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🇮🇱 Israel·Defense News·2 months ago

US Air Force chief of staff discusses ‘regional situation’ with Israeli military officials

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Ken Wilsbach visited Israel recently and met with Israel Defense Forces and Israeli Air Force top officials.

Reporter: Are you reviewing the U.S. position on the Falkland Islands?

Reporter: Are you reviewing the U.S. position on the Falkland Islands? Trump: I always review every position. That's just one of many.

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Reporter: Have you ruled out using a nuclear weapon against Iran?

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Trump on munitions:

Trump on munitions: They say we used it in Iran. We used very little in Iran by comparison. Joe Biden gave Ukraine over $300 billion worth of stuff for free.

Trump on Iran War:

Trump on Iran War: This is a relatively little war for us. This is not a big war. You know where the money went? Ukraine.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·LiveUAMap·2 months ago

Partial power blackout in Odesa after explosions

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The Israeli army carried out a bombing in the town of Sarbin, Bint Jbeil district, in two phases.

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🇱🇧 Lebanon·LiveUAMap·2 months ago

UKMTO have received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Indian Ocean. Vessels are advised to consider the latest maritime security information and maintain awareness of the evolving operational environment. Authorities are aware and relevant investigations remain ongoing.

UKMTO have received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Indian Ocean. Vessels are advised to consider the latest maritime security information and maintain awareness of the evolving operational environment. Authorities are aware and relevant investigations remain ongoing.

Trump on Venezuela:

Trump on Venezuela: Russia was there. China was there. They are not there anymore, are they? You know who is there? The USA is there.

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·2 months ago

Talking about mediation in Iran war still difficult — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov said the situation unfolding in the Persian Gulf around Iran will be discussed on Tuesday by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian

🇺🇦 Ukraine·LiveUAMap·2 months ago

Violent explosions were reported in Odesa

🇮🇷 Iran·Foreign Policy·2 months ago

U.S.-Iran Fighting Reignites

A U.S. attack on Larak Island paves the way for renewed heavy warfare.

🇮🇳 India·France 24·2 months ago

Nepal disaster: fake and AI images flood social media as deaths mount

As deadly floods hit the Nepal-China border, social media is being flooded with fake and misleading footage. In Truth or Fake, Vedika Bahl goes through viral videos falsely linked to the disaster, including AI-generated content and old recycled footage from India, Chile and Alaska. Some posts have racked up millions of views online, exploiting the tragedy to drive engagement for easy clicks or further perpetuate conspiracy theories.

Reporter: Should Venezuela leave OPEC?

Reporter: Should Venezuela leave OPEC? Trump: That's up to them. We have a great relationship with Venezuela. It's a team, in a sense.

🌍 Global·NY Times World·2 months ago

Édouard Balladur, Embattled French Prime Minister, Dies at 97

His time in office coincided with France’s fraught role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the corruption scandal known as the Karachi affair.

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Chad military escalates border ops vs Sudan fighters; seizes weapons after drone strikes

Chad's military has stepped up border deployments with Sudan, blocking desert smuggling routes and seizing weapons and vehicles from Sudanese fighters following cross-border drone strikes. https://t.co/OJ8soNCN21 #Chad #Sudan #RSF #SAF #BorderTension https://t.co/T8FmcPVbiH

🌍 Africa·X/@sudantribune_en·2 months ago

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·2 months ago

Finland's Israel policy might be driven by upcoming elections, expert tells 'Post' - interview

“Basically, I think it comes down to domestic politics in Finland and the approaching elections,” Dr. Timo Stewart, senior researcher at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, told the Post.

Trump on Iran:

Trump on Iran: We went into Iran, and we are beating the hell out of them.

Reporter: Have you seen the reports about Hegseth considering running in 2028? Could you see yourself supporting him?

Reporter: Have you seen the reports about Hegseth considering running in 2028? Could you see yourself supporting him? Trump: He is doing a fantastic job. It's very early to talk about that. He is a very good guy.

Trump: China has remained neutral regarding the Strait of Hormuz

Trump: The Strait of Hormuz is in great condition and the ship transit rate is 30 every night.

Trump:

Trump: Even with the Strait of Hormuz, Xi has been relatively inactive by comparison to what he could have been.

Trump: Iran's navy and air force have disappeared.

Trump:

Trump: We should have the lowest interest rates in the world.

🇷🇺 Russia·Al Jazeera·2 months ago

Ukrainians mourn community leader killed in Russian strike on Myla

Ukrainians gathered to mourn Taras Didych, who was killed while rushing to help after a Russian strike.

Trump on Iran:

Trump on Iran: They don't really know who their leader is.

Trump on Iran:

Trump on Iran: We have the Strait of Hormuz in extremely good shape. We've been averaging 30 ships a night. That's a lot.

HighBOMBARDMENT

Reporter: Is the resumption of strikes on Iran a limited campaign or a full-scale war?

Reporter: Is the resumption of strikes on Iran a limited campaign or a full-scale war? Trump: They are a failed nation... That doesn't mean we won't smack them. We will see what happens.

Trump:

Trump: I didn't want to fire a Kennedy. I couldn't. The thought of firing this guy. I wasn't going to do that.

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·2 months ago

Trump approval rating remains at record low, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Trump approval rating remains at record low, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds US President Donald Trump's domestic approval rating remains at the lowest level of his political career amid the war on Iran and rocketing inflation, a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on Monday has found. The poll, which surveyed over 1,000 Americans across the country, found that just 33 percent approve of the president, matching previous tallies recorded by Ipsos earlier in August.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·France 24·2 months ago

Macron seals €4.3-bn French frigate deal in Sweden

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday oversaw the signing of a 4.3-billion-euro ($4.9 billon) deal for Sweden to buy four French frigates as France and Sweden seek to tighten cooperation against a backdrop of growing Russian threats. Sweden is racing to boost its defences after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, with the Nordic country becoming a NATO member two years later. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.

Four Syrian Internal Security personnel were injured while repelling attacks by Israeli-backed Druze groups in the western Sweida countryside.

Four Syrian Internal Security personnel were injured while repelling attacks by Israeli-backed Druze groups in the western Sweida countryside. Source: SANA

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NATO and EU allies are urging Spain and Greece to send Ukraine Patriot interceptor missiles, particularly PAC-2s, as Russia intensifies its air strikes.

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Trump’s approval rating remains at a career-low 33%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, as voters express frustration over the Iran war and the cost of living.

Trump’s approval rating remains at a career-low 33%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, as voters express frustration over the Iran war and the cost of living. Democrats also appear more energized ahead of the November midterms: 46% say they are very enthusiastic about voting, versus 31% of Republicans. The poll found 71% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of living costs, while only 36% approve of the war in Iran.

🌍 Global·Al Jazeera·2 months ago

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Top US general says no plans to send troops to polls for November elections

Remarks come in response to concerns from Democrats that military could be used to interfere in elections.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·2 months ago

Modi tells Putin war against Ukraine must end

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin during talks in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on Monday that the war in Ukraine must end for the sake of humanity and that New Delhi would support all peace efforts aimed at ending the hostilities.

Trump:

Trump: Nobody is going to attack us. You know why? Because they are smart.

🇮🇱 Israel·Times of Israel·2 months ago

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Bar Kalifa tapped as top IDF West Bank officer, weeks after Katz announced move on TV

Military confirms current Personnel Directorate chief will move into the role next year; in first, woman tapped to command a battalion in the Artillery Corps The post Bar Kalifa tapped as top IDF West Bank officer, weeks after Katz announced move on TV appeared first on The Times of Israel.