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The US has pledged $1 billion in assistance to Colombia after Trump-backed Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president.

The US has pledged $1 billion in assistance to Colombia after Trump-backed Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president. He promised an “all-out war” on narco-terrorism, a tougher military crackdown on armed groups, and closer security ties with the US and Israel. Washington said the package will support security, counter-organized crime and efforts to curb illegal immigration, while also seeking to strengthen trade and economic ties with Colombia. Source: BBC

🌍 Global·X/@warmonitor3·7 days ago

Iran militarizes Strait of Hormuz with anti-ship/drone batteries; blocks passage pending US guarantees

Iran is continuing to militaries the strait of Hormuz moving more anti ship and drone batteries into position to fire at global shipping whilst refusing to open the strait despite a deal with Oman looming until the US gives guarantees.

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Malaysia seizes container suspected of carrying goods bound for Israel

Malaysia seizes container suspected of carrying goods bound for Israel MEE staff on Sat, 08/08/2026 - 12:50 The seizure comes as Kuala Lumpur enforces restrictions on exports to Israel and fulfils its commitments under The Hague Group A Singapore Police Coast Guard boat patrols the Johor Strait near Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, on 5 October 2019 (Roslan Rahman/AFP) Off Malaysian authorities seized a container at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Johor, suspected of carrying merchandise intended for

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·7 days ago

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Russian attacks kill several in Ukraine

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·France 24·7 days ago

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Russia’s state nuclear energy company Rosatom says seven Chinese vessels will sail to Europe via the Northern Sea Route, with Sea Legend Shipping launching the route’s first regular weekly container s

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🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·7 days ago

Russians strike bus in Nikopol, leaving one killed

A scheduled bus caught fire in Nikopol following a Russian attack, one of its drivers was killed and another was injured.

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"Money is needed": Zelenskyy responds to what Europe can do to help Ukraine wipe out Russian troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was asked at a press conference in Belgrade what Europe can do to help Ukraine wipe out more Russian servicemen.

🇮🇷 Iran·France 24·7 days ago

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Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan pact comes amid US-Iran war fallout

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🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·7 days ago

Russians ordered to conduct "free hunt" for vehicles in Kherson Oblast

Kherson Oblast Military Administration has reported that Russian forces have allegedly been ordered to intensify drone attacks on motor vehicles in the oblast.

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·7 days ago

Years of disaster drills kept Israeli hospitals running - until Oct. 7 exposed the gaps

The findings of an Israeli study offer practical lessons that could help hospitals worldwide prepare for prolonged armed conflicts and other large-scale emergencies.

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·7 days ago

Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but is not enough to open the waterway

By Enas Alashray, Steve Holland and Nafisa Eltahir CAIRO/WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there. Agreement between Iran and Oman over the strait is seen as vital to a wider deal to end the war that began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28 and led to Tehran establishing a chokehold

🇮🇷 Iran·Al Monitor·7 days ago

UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel with missile in Strait of Hormuz

Aug 8 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates on Saturday condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on a carrier linked to its state oil company as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of "acts of piracy". State news agency WAM initially reported ADNOC as saying one of its vessels had been targeted by a missile early on Saturday and that the situation was under control. The UAE Foreign Ministry later condemned what it called "the hostile Iranian attack" on an ADNOC vessel.

Bulgaria's Radev says a drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania and exploded near Kardam, close to the Romanian border.

Bulgaria's Radev says a drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania and exploded near Kardam, close to the Romanian border. No casualties or damage were reported. The blast occurred about 1 km from a Bulgarian gas compressor station. Bulgaria will increase border surveillance and security around strategic sites, while Radev said the drone’s origin and type remain unclear.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·7 days ago

Serbian President sees no way to quickly end Russia's war against Ukraine

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić sees no way for the Russian-Ukrainian war to end quickly and fears that Ukraine is facing another difficult winter.

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ADF attack kills 13+ in Mambasa; shops, trucks, motorbikes burned

Au moins 13 personnes ont été tuées lors d’une attaque attribuée aux ADF Mambasa #Ituri. Plusieurs boutiques, des camions et des motos ont été incendiés. Des habitants sont toujours portés disparus. Les autorités locales affirment que des efforts sont en cours pour sécuriser la zone. Lire ➡️https://t.co/iUlxyk3SGn

🌍 Africa·X/@radiookapi·7 days ago

🇷🇺 Russia·Al Jazeera·7 days ago

Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns of Russian escalation

The drone incidents in Europe have ignited fears that Moscow's war on Kyiv is now entangling NATO nations.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·7 days ago

Russians hit passenger bus in Nikopol: driver killed

A bus driver has been killed and one more person injured in a Russian attack on Nikopol.

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Zelenskyy: We grateful to EU for all 21 rounds of sanctions against Russia, but that is not enough

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is grateful to the EU for all 21 rounds of sanctions against Russia, but that this is not enough.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·7 days ago

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#Ukraine #EU

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🌍 GLOBAL·@OSINTdefender·7 days ago

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What Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey means for the Middle East

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🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·7 days ago

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Pakistan, New Zealand seek to boost cooperation in agri, education sectors

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🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·7 days ago

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The UAE says Iran attacked an ADNOC vessel with a missile while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

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Serbian president does not believe in swift end to war in Ukraine

Serbian President Vučić has stated that he sees no swift end to Russia's war against Ukraine, despite the wishes of the international community.

🌍 Global·NDTV World·7 days ago

2 Days After Suspected Drone Attack, More Spotted Above German Military Base

A spokesperson for Germany's armed forces said the drones were sighted at around 10 p.m. (2000 GMT) on Thursday at the base in Mechernich in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, some 35 kilometres (22 miles) from the Belgian border.

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·7 days ago

'Foreign forces must leave': Iran says regional countries can ensure their own security

'Foreign forces must leave': Iran says regional countries can ensure their own security Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, has called for foreign forces to leave the region, saying their presence is the “main factor of insecurity”. In a post on X, Velayati praised Iran’s armed forces, the steadfastness of the Iranian people and the “axis of resistance”. He said regional countries could ensure their own security through greater cooperation and that the “defeat of America” a

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: Colonialist America, killer America, if it had the power, it wouldn't want the Islamic Republic to exist at all. There's no doubt about that. But these very dialogues, discussions, and expert analyses forced it to cooperate.

Zelensky:

Zelensky: We are very often asked about Israel. We would also like to receive air defense from them. We would be ready to buy it. So far, we do not have that possibility, although we are in dialogue.

Reporter: Can Serbia still count on Ukraine’s position regarding the non-recognition of Kosovo’s declared independence?

Reporter: Can Serbia still count on Ukraine’s position regarding the non-recognition of Kosovo’s declared independence? Zelensky: We respect the territorial integrity of our partners. We respect international law. Therefore, our position regarding what you mentioned—the unilateral declaration of Kosovo’s independence—remains unchanged. Likewise, we are grateful to our partners for respecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, including, of course, that Crimea belongs to Uk

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Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić:

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić: We will open a drone factory here in September, but with the Israelis. We are doing this with the Israelis. The Ukrainians are very successful and have many of their own drone factories in this field, so we will invite you here for the opening. I think it will be sometime around September 15–20.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Al Jazeera·7 days ago

Woman screams for her man as Ukraine war recruiters pounce

Viral video fuels concerns over Ukraine’s ‘busification’ and alleged abuse by recruitment officers.

Zelenskyy: US will deliver Patriot missiles to Ukraine monthly, but not enough to meet needs

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine has an agreement with the US on monthly deliveries of Patriot missiles, but the quantities are insufficient to meet the country's air defence needs.

Zelensky:

Zelensky: Russian strikes are mostly directed against facilities that serve the everyday lives of our people. We effectively have no undamaged power plants left. Many railway stations have been damaged; hospitals, universities, and ordinary civilian businesses have been destroyed. In a time of such war, we greatly value and are very grateful for all the support Ukraine receives from other countries and other peoples.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·7 days ago

USA to supply Ukraine with Patriot missiles every month – Zelenskyy

The United States and Ukraine have reached an agreement on monthly deliveries of missiles for the Patriot system, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·7 days ago

Vucic says he did not discuss Serbia-Ukraine military cooperation between with Zelensky

The Serbian president did not rule out such a dialogue after the end of the conflict

🇮🇷 Iran·NDTV World·7 days ago

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Tanker Attacked In Hormuz, UAE Blames Iran

The foreign ministry in a statement condemned "the hostile Iranian attack that targeted a tanker belonging to ADNOC with a missile while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, without causing casualties".

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·7 days ago

Wizz Air flight to Tel Aviv delayed after passenger asks to leave prior to takeoff

Footage posted on social media showed Israeli passengers standing inside the aircraft as police officers climbed the stairs toward the entrance.

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Serbian president pledges support for Ukraine on path to EU membership

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has assured Ukraine of his support as it progresses towards EU membership and said he hopes Kyiv will succeed in opening and closing all the negotiating clusters.