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Newest first · UTC+11:00IDF postpones Palestinian terror arrests as forces diverted to fight West Bank extremism - report
The IDF has needed to cancel and postpone the arrest of Palestinians suspected of terrorism as forces are diverted to deal with rising settler extremism in the West Bank, Army Radio reported on Sunday morning.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Iran disputes Qatar, Kuwait accounts of captured Iranian personnel, demands to investigate in Qatar
An Iranian military official said on Sunday that Qatar should allow an Iranian team to enter the country to investigate the fate of pilots whom Tehran says were captured by Qatari forces, Iranian media reported.
· REUTERS
Three killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine
Firefighters work at the site of a book market hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv
· Bbcnews
Beijing and Manila clash over arrests of ‘illegal’ workers as tensions worsen
Manila rejects criticism of defence chief – who accused China of ‘squid tactic’ – just as president indicates he wants to ‘reset’ ties
· Cao Jiaxuan
Beijing and Manila clash over arrests of ‘illegal’ workers as tensions worsen
Manila rejects criticism of defence chief – who accused China of ‘squid tactic’ – just as president indicates he wants to ‘reset’ ties
· Cao Jiaxuan
Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv’s largest aerial attacks of the war.
· The Associated Press
IDF kills second Hezbollah commander in round of weekend strikes in southern Lebanon
The IDF killed senior Hezbollah commander Abu Hassan Alaa during weekend strikes in the Deir ez-Zahrani area in southern Lebanon, the military announced on Sunday morning.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Cristiano Ronaldo watches from stands as Al Nassr begin SPL title defence with win | The National
Cristiano Ronaldo attended the Saudi Pro League season opener with his family as Al Nassr began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Al Fateh.
· The National
Arab League condemns Israeli strikes on Lebanon as 'dangerous escalation'
The Arab League has condemned Israel’s deadly strikes on Lebanon that killed 11 people and destroyed dozens of homes as “a dangerous escalation that threatens to derail any efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict”.
· Middleeasteye
‘The spirit of resistance’: De Gaulle biopic turns into surprise hit for France’s younger viewers
Historians argue box office enthusiasm shows desire for unifying figure as country faces political division
· Kim Willsher
North banks on pressure game as South eyes home-course equalizer
MANILA, Philippines – Team North will open its title defense in the ICTSI Elite Junior PGT Finals with a simple formula: play clean, stay patient and keep the pressure on until host South cracks.
· The Manila Times
Russian strikes kill Ukrainian woman as NATO jet downs drone over Romania
Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least one person and wounded seven more while a Spanish jet has shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace.
Israeli forces incur into Syria’s Quneitra, fire flares
A fire that erupted following incursions by Israeli forces in the town of Al-Rafid in Syria’s Quneitra region has been doused by local civil defence teams, according to the Quneitra Media Directorate.
· Middleeasteye
Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy
Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast comments
· Tom Mcilroy
Makhachev lands brutal head kick in UFC title defence
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North Korea’s Kim, Russia’s Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day
TIES. File photo shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their visit to Beijing to attend China's commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.
· Jodesz Gavilan
At first truth hearing, mother recounts PWD son’s death in Duterte’s drug war
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· Jairo Bolledo
‘They don’t care’: Broncos’ title defence now worst in 118 years of rugby league
The Broncos’ miserable premiership defence is now in contention to be declared the worst in rugby league history as Immortal Andrew Johns blasted Brisbane’s star-studded roster, declaring “they couldn’t care less if they win or lose”.
· Dan Walsh
Israel cannot wait forever for peace as Iran rapidly rebuilds its missile program - editorial
The clock has been ticking for two months since the June “ceasefire” between the US and Iran, and still the Islamic Republic is rearming.
· JPOST EDITORIAL
Houthis launch sixth ballistic missile at Marib city
Houthis have fired a sixth ballistic missile on the Yemeni city of Marib, according to the Marib governorate.
· Middleeasteye
Explosions heard in Lebanon's Nabatieh as Israel continues strikes
Explosions were heard in the area between Ali al-Taher Heights and the Dabsha area in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv faces missile barrage after Zelenskyy targets Russian satellite network
Kyiv mayor says attack has caused fires in at least two districts; Ukraine hits Russian rocket facility in long-range strike. What we know on day 1,636
· Guardian staff and agencies
N. Korea silent on Lee's proposal for dialogue to officially end Korean War
North Korea remained silent Sunday on South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's proposal to officially end the 1950-53 Korean War.
· Yonhap
N. Korea silent on Lee's proposal for dialogue to officially end Korean War
SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea remained silent Sunday on South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's proposal to officially end the 1950-53 Korean War.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Lebanon reports 11 dead in strikes that Israel says targeted Hezbollah
ANSAR, Lebanon — Lebanon said Israeli strikes on the south killed 11 people including three children on Saturday, the deadliest raids since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
· Agence France-Presse
S. Korean military fires warning shots after N. Korean troops briefly cross MDL
The South Korean military fired warning shots last week after a group of North Korean soldiers crossed the inter-Korean land boundary, prompting them to return to their side, a source said Sunday.
· Yonhap
S. Korean military fires warning shots after N. Korean troops briefly cross MDL
SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean military fired warning shots last week after a group of North Korean soldiers crossed the inter-Korean land boundary, prompting them to return to their side, a source said Sunday.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Trump: 9 Months At Sea For USS Lincoln 'Not Nearly Long Enough'
President Trump shrugged off mounting concerns over the welfare of 5,000 sailors aboard the USS Lincoln on Friday, denying that family members were worried and telling reporters that nine months at sea was "not nearly long enough." His remarks came on the same day that he promised an audience that he would declare t…
· Tyler Durden
Navy rebuilds Gaza coastal defense into 'Iron Wall' after October 7 failures
Israel's Navy has implemented sweeping structural changes since the October 7 massacre, rebuilding its coastal defense system into a multi-layered "Iron Wall" along the Gaza Strip's coastline.
· AMIR BOHBOT
Netflix fires back at Tyra Banks’ defamation claims over ‘ANTM’ documentary in nasty legal war
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· Audrey Rock
Department of War investigating mysterious triangle UFO videos after Post report
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· Shane Galvin
Australia urged to lead Indo-Pacific cable shield as hybrid war risks rise
Australia should treat cable resilience not only as a domestic security issue but also as a shared regional project, analysts say
· Sam Beltran
Australia urged to lead Indo-Pacific cable shield as hybrid war risks rise
Australia should treat cable resilience not only as a domestic security issue but also as a shared regional project, analysts say
· Sam Beltran
South Korea proposes dialogue to end war with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday called on Pyongyang to engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has remained unresolved for more than 70 years.
· RT
South Korea proposes dialogue to end war with North
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday called on Pyongyang to engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has remained unresolved for more than 70 years.
· RT
Yemen’s government says Houthi strikes hit residential areas in Marib
Yemen’s Houthis have launched several strikes on the government-held city of Marib, also hitting residential neighbourhoods, according to local authorities.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Putin loses 43K soldiers on Ukraine battlefield in one of bloodiest months since war’s start
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· Gabrielle Fahmy
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill at least 11 people as hostilities intensify
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· Sbsaustralia
Raiders sign former Texans’ starting DT to bolster defensive line
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· Valentina Martinez
"Won't Be Short-Lived": JPMorgan Warns Next Global Food Crisis Could Erupt Next Year
JPMorgan is the latest institutional research desk to warn that the next global food crisis may already be taking shape, driven by what its analysts describe as the "Five Ws": War, Weather, Warehousing, Water, and Waste.
· Tyler Durden
Saudi Arabia launches maritime coalition amid escalation in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has announced the formal launch of a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at safeguarding shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as escalating hostilities with Yemen’s Houthis threaten one of the world’s most important trade routes.
· RT
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Saudi Arabia has announced the formal launch of a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at safeguarding shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as escalating hostilities with Yemen’s Houthis threaten one of the world’s most important trade routes.
· RT
Report: Drone strikes kill three Houthi fighters and wound commanders in southwest Yemen
Yemeni government forces said at least three Houthis have been killed during drone strikes west of Taiz governorate, in the southwest of the country, according to the Yemen News Agency.
· Middleeasteye
Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spain's Ceuta
Spanish military personnel gather at the border with Morocco in Ceuta, following mass crossings of migrants from Morocco. (Reuters: Pedro Nunes)
Commissioner leading defence force reform wants to 'hold people to account'
The woman tasked with helping to steer systemic change in Australia's defence force says she is not looking to simply tick a box.
· Laura Lavelle
Acting Navy secretary salutes Lincoln crew amid mental health crisis reports
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· Geoff Earle
Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in strike that left children dead
The strikes in Lebanon unfolded in the early hours of Saturday morning. (AP Photo: Mohammed Zaatari)
Amotz Asa-El's 'The Jewish March of Folly' stresses the importance of Jewish unity - interview
As the Roman legions advanced on Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago, the city they were preparing to conquer was already at war with itself.
· ALEX WINSTON