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Newest first · UTC+11:00'I saw the fire, then heard the blast': Deraa's fields peppered with explosives from Syria's civil war | The National
In a former quarry surrounded by farmland outside the city of Deraa in southern Syria, experts are preparing to detonate an unexploded Russian missile left over from the war. A shepherd discovered it a few days earlier in a nearby field.
· Lemma Shehadi
Five years after the fall of Kabul, 'war on terror' ghosts have come home
Five years ago, the world watched in stunned disbelief as the final American military aircraft left Kabul, bringing a chaotic and humiliating end to a 20-year occupation.
· Middleeasteye
Iran says its armed forces emerged stronger from latest war
Iran’s acting Defence Minister Seyed Majid Ebn al-Reza says Tehran will resist any attack on the country’s territory, independence or security.
· Middleeasteye
Germany plans a €12B missile program to deter Putin
BERLIN — The German government expects it will need almost €12 billion to build a new arsenal of long-range weapons aimed at deterring Russia, according to defense ministry documents seen by POLITICO.
· Chris Lunday
Oil heads for weekly gain while gold and Bitcoin jump on US Treasury buyback plans | The National
Oil prices were set for a weekly jump while gold and Bitcoin surged on Friday amid Iran war uncertainty and a US push to double its bond buyback programme.
· Alvin R Cabral
Steve Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Russians in Moscow are facing long queues for petrol
· Bbcnews
Australia charges dual citizen accused of spying for Russia in Ukraine
The Russian-Australian man who enlisted in Ukraine’s military has been accused of sharing unit locations and troop data with Moscow
· Agence France-Presse
Australia charges dual citizen accused of spying for Russia in Ukraine
The Russian-Australian man who enlisted in Ukraine’s military has been accused of sharing unit locations and troop data with Moscow
· Agence France-Presse
Israel’s new Syria dilemma: Netanyahu’s Russia playbook faces 'Turkey test'
Israel awoke to a fundamentally changed Middle Eastern reality on September 30, 2015: Russian fighter planes streaked through the skies over Homs, carrying out Moscow’s first combat sorties in the Middle East since the end of the Cold War.
· HERB KEINON
Pakistan expands powers of military chief
Pakistan has vastly expanded the powers of Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) Asim Munir through two new laws passed on Thursday.
· RT
Charter plane crash near Alaskan military site kills 8
Eight people have been killed as a charter plane crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska, according to the United States military.
Russia says ready for ‘new ideas’ on Ukraine war that match Putin’s goals
Moscow is ready to listen to new ideas for ending the war in Ukraine, provided they align with President Vladimir Putin’s position, a senior Russian diplomat has said.
· Al Jazeera Staff
How China eased pressure on oil markets by halting purchases and relying on reserves
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz should, in principle, have caused a far greater shock to oil markets than it has. This, in large part, is due to China’s policy of using its strategic stockpiles rather than purchasing crude oil at inflated prices due to the war.
· Middleeasteye
Drone strike wounds 13 in Tigray capital as fears of renewed war grow
A drone strike on Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, injured at least 13 people, including five children, a hospital official said Thursday. The attack comes amid growing tensions between federal and Tigrayan forces and fears the region could slide back into war.
· AfricaNews
Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies matters
Floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina fill the streets near downtown New Orleans on Aug. 30, 2005. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
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NATO member Romania scrambles F-16 fighter jets to destroy drone near critical European gas project
Romania's president has accused Russia of deploying a marine drone that its military destroyed on Thursday after it was spotted close to a major natural gas development.
· Chloe Taylor
Clashes erupt between Palestinians, Jewish West Bank settler group during unapproved hike - report
A Jewish settler group clashed with West Bank Palestinians after entering a village during an unapproved hike, Army Radio reported on Friday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, US air force says
A plane crash at a remote US Air Force site in Alaska has killed all eight people on board, the US military has said.
· Bbcnews
Dave Bautista confirmed as new God of War star
Dave Bautista was rumoured to be the new lead of the video game adaptation for weeks
· Bbcnews
Japan seeks record US$56 billion defence push amid growing regional tensions
Major outlays are being planned for drones, AI-enabled command systems, long-range missiles and support for the domestic defence industry
· Julian Ryall
Japan seeks record US$56 billion defence push amid growing regional tensions
Major outlays are being planned for drones, AI-enabled command systems, long-range missiles and support for the domestic defence industry
· Julian Ryall
Iran’s economic crisis deepens as hard-line leaders dig in on war
People walk in Tehran’s traditional main bazaar, Iran, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Mehdi Fattahi
Seoul’s ‘pacemaker’ role faces test as US-North Korea diplomacy raises sidelining concerns
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 i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to Russia
Australian police have charged a dual Russian-Australian citizen for trying to pass Ukrainian military information to people he believed were linked to Russian intelligence.
· Al Jazeera Staff
(URGENT) Samsung Electronics expects funds worth up to 110 tln won for shareholder returns this year
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
· Lee Minji
Popular Ukrainian Official Raises Stakes Against Zelensky With Election Call: Democracy Held 'Hostage'
Ukrainian President Zelensky is once again under immense internal pressure, amid new corruption investigations which run straight through the presidential office as well as growing calls to finally hold elections despite the ongoing war with Russia.
· Tyler Durden
S. Korea-US drills wrap up
Joint military drills between South Korean and US troops ended Friday, nearly a week ahead of schedule.
· Tammy Park
Chance of Iran war expansion dropped after Trump declared economic warfare, officials say
Security sources said on Friday that the chances of expanding the military confrontation with Iran in the near term have decreased, following a series of meetings and discussions with senior US officials.
· AMIR BOHBOT
Indonesia and China discuss defense cooperation and energy security
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, right, walks with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono for the Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue between Indonesia and China in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)
· Edna Tarigan
‘Justice will prevail’: Ex military man David Elliott uses ICAC to machine gun opponents
Marching down Elizabeth Street, his silk regimental tie from Duntroon military college tucked neatly into his charcoal suit, former army officer and ex-Liberal minister David Elliott presented a stark contrast to the parade of reluctant witnesses who have arrived at the ICAC over the past month.
· Kate McClymont
UK‑Ukraine drone partnership will boost long‑term security
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· Arun Dawson
Spain moves hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to temporary shelters
National Police and Civil Guard officers escorted migrants to temporary reception sites at Loma Margarita and El Embolsamiento. More than 1,200 people had been transferred by late morning, while local reports put the total at up to 1,700. The beach was later cleared, although some migrants returned. Spain has prepar…
· AfricaNews
Australian police charge man accused of attempting to share Ukrainian military intel with Russian agents
Vladmir Teslov, 27, charged after allegedly seeking to provide information about Ukrainian forces to ‘Russian intelligence services’
· Nino Bucci, Andrew Messenger
Israeli army advances into southern Lebanese town, shelling reported
The town of Khiam in Lebanon's Nabatieh is currently facing heavy Israeli shelling as army vehicles enter the area, according to state media.
· Middleeasteye
After Ben-Gurion airport crisis, Netanyahu must placate thousands of raging voters - analysis
In May 1946, less than a year after the end of World War II, the United States was trying to return to normal life. The economy was struggling to recover, inflation was surging, and workers were demanding wage increases after the war years. Then the trains stopped. A nationwide strike paralyzed the transportation of…
· LIAT RON
Kyiv residents search through the wreckage after Russia’s deadly barrage
The attack began shortly after midnight on 20 August and lasted for nearly nine hours. In Solomianskyi, the upper floors of a nine-storey apartment block were destroyed, killing at least eight people and leaving others trapped beneath the rubble. Emergency crews rescued 12 residents as they searched the wreckage for…
· AfricaNews
Houthis Claim Fourth Attack On Saudi Aramco Refineries This Month
Yemen's Houthis, or the Ansar Allah movement, released a statement Thursday announcing new military operations against Saudi Arabia which targeted an Aramco facility and an airport in Najran province, saying that forces "carried out two military operations using two drones."
· Tyler Durden
Iran war enters a new phase, Israel and Turkey clash over Syria, and UAE schools prepare to reopen | The National
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the US says economic pressure on Iran could prevent a return to large-scale fighting, with Vice President JD Vance describing the war as entering a “new phase” and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promising further measures on Monday.
· The National
Russia conducts missile test near Kuril Islands after Japanese protest
The Russian Navy has carried out a successful missile test near the country’s Kuril Islands, the Pacific Fleet has said.
· RT
Russia conducts missile test near Kuril Islands after Japanese protest
The Russian Navy has carried out a successful missile test near the country’s Kuril Islands, the Pacific Fleet has said.
· RT
(URGENT) Stocks end higher on chip gains amid hopes for shareholder return plans
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
· Kang Jae-eun
U.S.-N. Korea talks key to breaking stalemate: Seoul official
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Resuming direct talks between the United States and North Korea is the most "practical" solution to halting Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program, a senior unification ministry official said Friday, amid concerns that Washington's overture to Pyongyang could sideline Seoul.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says
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· Nicholas McEntyre
JD Vance says US economic pressure 'most effective tool' against war on Iran
US Vice President JD Vance said that the country has entered a "new phase" in its war on Iran, leading with economic pressure as Washington's "most effective tool".
· Middleeasteye
US missile and air-defence spending is soaring | The National
The US military is asking for significantly more money to buy missiles, air-defence systems and counter-drone technology in a sign of how quickly the demands of modern warfare are changing.
· Fadah Jassem
US missile and air-defence spending is soaring | The National
The US military is asking for significantly more money to buy missiles, air-defence systems and counter-drone technology in a sign of how quickly the demands of modern warfare are changing.
· Fadah Jassem
Fil-Am Dave Bautista steps into lead role in ‘God of War’
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American actor Dave Bautista is stepping into the role of Kratos in Prime Video’s upcoming “God of War” series, replacing Ryan Hurst after the original lead suffered a serious injury during production.
· Iza Iglesias
ICE allegedly accelerated Iranian deportations during US-Iran war, NIAC claims
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accelerated efforts to deport Iranian nationals in the aftermath of the 12-Day War, emails obtained by the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) show.
· LEO FEIERBERG BETTER