INTEL ARCHIVE
FULL 50-DAY DATABASE · SEARCH BY KEYWORD, REGION, SOURCE, DATE
FULL 50-DAY DATABASE · SEARCH BY KEYWORD, REGION, SOURCE, DATE

The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?

CNN says Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine believes military options under consideration could backfire * New Colombian president, who has vowed to restore ties with Israel, takes office The post Top US general reportedly looking for ‘off-ramp’ from Iran war appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The European Commission president says coordinated US and EU sanctions could further cut Russia's revenues and resources for its war against Ukraine.
The country has been a top destination for Israeli tourists, but a recent brawl has unsettled some.

Andrew Desiderio called the chances of approval "iffy"

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella took office Friday, vowing to wage war on drug-running guerrillas and usher in a new era of close ties with the United States. The flamboyant former lawyer brings a lurch to the right for the Andean nation, vowing to bomb jungle cocaine labs, build “mega prisons” and slash the size of the state. De la Espriella and his Vice-President Jose Manuel Restrepo cheered, embraced and performed their campaign’s characteristic military salute after taking their
US says it has redirected 51 vessels since reinstating Iran blockade United States Central Command (Centcom) said in a post on X that it has redirected 51 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two others since it reinstated a naval blockade of Iran on 14 July. A U.S. sailor stands watch in the combat information center aboard USS Mason (DDG 87) as the guided-missile destroyer sails in regional waters supporting the U.S. blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas. As of Aug. 7, CEN
🚨🇺🇦🇷🇸 A visit few would have expected is now a reality. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Belgrade for high-level talks with Serbia's leadership, signaling a potentially significant step in relations between the two countries. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he has arrived in Serbia together with his delegation, where he is scheduled to hold talks today and tomorrow with President Aleksandar Vučić and Prime Minister Đuro Macut. According to Zelensky, the ag
PREMIUM — Upgrade to read full article
BIG: Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has privately made clear to senior Trump administration officials that the U.S. needs to "find an off-ramp" from the war with Iran, believing the military options available to escalate the conflict could backfire. While Caine has assured Trump that the U.S. military "could absolutely wreck them" if ordered, he has also emphasized the limits of military force, concerns over dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles, and the risks of a pro
The 202nd Arsenal of Taiwan's Armaments Bureau conducted a wartime production-relocation and industrial mobilization drill on Aug. 6, testing its ability to sustain munitions output if fixed facilities are threatened. The exercise rehearsed shifting production of high-consumption ammunition to alternate sites and activating civilian factories, personnel, and material resources to prevent enemy attacks from disrupting wartime defense production. 📸: YDN
Gianni Infantino is accused of having a relationship with a junior UEFA employee while serving as the organization's general secretary. The woman was allegedly promoted during the relationship and later received a six-figure severance package and funding for an MBA when she left. UEFA confirmed the payout and MBA funding, saying they complied with the rules in place at the time and have since strengthened their employment policies. Infantino denies all allegations, calling them false and d

Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.
🚨🇷🇺🇩🇪⚠️ U.S. intelligence reportedly believes Russia may have been behind the suspected explosive drone discovered at a major NATO logistics hub. The incident comes amid fresh warnings that Moscow could test NATO's resolve through limited attacks and hybrid operations. According to The Wall Street Journal, U.S. intelligence assesses that the drone equipped with a suspected explosive device, discovered near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport, was likely li
🚨🇺🇦🔥 Ukraine has launched one of its largest long-range drone raids in recent months. Hundreds of kamikaze drones are reportedly heading toward military, energy, and industrial targets across Russia and occupied Crimea. According to the available information, more than 310 Ukrainian long-range kamikaze drones are currently en route to Russian regions and occupied Crimea. The reported targets include military facilities, energy infrastructure, and key economic sites, continuing Ukraine’s st

Lebanese official says the US will ultimately choose the nations whose troops will oversee the process from the shortlist compiled in Rome talks The post Lebanon, Israel agree on countries that could verify Hezbollah disarmament — official appeared first on The Times of Israel.
“Treasury will hunt down and dismantle the illicit financial networks that keep the regime afloat,” Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said in a statement.
Ukraine and Serbia will discuss the establishment of clusters as part of both countries’ path toward European Union membership.

A US judge on Friday barred the Defense Department from including Chinese biotechnology company WuXi AppTec Co on a list of companies believed to support Beijing's military, saying the government lacked evidence to justify the decision.

At least eight members of Yemeni government forces and two civilians were killed Friday in new attacks by Houthi rebels in an oil-rich province.
Trump: Now that people are able to see it up close, they are reporting pure VANDALISM at The Reflecting Pool. Thank you Andrew Leyden for your observation! The material was cut right where the video tape showed, for 300 feet or more. People were on their knees with their hands in the water at the exact location of the “slashes.” Additionally, there were witnesses to the VANDALISM, and the flexible areas of the material were cut with a knife. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro should re-visit h
Turkey says new defence pact aligns with Nato commitments Turkey said on Friday that its new defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia did not contradict its commitments to the Nato alliance. "The agreement is not in contradiction with the commitments of Turkey's existing international alliances, including those at the heart of NATO," the government's anti-disinformation service said in a post on X. In fact, it was an additional mechanism for cooperation that supported regional security,

Chad Eberle of Texas charged over deadly shooting in Saltillo that officials say stemmed from custody dispute A Texas police officer has been arrested in Mexico after authorities there accused him of killing three people and critically injuring the mother of his child in what investigators say stemmed from a dispute over the custody of the minor. The Coahuila attorney general’s office said 35-year-old Chad Eberle was arrested on Wednesday at the border on a warrant accusing him of femicide and q

Eduard Kokoity separately said that NATO countries were turning Georgia into the most militarized state in the post-Soviet space
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM): "A U.S. sailor stands watch in the combat information center aboard USS Mason (DDG 87) as the guided-missile destroyer sails in regional waters supporting the U.S. blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas. As of Aug. 7, CENTCOM forces have redirected 51 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 to ensure compliance."
🚨🇺🇸💪 The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly approved one of the toughest sanctions packages yet against Russia and Iran. The legislation now moves back to the House of Representatives for further consideration. The Graham-Blumenthal sanctions bill passed the U.S. Senate by a vote of 86-11, paving the way for a new round of economic pressure targeting Russia, Iran, and countries that continue doing business with Moscow's energy sector. The bill includes: ▪️ 100% secondary tariffs on countries

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy said on Friday he would back Todd Blanche for attorney general, clearing a path for Donald Trump’s nominee after weeks of scrutiny over the Justice Department’s independence from the White House. Cassidy emerged as the probable deciding vote after Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said she would oppose Blanche for the top US law enforcement job, leaving the nomination on the brink. Cassidy’s support for Blanche capped one of the most contentious cabinet
Four China Coast Guard vessels—CCG 14609, 14530, 14606, and 14533—entered Kinmen’s restricted waters from south of Lieyu earlier this week on Aug. 5, sailing in a single-file formation. Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration deployed patrol boats for one-to-one monitoring, issued Chinese and English-language warnings, and conducted close-in blocking operations. All four CCG vessels exited the restricted waters by 17:09. The CGA described the patrol as gray-zone coercion conducted under the guise o
Ukraine’s Zelensky makes first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia. https://t.co/4KHrDFJdW8
Russian troops attacked the grounds of a hospital in Kherson with a drone; four female medical workers were injured in the strike.

Turkey said on Friday that its new defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia did not contradict its commitments to the NATO alliance.

Recent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse.

The embassy says that statements about "an act of war against Germany and NATO and the need for Berlin to take retaliatory measures" have started to appear after the incident
U.S. intelligence believes an explosive drone discovered near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport was likely linked to the Russian government. The incident, which forced the airport to shut down overnight, comes as new U.S. intelligence warns that Russia may test NATO’s resolve through limited attacks or other provocations in the coming years. Source: WSJ
The Trump administration will provide more than $2 billion to battery and critical-mineral companies to reduce U.S. dependence on China and strengthen domestic supply chains. Source: WSJ

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived on Friday for his first official visit to Serbia, one of the few European countries that have maintained friendly relations with Russia despite its invasion of Ukraine. Zelensky confirmed the arrival on Friday on his official Telegram channel. The office of Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic had previously announced the visit late on Thursday. “Important talks are scheduled for today and tomorrow,” Zelensky said. He added that he will meet
Sudan's Democratic Bloc has presented a political roadmap centred on intra-Sudanese dialogue alongside a proposed U.S.-mediated ceasefire to end the war, its spokesperson said. The coalition called for inclusive talks while excluding groups responsible for civilian abuses. https://t.co/jzKFYCNIMt #Sudan #Khartoum #SudanPeace
US intelligence links the explosive-laden drone found at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport to Russian intelligence. It carried military-grade explosives. - US official to CNN
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Progress is being made between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and "we expect a deal soon," a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday. Once a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift its blockade of Iranian ports, the official said. "There is progress between Oman and Iran on the Strait, and we expect a deal soon," the official said. "Once the deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impedim

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey pledge mutual defense in the face of aggressive Iranian and Israeli operations.