[2026-07-08 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: NATO summit day two: Trump, defense push, arms to Ukraine and threats to Iran (As it happened)

Snippet: NATO leaders have reconvened in Ankara for the second and final day of the US-led military bloc’s annual summit, with efforts to project unity overshadowed by persistent disagreements over defense spending, as well as the Russia-Ukraine and Iran conflicts.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642740-nato-summit-turkiye-trump/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-08 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel must reject permanent US military bases on its soil - opinion

Snippet: Absolutely not. That must be the immediate, unequivocal, and stern response from the State of Israel if and when any formal request to relocate American military bases or assets from other countries in the region to Israel is made by the US Central Command.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-901738

[2026-07-08 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit

Snippet: Following 20 years of governance shaped by a suffocating siege, deeply entrenched political divisions, and relentless military conflict, Hamas has officially dissolved its Government Emergency Committee in the Gaza Strip, a body that effectively ran the Palestinian territory.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/8/timeline-20-years-of-hamas-rule-in-gaza-from-election-to-political-exit

[2026-07-08 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Politico

Title: Renewed Middle East conflict will buffet world economy, IMF warns

Snippet: BRUSSELS — Renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East would hurt growth and stoke inflation, the International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday, as a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. threatens to fall apart after fresh military strikes on both sides.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/middle-east-conflict-world-economy-international-monetary-fund-iran/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-08 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Lebanon's military court approves release of Fadel Chaker on bail | The National

Snippet: Lebanon's military court has approved the release of singer-turned-militant Fadel Chaker on bail despite still being under investigation for his alleged involvement in clashes with the Lebanese army.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/08/lebanons-military-court-approves-release-of-fadel-chaker-on-bail/

[2026-07-08 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pakistan military says insurgents killed 18 abducted policemen and 11 soldiers in separate attacks

Snippet: This is a locator map for Pakistan with its capital, Islamabad, and the Kashmir region. (AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-militant-attacks-balochistan-killed-soldiers-police-cd01e29b392baf5356dfb9dedb23e867

[2026-07-08 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: NATO Chief Backs Renewed US Strikes On Iran As 'Absolutely Necessary'

Snippet: Even if most individual NATO members are still reluctant to jump on board Trump's Iran war, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is busy praising American military action there amid the annual summit in Ankara.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/nato-chief-backs-renewed-us-strikes-iran-absolutely-necessary

[2026-07-08 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China eyes Russian submarine rescue expertise in Yellow Sea naval drills

Snippet: Joint exercise reveals deepening military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow while sending signal to Washington and its regional allies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3359880/china-eyes-russian-naval-expertise-yellow-sea-submarine-rescue-drills?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-08 22:16 UTC+10:00] [TASS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China eyes Russian submarine rescue expertise in Yellow Sea naval drills

Snippet: Joint exercise reveals deepening military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow while sending signal to Washington and its regional allies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3359880/china-eyes-russian-naval-expertise-yellow-sea-submarine-rescue-drills

[2026-07-08 21:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee, Trump discuss cooperation on building US military vessels during NATO dinner: spokesperson

Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump had follow-up discussions on Trump's earlier request for Seoul's assistance in building military vessels at the ongoing North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit, Lee's presidential spokesperson said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10802825

[2026-07-08 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Brazil sounds alarm over US invasion threat

Snippet: The US decision to brand Brazil’s two biggest criminal groups as terrorist organizations could serve as a pretext for military intervention, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry has warned.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642729-brazil-us-invasion-threat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-08 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Lee, Trump discuss cooperation on building U.S. military vessels during NATO dinner: spokesperson

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info from 4th para)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260708011651315

[2026-07-08 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee, Trump discuss cooperation on building U.S. military vessels during NATO dinner: spokesperson

Snippet: ANKARA, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump had follow-up discussions on Trump's earlier request for Seoul's assistance in building military vessels at the ongoing North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit, Lee's presidential spokesperson said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260708011600315

[2026-07-08 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nato, Indo-Pacific 4 pledge defence, tech boost as deeper China-Russia ties spark alarm

Snippet: Nato chief Mark Rutte meets top officials from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea on sidelines of Ankara summit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3359861/nato-indo-pacific-4-pledge-defence-tech-boost-deeper-china-russia-ties-spark-alarm?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-08 20:10 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nato, Indo-Pacific 4 pledge defence, tech boost as deeper China-Russia ties spark alarm

Snippet: Nato chief Mark Rutte meets top officials from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea on sidelines of Ankara summit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3359861/nato-indo-pacific-4-pledge-defence-tech-boost-deeper-china-russia-ties-spark-alarm

[2026-07-08 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Israeli strike kills Gaza aid director behind World Cup screenings | The National

Snippet: The Israeli military has killed an official of the Egyptian Relief Committee in Gaza who had organised World Cup watch parties for residents in the war-torn strip, Palestinian media reported.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/08/israeli-strike-kills-gaza-aid-director-behind-world-cup-screenings/

[2026-07-08 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US commanders ignored intelligence warnings before strike on Iranian girls’ school – CNN

Snippet: Senior US military commanders ignored warnings that intelligence on targets in Iran was outdated as they rushed to compile strike lists at the start of the war, CNN reports. Citing sources familiar with the decision-making process, the broadcaster said the decision contributed to the deadly strike on an Iranian girls’ school.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642724-us-commanders-ignored-intelligence-warnings-minab/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-08 19:14 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘over’

Snippet: ANKARA, Turkey — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. ceasefire and peace process with Iran is likely dead after the Pentagon launched major retaliatory strikes overnight.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-says-iran-ceasefire-is-over/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-08 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: At Least 2 Killed in Russia as Ukraine Hits Multiple Oil Refineries

Snippet: Ukrainian drone attacks killed at least two people in Russia, regional authorities said Wednesday, while Ukraine's military said it struck multiple oil refineries across the country as part of its ongoing campaign to disrupt Russian fuel supplies.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/08/at-least-2-killed-in-russia-as-ukraine-hits-multiple-oil-refineries-a93193

[2026-07-08 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Former sex workers near U.S. bases seek truth panel probe into rights violations

Snippet: SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- A group of former sex workers from now-defunct brothels around American military bases called on the state truth panel Wednesday to investigate state-sponsored human rights abuses against them.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260708009400315

[2026-07-08 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Russia targets Samsung-Ukraine missile plant in overnight strike – MOD

Snippet: Russia has carried out precision strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial facilities in Kiev, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has reported.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642713-russia-samsung-ukraine-missile/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-08 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Rutte Touts 'Literally Billions' Invested To Drastically Ramp Up NATO's Drone Capabilities

Snippet: NATO leadership has this week made clear where it plans to invest a bulk of defense and tech-related funds in the coming years, while making express reference to lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine battlefield.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/rutte-touts-literally-billions-invested-drastically-ramp-natos-drone-capabilities

[2026-07-08 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF targets Hezbollah terrorist after troops face fire in southern Lebanon, military dog killed

Snippet: The IDF killed a Hezbollah terrorist after being shot at while conducting a search of a structure where an IDF soldier was injured last week, the military announced on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901815

[2026-07-08 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Calls for caution over prosecution reform grow within ruling party

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10802506

[2026-07-08 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: What Future Awaits Ukrainian Military-Aged Male Refugees In The EU?

Snippet: Authored by Andrew Korybko,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/what-future-awaits-ukrainian-military-aged-male-refugees-eu

[2026-07-08 15:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea's Kim pays tribute to founder on death anniversary while reinforcing own leadership

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10802436

[2026-07-08 15:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, US, Japan reaffirm denuclearization on peninsula, deepen energy cooperation

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10802401

[2026-07-08 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran targets military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/08/world-news/iran-targets-sites-military-sites-across-middle-east-after-us-strikes/

[2026-07-08 14:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes

Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10802305

[2026-07-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Enemy within? The dispute endangering Taiwan’s ‘T-Dome’ air defence plan

Snippet: Strong Bow system cannot be included in special bill amid diminishing chances of securing supplementary funding this year, officials say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3359754/enemy-within-dispute-endangering-taiwans-t-dome-air-defence-plan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Jiupeng] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Enemy within? The dispute endangering Taiwan’s ‘T-Dome’ air defence plan

Snippet: Strong Bow system cannot be included in special bill amid diminishing chances of securing supplementary funding this year, officials say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3359754/enemy-within-dispute-endangering-taiwans-t-dome-air-defence-plan

[2026-07-08 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Should Israel Be Concerned About Egypt’s Massive New ‘Octagon’ Military Command Headquarters?

Snippet: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi inaugurated Egypt’s new State Strategic Command Headquarters, known as the “Octagon,” on Saturday in the New Administrative Capital east of Cairo.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-901808

[2026-07-08 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Taiwan's top shipbuilder bets on defense drive amid China's power play

Snippet: The CSBC Endeavor Manta, introduced last year, is one of Taiwan’s first military uncrewed surface vessels. It is designed to conduct a range of missions, including rescues, patrols, combat operations and attacks. (CSBC)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/taiwan-s-top-shipbuilder-bets-on-defense-drive-amid-china-s-power-play

[2026-07-08 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: How Interceptor Missiles Work: The Technology Behind Stopping Missiles In Mid-Air

Snippet: Authored by Kaif Shaikh via Interesting Engineering,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/how-interceptor-missiles-work-technology-behind-stopping-missiles-mid-air

[2026-07-08 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Alumni groups of Army, Navy, Air Force rally against gov't push to unify military academies

Snippet: SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Alumni associations of the Army, Navy and Air Force military academies on Wednesday called on the government to "immediately" halt its push to integrate the academies of the three military branches and scrap the plan.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260708004300315

[2026-07-08 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China's rare missile test will push wary Asia-Pacific countries to close ranks, analysts say

Snippet: China's rare launch of a ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific, demonstrating the sea-based leg of its nuclear arsenal, will push countries in the region to wall themselves off from Beijing by tightening defense ties.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/china-nuclear-missile-launch-test-pacific-weapons-military-defense-alliance-australia-.html

[2026-07-08 11:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens response

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C.— US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that has already shaken efforts to end the Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/08/world/americas-emea/us-strikes-iran-after-hormuz-attacks-tehran-threatens-response/2380426

[2026-07-08 11:15 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Iran accuses US of violating peace agreement after strikes target sites around strait of Hormuz

Snippet: The US military said the strikes were in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels on Tuesday that violated the ceasefire

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/08/iran-us-war-ceasefire-peace-agreement-strikes-strait-of-hormuz

[2026-07-08 11:11 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines eyes military space unit, satellite by 2028

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/eyes-military-space-unit-satellite-2028/

[2026-07-08 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US attacks on Iran expected to continue, US media reports

Snippet: A US military official indicated that air strikes against Iran would go on "for a while", according to the New York Times,

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-attacks-iran-expected-continue-us-media-reports

[2026-07-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why America’s most advanced warships are struggling with fires and electrical faults

Snippet: Chinese report claims problems expose vulnerabilities caused by excessive deployments, tech overreliance and insufficient shipyard support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3359728/why-americas-most-advanced-warships-are-struggling-fires-and-electrical-faults?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [USS Dwight D. Eisenhower] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why America’s most advanced warships are struggling with fires and electrical faults

Snippet: Chinese report claims problems expose vulnerabilities caused by excessive deployments, tech overreliance and insufficient shipyard support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3359728/why-americas-most-advanced-warships-are-struggling-fires-and-electrical-faults

[2026-07-08 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran warns of 'consequences' after US launches attacks in Hormuz Strait

Snippet: Iranian state media reported several explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, just moments after the US military indicated that its forces have started launching new strikes against the country.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-warns-consequences-after-us-launches-attacks-hormuz-strait

[2026-07-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea loses Canada submarine deal but cements top-tier defence status

Snippet: Coming a close second to Germany shows ‘K-defence’ can hold its own on the world stage, military experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3359718/south-korea-loses-canada-submarine-deal-cements-top-tier-defence-status?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why South Korea is celebrating a Canada submarine deal it lost

Snippet: Coming a close second to Germany shows ‘K-defence’ can hold its own on the world stage, military experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3359718/south-korea-loses-canada-submarine-deal-cements-top-tier-defence-status

[2026-07-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Web Exclusive] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Democracy Now

Title: "The Nightmare Is Repeating Itself": Filmmaker Julia Steers on Sudan War from El Fasher to El Obeid

Snippet: We continue our conversation with documentary filmmaker Julia Steers about her reporting on the conflict in Sudan, where the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been locked in a battle for control since 2023. While both sides are accused of war crimes, the RSF drew global condemnation after its fighters carried out atrocities in the city of El Fasher in October of 2025, with the United Nations describing them as “acts of genocide.” Advocates now fear further mass

Read full article: https://www.democracynow.org/2026/07/08/sudan_uae_rsf

[2026-07-08 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: CENTCOM says US forces launching new strikes against Iran

Snippet: The US military says its forces have started launching new strikes against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/centcom-says-us-forces-launching-new-strikes-against-iran

[2026-07-08 08:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US strikes dozens of Iranian targets after accusing it of breaching ceasefire | The National

Snippet: The US military launched new strikes against Iranian targets on Tuesday after Washington accused Tehran of attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/08/us-strikes-iran-ceasefire/

[2026-07-08 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: DUBAI — The US military launched new strikes against Iran early Wednesday, hours after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest exchange of fire to threaten the interim deal to end the fighting between the two countries.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/08/world/us-launches-new-strikes-against-iran-after-three-ships-were-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz/2380385

[2026-07-08 07:51 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: US military launches strikes against Iran in retaliation over strikes on commercial vessels

Snippet: This marks ⁠the first known US military strikes ​against ​Iran since late last ​month

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/07/us-military-strikes-iran-war-latest-news-updates