[2026-07-29 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year?

Snippet: Berlin, Germany – Music is a major part of Rayhan Butt’s life. The 18-year-old from the west German city of Bielefeld discovered his passion for the piano a few years ago, and now plays daily, sometimes for 12 hours a day. Picking up singing along the way, he performs regularly across the country.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/29/will-germany-bring-back-mandatory-military-conscription-next-year

[2026-07-29 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: At Least 3 Dead in Russia and Crimea After Ukraine Strikes Industrial Sites

Snippet: Ukrainian attacks across Russia and annexed Crimea killed at least three people, authorities said Wednesday morning, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed his military struck several industrial sites in an overnight blitz.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/29/at-least-3-dead-in-russia-and-crimea-after-ukraine-strikes-industrial-sites-a93363

[2026-07-29 16:25 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Hong Kong independent bookstores to close after police raid

Snippet: Hong Kong – A Hong Kong bookshop raided by national security police this month announced on Wednesday that it would close after 50 years in business, while another shut down ahead of schedule.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/29/asia-pacific/hong-kong-bookstores-close-police/

[2026-07-29 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Army guards western border without loaded ammunition: sources

Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- An Army unit has been conducting guard operations along the western front lines without live ammunition loaded, military sources said Wednesday, sparking concerns over lax military readiness and security posture.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729006800315

[2026-07-29 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil prices surge after Iranian missile attack on US forces and Saudi strikes on Iraq | The National

Snippet: Oil prices jumped as much as 5 per cent after Iran launched surprise missile attacks on US military assets and Saudi Arabia struck Iraqi militia targets.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/07/29/oil-prices-surge-after-iranian-missile-attack-on-us-forces-and-saudi-strikes-on-iraq/

[2026-07-29 15:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kumamoto quake prompts preparedness review, no South Korean casualties reported

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/10824480

[2026-07-29 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran attacks US bases in Middle East as Trump meets Netanyahu

Snippet: The United States military says it intercepted ballistic missiles fired by Iran across the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/29/iran-attacks-us-bases-in-middle-east-as-trump-meets-netanyahu

[2026-07-29 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Army faces criticism over unloaded machine guns at frontline posts

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/10824410

[2026-07-29 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Few families return to southern Lebanese village as part of Israel 'pilot zones' deal

Snippet: Mahasen Faqih and her husband, Mohammed Sobeih, smile as they sit amid the rubble of their home after returning to it following the Israeli military operation in Zawtar al-Gharbieh, Lebanon, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-zawtar-pilot-zones-talks-rome-hezbollah-21ec1cae5cfc2b8b2c31873287686340

[2026-07-29 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties with PLA at anniversary event

Snippet: Speaking at the Chinese embassy, US deputy assistant defence secretary Alvaro Smith says ‘clear, steady progress’ is being made

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362210/pentagon-official-hails-stronger-military-ties-pla-anniversary-event?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 14:30 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties with PLA at anniversary event

Snippet: Speaking at the Chinese embassy, US deputy assistant defence secretary Alvaro Smith says ‘clear, steady progress’ is being made

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362210/pentagon-official-hails-stronger-military-ties-pla-anniversary-event

[2026-07-29 14:15 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US stealth fighter surge risks a readiness nosedive

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/us-stealth-fighter-surge-risks-a-readiness-nosedive/

[2026-07-29 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US government bans humanoid robots manufactured abroad

Snippet: NEW YORK — US President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday added humanoid and quadruped robots to a list of products and companies that are banned from being imported into the United States on national security grounds.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/business/sunday-business-it/us-government-bans-humanoid-robots-manufactured-abroad/2393689

[2026-07-29 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US military says intercepted missiles launched by Iran

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US military said Tuesday it had intercepted multiple missiles launched by Iran, ending a days-long respite in attacks between the foes.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/world/americas-emea/us-military-says-intercepted-missiles-launched-by-iran/2393687

[2026-07-29 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea, China pledge closer ties at banquet marking Chinese military anniv.

Snippet: BEIJING/SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and China called for closer bilateral friendship and cooperation at a banquet in Pyongyang, celebrating the 99th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), the North's state media reported Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729005000315

[2026-07-29 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols

Snippet: De facto American embassy says the two sides are coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and maritime law enforcement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362193/us-posts-photo-coastguard-working-taiwan-after-beijing-starts-patrols?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 11:36 UTC+10:00] [Defence International] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols

Snippet: De facto American embassy says the two sides are coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and maritime law enforcement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362193/us-posts-photo-coastguard-working-taiwan-after-beijing-starts-patrols

[2026-07-29 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Watch: US Navy's New Suicide Drone Boats Help Sink Decommissioned Amphibious Assault Ship

Snippet: The US military has effectively taken a page from Ukraine's drone-boat playbook, using a swarm attack against high-value Iranian maritime assets earlier this month. Separately, a Texas shipyard is preparing to mass-produce these unmanned vessels by the thousands.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/watch-us-navys-new-suicide-drone-boats-help-sink-decommissioned-amphibious-assault-ship

[2026-07-29 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Renewed fire from Iran, a big quarter for SK Hynix and a quake in Japan

Snippet: Hello, this is Anniek Bao writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/cnbc-iran-strikes-american-military-jordan-japan-earthquake-sk-hynix-earnings-.html

[2026-07-29 10:50 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing amid aftershocks

Snippet: Military mobilises thousands of personnel after quake on southern Kyushu island that registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/29/japan-earthquake-death-aftershocks

[2026-07-29 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Military source denies Iran's involvement in targeting Saudi Arabia

Snippet: A military source has denied accusations of Iran's involvement in the firing of projectiles from other countries at targets in Saudi Arabia, Tehran state media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/military-source-denies-irans-involvement-targeting-saudi-arabia

[2026-07-29 09:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran launched missiles at US bases in Middle East in attempted 'surprise attack,' US CENTCOM said

Snippet: Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles towards US military bases across the Middle East on Wednesday morning, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed in a post on X/Twitter.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-903953

[2026-07-29 09:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Iran launches 'attempted surprise attack' on US forces in Middle East

Snippet: A US military ship is seen in the foreground in the Arabian Sea in April.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70g6y24d76o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-29 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Detroit Gets Drafted: Ford And GM Head Back To The Battlefield

Snippet: One of the defining themes of the Trump administration's second term has been rebuilding America's industrial base—not just by bringing manufacturing back to U.S. soil, but by restoring domestic capacity in industries considered critical to national security.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/detroit-gets-drafted-ford-and-gm-head-back-battlefield

[2026-07-29 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US bans new Chinese robots, power inverters in latest tech crackdown

Snippet: Trump administration cites threats to US national security and supply chain vulnerabilities as reasons for latest sanctions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362185/us-bans-new-chinese-robots-power-inverters-latest-tech-crackdown?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 08:11 UTC+10:00] [Federal Communications Commission] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US bans new Chinese robots, power inverters in latest tech crackdown

Snippet: Trump administration cites threats to US national security and supply chain vulnerabilities as reasons for latest sanctions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362185/us-bans-new-chinese-robots-power-inverters-latest-tech-crackdown

[2026-07-29 07:24 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Grenades, military-grade weapons seized from alleged Sydney safehouse

Snippet: Grenades, military-grade weapons, more than 1000 rounds of ammunition and $3 million worth of drugs were uncovered in an alleged Sydney safehouse when the state’s anti-gang detectives raided the suburban property on Tuesday, raising renewed concerns about the spread of firearms in the city months after gun reforms passed the parliament.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/grenades-military-grade-weapons-seized-from-alleged-sydney-safehouse-20260729-p60jg9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian acting defence minister says weapons manufacturing ‘more active than before'

Snippet: Iran's acting defence minister, Brigadier General Seyed Majid Ibn al-Reza, said on Tuesday that Iranian defence manufacturing lines are “more active than before”, opposing Trump's claims that US attacks have degraded Iran’s military defences.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-acting-defence-minister-says-weapons-manufacturing-more-active

[2026-07-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Clear directive: AFP ready to defend PH rights in WPS

Snippet: The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday said the President’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) provided clear direction for the military, particularly in defending the country’s sovereignty and sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/482640/clear-directive-afp-ready-to-defend-ph-rights-in-wps/

[2026-07-29 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF officers tell Trump: 'Settler violence' claims ignore West Bank terrorism -exclusive

Snippet: A group representing thousands of retired Israeli military officers and security professionals sent US President Donald Trump a letter rejecting allegations of widespread violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, escalating a dispute between rival groups of former Israeli defense officials seeking to influence the White House.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-903945

[2026-07-29 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Mali: Senegalese president arrives for talks with junta leader

Snippet: Senegalese president Bassirou Diamaye Faye has arrived for an official visit and discussions with the head of Mali's military junta.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/28/mali-senegalese-president-arrives-for-talks-with-junta-leader/

[2026-07-29 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Residents return to southern Lebanese village amid widespread destruction

Snippet: Mahasen Faqih gestures toward the rubble of her neighborhood from inside her destroyed home after returning to it following the Israeli military operation in Zawtar al-Gharbieh, Lebanon, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/photos-lebanon-war-israel-hezbollah-f0c5879831ab156985d9f6b497f2117f

[2026-07-29 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped

Snippet: On Friday evening, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a “wide-scale military operation” across the occupied West Bank following a settler attack in the village of Tal that morning, Palestinian ambulance driver Yousef Diriya, 50, found himself trapped for four hours at Awarta checkpoint while transporting kidney dialysis patients.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/28/no-freedom-at-all-israeli-closures-leave-west-bank-patients-trapped

[2026-07-29 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: INSS: Israelis as concerned about violence between social groups as Iran acquiring nuclear weapons

Snippet: Israelis viewed social cohesion and national security as the issues facing the greatest threats, according to a new report published by the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-903936

[2026-07-29 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Over half of Iranians view Netanyahu positively, 40% see Israel-US strikes as ‘humanitarian' - poll

Snippet: Around 40% of Iranians consider the US and Israeli military action against the Islamic Republic a “humanitarian intervention,” according to a survey of 31,450 Iranians aged 15 or older living in the country, conducted by the Netherlands-based non-profit research foundation The Group for Analyzing and Measuring Attitudes in Iran (GAMAAN).

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-903934

[2026-07-29 01:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Kiev-linked militants busted in Iraq – top official

Snippet: The Iraqi authorities have busted several militant cells linked to Ukraine that were involved in multiple attacks within the country, according to National Security Adviser Qasim al-Aboudi.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643582-ukraine-militants-iraq-attacks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-29 01:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists

Snippet: Mahasen Faqih is seen through a shattered glass door as she checks her home, destroyed during the Israeli military operation, after returning to it in Zawtar al-Gharbieh, Lebanon, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/top-photos-day-ap-photojournalists-1d43a1bbdffd4837aadbd526fff66052

[2026-07-29 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Trump confident in US arms stockpile after private-sector commitments | The National

Snippet: President Donald Trump's administration is facing fresh scrutiny about the status of the US military's weapons stockpile amid a lull in the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/28/trump-confident-in-us-arms-stockpile-after-private-sector-commitments/

[2026-07-29 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kenya and Britain resume military training after a delay in defense deal

Snippet: NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya and Britain on Tuesday agreed to resume military training in the East African nation after a delay in signing a new defense cooperation agreement that were largely attributed to Kenyan legislators’ concerns about protecting nearby communities.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kenya-uk-military-agreement-3b5eecf6e06b758b6021c51a4c2ced9b

[2026-07-29 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Russia’s victory over Ukraine to benefit all humanity – academic

Snippet: Russia’s victory in the Ukraine conflict would serve the interests of “all peace-loving humanity” by checking NATO and EU encroachment on national sovereignty, Greek philosophy professor Dimitrios Patelis has told RT. Patelis, who teaches at the Technical University of Crete, made the remarks in an interview aired on Tuesday, saying that Greece’s NATO and EU commitments have pushed national security “into the background.” He argued that pan-European legislation is now taking precedence over national law and effectively negates sovereignty and

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643565-russias-victory-over-ukraine-to-benefit-everyone/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-29 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Record Chinese biotech out-licensing meets rising US scrutiny

Snippet: Surging cross-border deals out of China are running headlong into intensifying US national security fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3362144/record-chinese-biotech-out-licensing-meets-rising-us-scrutiny?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Record Chinese biotech out-licensing meets rising US scrutiny

Snippet: Surging cross-border deals out of China are running headlong into intensifying US national security fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3362144/record-chinese-biotech-out-licensing-meets-rising-us-scrutiny

[2026-07-29 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) Brief alert issued after U.S. military reports low-risk white phosphorus leak at air base

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with latest statement from U.S. Air Force; ADDS byline; CHANGES dateline; TRIMS)By Kim Seung-yeon

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260728011753315

[2026-07-29 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE and US Centcom to create bilateral AI task force | The National

Snippet: The UAE and US have agreed to create a bilateral task force to speed up the development of artificial intelligence tools for military purposes.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/07/28/uae-and-us-centcom-to-create-bilateral-ai-task-force/

[2026-07-29 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE and US to develop AI military applications | The National

Snippet: The UAE and US have agreed to create a bilateral task force to speed up the development of artificial intelligence tools for military purposes.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/07/28/uae-us-military-ai-task-force/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: US lawmakers seek national security probe of Chinese chip giant CXMT after blockbuster IPO: ‘Ticking time bomb’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/28/business/us-lawmakers-seek-security-probe-into-chinese-chipmaker-cxmt-over-blockbuster-487b-ipo/

[2026-07-29 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Teenager who planned terror attack indicted by IDF prosecutor after confession

Snippet: A 16-year-old from the West Bank was indicted by the IDF's military prosecutor on Monday for planning a terror attack, after being arrested two weeks prior.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-903916

[2026-07-28 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump says ‘good chance’ of progress in Iran talks. What we know

Snippet: US President Donald Trump says Washington is engaged in “very friendly negotiations” with Iran after pausing military strikes last week, raising hopes that weeks of escalating attacks could give way to renewed diplomacy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/28/trump-says-good-chance-of-progress-in-iran-talks-what-we-know

[2026-07-28 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cracks down on sales of decommissioned military equipment ‘to protect PLA’s image’

Snippet: Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362153/china-cracks-down-sales-decommissioned-military-equipment-protect-plas-image?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-28 22:42 UTC+10:00] [military uniforms] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cracks down on sales of decommissioned military equipment ‘to protect PLA’s image’

Snippet: Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362153/china-cracks-down-sales-decommissioned-military-equipment-protect-plas-image