfur capital Nyala and aligned to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has condemned the drone attack on the market in Kabum city in South Darfur State, which resulted in the death of 12 people an

Eight Muslim nations denounce Israeli settler raids on Al-Aqsa

Eight Muslim nations denounce Israeli settler raids on Al-Aqsa The foreign ministers of Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates issued a joint statement condemning “in the strongest terms the continued raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque by extremist Israeli settlers”. The ministers said the incursions were taking place under the protection of Israeli forces and also condemned the raising of Israeli flags inside the mosque compound. The statement sa

🌍 Global·France 24·about 1 month ago

Japan's samurai spirit still burns in cooler conditions

Japan's thousand-year-old samurai horse festival has survived wars, earthquakes and a nuclear disaster. Now it's battling a new challenge -- climate change.

🌍 Global·NY Times World·about 1 month ago

For Dubai’s Migrants, War Is One More Worry in Super Stressed Lives

For laborers in Dubai, a free stress-management class offers a temporary oasis of calm amid struggles with debt, loneliness, long hours and, in recent months, the fear of missile strikes.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·about 1 month ago

Kremlin pushes Russian youth toward army instead of universities – CCD

In Russia, access to humanities and social education is being deliberately reduced, while benefits are being expanded for those who go to fight against Ukraine.

🌍 Global·France 24·about 1 month ago

Colombia presidential frontrunner vows closer US ties after Trump endorsement

Colombia's hard-right presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella pledged closer ties with the United States on Tuesday after receiving US President Donald Trump's endorsement, strengthening his position ahead of a June 21 run-off election against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda.

CRITICALNaval

Devastating fire decimates over 3,000 hectares of forest tree cover in Kotli Sattian

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Not a level playing field

‘FUNDING, funding and regular funding’ is what Pakistani women athletes say they need most to compete internationally. Talent alone, they point out, cannot take them to the world stage; it must be backed by quality equipment, top-notch coaching, proper training facilities, nutrition and the means to travel and compete. For most athletes, both male and female, except those supported by the departmental sports system such as the Pakistan Army, Wapda, the Higher Education Commission, National Bank,

🇮🇱 Israel·Dawn·about 1 month ago

CRITICALPolitical

Fighting Israel’s war

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🇮🇱 Israel·Al Jazeera·about 1 month ago

Benjamin Netanyahu faces Israeli backlash over Lebanon strategy

Hawkish voices in Israel have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of holding back on bombing Beirut.

Hezbollah says it carried out 13 attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon

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Israeli government expands fortification plans near Lebanon border

Israeli government expands fortification plans near Lebanon border Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government is moving ahead with “massive plans” to strengthen northern Israel, citing ongoing drone attacks from across the border with Lebanon and the need to bolster security in communities near the frontier. In a post on X and remarks at a government meeting, Netanyahu said fortification measures extending up to 7km from the Lebanese border were “an addition to security”

🇮🇷 Iran·Dawn·about 1 month ago

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Trump names inexperienced ally as intelligence director

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IRGC reports missile and drone attacks on US military targets

IRGC reports missile and drone attacks on US military targets The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out retaliatory attacks against an enemy vessel, the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and a regional American airbase after what it described as two US attacks on Iranian assets. In a statement carried by Press TV, the IRGC said a US aerial strike damaged the engine room of an Iranian oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz late on Tuesday. It said the IRGC N

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·about 1 month ago

Non-public US-Russia dialogue needed to develop treaty to replace New START — expert

The Russian-US Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms expired on February 5

Centcom says US forces disabled tanker heading to Iranian port

Centcom says US forces disabled tanker heading to Iranian port US Central Command (Centcom) said US forces disabled an empty oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf that was reportedly heading to an Iranian port, adding that the vessel failed to comply with instructions issued by American forces. In a statement, Centcom said the tanker was flying the flag of Botswana and was struck by a Hellfire missile fired from a US aircraft, which targeted the vessel’s engine room. The command also said that si

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·about 1 month ago

Enriched uranium removal from Iran to Russia should be seen as good solution — US expert

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BUDGET 2026-27: Analysis: A budget to calm lenders or households?

• Economists see little room for growth under IMF programme • Economy stuck in low-growth equilibrium as consumers’ purchasing power erodes • Exports, energy costs, policy inconsistency remain major hurdles WITH the government preparing to roll out its third budget, the economy appears trapped between two competing imperatives: preserving fragile macroeconomic stability to avoid another balance-of-payments crisis and reviving growth to create jobs and alleviate poverty. While the government cont

Israeli and Lebanese delegations conclude new round of negotiations

Israeli and Lebanese delegations conclude new round of negotiations US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said Israeli and Lebanese delegations have concluded another round of direct negotiations in Washington, DC, focused on reaching a comprehensive political and security agreement. “Progress continues on the political and security tracks as we break from the failures of the past 20 years and advance toward a comprehensive agreement aimed at restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty and ens

HIGHGround

PIDE proposes Rs45,000 minimum wage

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), a state-owned think tank, has asked the government to increase the minimum wage by at least 12.5 per cent to Rs45,000 and ensure its rule-based enforcement, rather than a notional announcement, given the country’s economic conditions and inflationary pressures. “In a period marked by persistent inflationary pressures, food and energy shocks, labour market informality, and rising household vulnerability, minimum wage policy must evolv

🇮🇷 Iran·Dawn·about 1 month ago

Electricity prices likely to rise by Rs1.74 per unit

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US military reports drone attack on forces in Kuwait

US military reports drone attack on forces in Kuwait US Central Command (Centcom) said “an additional wave of Iranian drones” attempted to target US forces in Kuwait, but the attack was unsuccessful after American air defence systems intercepted the aircraft. Centcom said it “downed multiple drones and ensured no American personnel or assets were harmed”. The reported attack followed claims by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that it had targeted US military assets in Kuwait an

SC upholds death sentence awarded to child rapist, killer

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has upheld a sentence awarded to a child rapist and a murderer, ruling that individuals who voluntarily become intoxicated cannot claim exemption from criminal liability. “Intoxication caused by one’s own negligence or recklessness does not excuse the offence,” affirmed Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar in a three-page verdict he authored. The court ruling has put to rest the defence advanced by appellant Sunni Masih, who during the trial had taken a specific plea r

🇮🇷 Iran·TASS·about 1 month ago

US military in Kuwait repels attack by Iranian drones — CENTCOM

US Central Command air defenses successfully downed multiple drones and ensured no American personnel or assets were harmed

HIGHCyber

WFP says cyberattack exposed data of 600,000 Gaza households

WFP says cyberattack exposed data of 600,000 Gaza households The World Food Programme (WFP) has informed about 600,000 Palestinian households in the Gaza Strip that their personal information was exposed in a “security-related incident”, according to reporting by The New Humanitarian. The WFP said the compromised data came from a self-registration application used by Palestinians applying for food and cash assistance. According to the agency, information accessed by “unauthorised actors” i

🇵🇸 Gaza·Middle East Eye·about 1 month ago

HIGHNaval

Trump-Netanyahu Relationship Under Growing Strain Amid Iran War

Trump wants a way out of a war that has badly hit the US economy less than six months before midterm elections, which will decide if his Republican party keeps control of Congress.

🇮🇷 Iran·NDTV World·about 1 month ago

HIGHInsurgency

Two FSB agents sentenced to 15 years for plotting terror attack against Azov soldiers

Based on evidence gathered by the counterintelligence and investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), two agents of Russia's FSB have been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for plotting a terrorist attack against Azov Brigade soldiers in Zaporizhzhia.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·about 1 month ago

🇮🇷 Iran·Deutsche Welle·about 1 month ago

Iran war: US and Iran trade fire amid stalled talks

The US and Iran traded renewed fire in the Persian Gulf in a flareup of violence on Wednesday. The fighting comes as peace efforts remain stalled.

🇮🇷 Iran·Al Jazeera·about 1 month ago

US says it attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain

The US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island.

🇮🇷 Iran·South China Morning Post·about 1 month ago

US and Iran exchange new attacks as sides locked in stalemate

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🌍 Global·The Aviationist·about 1 month ago

Discussions Ongoing to Expand U.S. Nuclear Presence in Europe

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🇮🇷 Iran·NDTV World·about 1 month ago

US-Iran Live Updates: Kuwait Intercepts Missiles, Drones After New US Strikes On Iran's Qeshm Island

US-Iran War Live: Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain hours after US conducted strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island amid ongoing peace talks between Washington and Tehran.

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Lebanese health sector faces growing crisis as casualties mount

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US says Lebanon-Israel talks progressing towards comprehensive agreement

US says Lebanon-Israel talks progressing towards comprehensive agreement The US State Department said political and security discussions between Lebanon and Israel continue to make progress, describing the negotiations as part of an effort to achieve a comprehensive agreement between the two sides. In remarks on Tuesday, the department said Washington is working to overcome “the failures of the past 20 years” and that negotiations are advancing towards a broader deal. According to the Stat