Life and loss as a first responder in southern Lebanon
Ali Safiuddin is the head of the Civil Defence in Tyre, and in his life and career as a first responder, he has had to come to terms with life and loss.
· Al Jazeera Staff
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Newest first · UTC+11:00South Korean airport becomes busiest in world for global traffic amid Iran war
Incheon airport had 38.39m international passengers in first half of 2026, as traffic diverted from Middle East hubs
· Raphael Rashid
Wall Street Zeroes In On This "Pure-Play" US Attack Drone Company
Wall Street analysts are finally waking up to Unusual Machines as a pure-play in the effort to anchor America's sovereign drone supply chain. One-way attack drones and autonomous systems have forever changed modern warfare, forcing the Department of War to quickly fire up a massive procurement supercycle to stockpil…
· Tyler Durden
‘We have no protection’: Palestinian family vows not to leave Kusra home as extremists return
Qusai Abu Ridi, a Palestinian resident whose house in the village of Kusra, south of Nablus in the West Bank, has been targeted by radical Israeli settlers in recent days, said that despite actions taken by the Israeli military on Wednesday to remove the makeshift outpost outside his house, settlers are still presen…
· DANA BEN-SHIMON
Mecca Defence Agreement will include political and military coordination, Turkey says
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will form political and military mechanisms under a defence pact signed between the regional powers last week, Turkey's defence ministry said, adding the alliance would also deepen defence industry cooperation.
· Middleeasteye
Yemeni forces say Houthi attack repelled in Taiz amid escalation
Yemeni government forces have thwarted an attack by the Houthis on positions along the al‑Mafalis front, south of Haifan, in the southeastern part of Taiz province, as military escalation spikes in several governorates.
‘I made a mistake’: Charities still waiting for Reece’s promised $9 million for the homeless
Nick Reece likes to recount that he spent his first day as lord mayor volunteering at the Salvos, but now he is scrambling to repair his relationship with the Salvation Army and Melbourne City Mission after failing to deliver promised funding.
· Cara Waters
Vietnam’s warship project signals modernisation, bamboo diplomacy balance
As Hanoi seeks to build its defence manufacturing capabilities with the frigate, it is likely to remain dependent on foreign know-how
· Sam Beltran
Vietnam’s warship project signals modernisation, bamboo diplomacy balance
As Hanoi seeks to build its defence manufacturing capabilities with the frigate, it is likely to remain dependent on foreign know-how
· Sam Beltran
Defense minister stresses 'immediate' readiness after arms protocol lapse
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Thursday called for an "immediate" readiness posture during a visit to a front-line Army unit, following an arms protocol lapse discovered at a corps-level unit.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Eurovision bars countries in 'armed conflict' from hosting song contest | The National
Eurovision has changed its rules so countries at war or in a sensitive geopolitical situation cannot host the annual song contest.
· Sunniva Rose
Luxon survives another leadership vote months before New Zealand's election
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Wednesday that he survived a leadership vote prompted by a challenge from his defense minister less than three months before an election.
· Associated Press
‘I feel like I’m at war’: are we losing the battle against machine-made music?
Despite outcry from musicians, AI slop is creeping into the charts as record labels scramble to adapt to a new normal where hits can be made at the click of a button
On this day in Korea - August 15, 1945: Korea gains freedom from Japan
Korea regained its independence as Japan surrendered to the Allied forces in World War II, ending 35 years of harsh colonial occupation that began in 1910. On this historic day of national liberation, Yeo Un-hyung, a prominent left-leaning nationalist, took immediate political action by establishing the Committee fo…
· Yu doo-ho
Pentagon official and former Aukus sceptic says deal is ‘full steam ahead’, echoing Trump
Elbridge Colby, a US under secretary of war, says he is ‘very pleased’ with the nuclear submarine program’s progress
· Ben Doherty
Pentagon watchdog warns of severe decay at US military bases across Pacific region
The emergency Pentagon advisory highlights mould, structural damage and safety risks across 11 key bases in the region
· Bloomberg
Pentagon watchdog warns of severe decay at US military bases across Pacific region
The emergency Pentagon advisory highlights mould, structural damage and safety risks across 11 key bases in the region
· Bloomberg
Putin threatens tit-for-tat seizures of foreign vessels
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· Andrew Korybko
More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers
The Israeli army pictured in the West Bank village of Qusra on Wednesday
· Bbcnews
The Knicks will open their NBA Cup title defense against LeBron James and the 76ers
NEW YORK — The New York Knicks are going to open both of their title defenses against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.
· The Manila Times
Why Thailand is eyeing BrahMos missiles to boost maritime defence
Analysts say BrahMos could boost Thailand’s deterrence at sea and give it more options as tensions with Cambodia persist
· Maria Siow
Taiwan slows internet to a crawl to test its defenses
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, center, inspects Taiwan Navy conducting coastal strike and nearshore defense exercises during the annual Han Kuang military exercises in Kaohsiung, Southern Taiwan, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
· Johnson Lai
Eurovision to bar countries at war from hosting
Eurovision Song Contest organisers announced Wednesday that they were excluding any country in an armed conflict from hosting the competition and increased the mininum age of competitors.
· The Local
Colby says U.S. nuclear strategy aimed at deterring use of nuclear weapons
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- A senior Pentagon official on Thursday said the United States' new nuclear strategy currently under review is not aimed at highlighting the possible use of theater-range nuclear weapons but at deterring possible use of nuclear weapons by others by setting up a clear threshold.
· Kim Hyun-soo
(LEAD) Lee calls for defense reforms centered on 'smart' military, selective conscription
(ATTN: UPDATES with Lee's remarks on real estate market)
· Lee Haye-ah
Israeli strikes in south Lebanon a ‘violation of international law’: PM
Lebanon’s government has accused Israel of deliberately destroying homes and civilian infrastructure across the country’s south amid a ceasefire that has grown increasingly fragile.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US pushes back as Katz says IDF will not withdraw from security zone in southern Lebanon
After Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that the IDF "will not withdraw" from the security zone and ordered the military to prepare for a long-term presence, Washington clarified that "a permanent military presence in southern Lebanon is inconsistent with the commitments" made under the understandings.
· AMIR BOHBOT
US Embassies Across Mideast Are Permanently Reassigning Personnel
It is not just America's military bases in the Middle East which have been greatly reduced in terms of personnel or in some cases completely abandoned altogether due to the Iran war, but US Embassies in the region have also suffered forced downgrades of staff.
· Tyler Durden
Trump turns to economic pain as US bombings fail to sway Iran
Sustained naval blockade, more sanctions and making it harder for Tehran to sell its oil among the options to tighten the screws
· Bloomberg
Drone strikes on Zawiya expose weak link in Libya’s energy security | The National
Repeated drone strikes on Libya's Zawiya refinery complex has put the country on high alert given its dependence on the centre for energy security and its push to raise crude production and attract foreign investment.
· Fareed Rahman
Lee calls for defense reforms centered on 'smart' military, selective conscription
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung instructed his aides Thursday to swiftly pursue defense reforms centered on building a "smart" military through advanced technologies and selective conscription.
· Lee Haye-ah
N. Korea considering expanding troop deployment to Russia: report
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
Iraq’s PM seeks to disarm Iran-backed militias, but Tehran wants to meddle - analysis
On August 12, Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi visited the country’s Operations Center at Air Defense Command. He was there “to gain a field assessment of the status of the air defense system, its preparations, and its missions in protecting Iraq's skies,” his office said.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: the top dog of folding Androids
With great software and battery for two days, the pricey svelte folder strikes best balance between phone and tablet
· Samuel Gibbs
The secret supply route Russia is using to sustain the Iran war
Washington: Russia has quietly established a new strategic supply route to Iran across the Caspian Sea. Called by some the Caspian Express, this logistics corridor has become the backbone of Vladimir Putin’s effort to arm Tehran while allowing both countries to circumvent US maritime pressure in the Persian Gulf.
· Glen E Howard
ASEAN chief urges deeper Korea ties on energy, digital transition
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
Oil slick nears Omani beaches, anti-ISIS force to leave Iraq and Perseid meteors in sky over UAE | The National
An oil slick off Oman has begun contaminating beaches as it edges closer to shore. It came from the Russia-linked tanker, Caroline Bezengi, which was under sanctions and disabled by an explosion in June. Environmentalists are also warning about the long-term impact of pollution to the region caused by the Iran war.
· The National
Alan Jones’ lawyers accused by defence of ‘intimidating’ witness in indecent assault case
Judge rejects intimidation claim as high profile trial continues with complainant J’s ex-girlfriend cross-examined by shock jock’s defence team
· Jordyn Beazley
Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to run on renewables by 2023 after Rio Tinto strikes $2.5bn taxpayer bailout deal
Rio Tinto makes power supply deal with federal and NSW government to cut emissions and decarbonise, preventing potential closure
· Adam Morton
Iran war latest: Tehran rejects Trump claim of US control over Strait of Hormuz | The National
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· The National
US-China rivalry takes flight over scramble for contracts at Ethiopia’s Bishoftu airport
State-owned Chinese companies are leading the way in the bidding war, but Washington is pushing the claims of firms such as Boeing and GE
· Jevans Nyabiage
US-China rivalry takes flight over scramble for contracts at Ethiopia’s Bishoftu airport
State-owned Chinese companies are leading the way in the bidding war, but Washington is pushing the claims of firms such as Boeing and GE
· Jevans Nyabiage
Defeat from the jaws of victory: Civil war inside the environment movement
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· Nick O'Malley
What Gulf universities can learn from a Cambridge plagiarism scandal | The National
University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s resignation – following allegations of plagiarism and scrutiny of his research practices, credentials and biographical claims – has poured fuel on the culture-war fire in Anglo-American society. Mr Arday, who in 2023 became Cambridge’s youngest ever black professor, wa…
· Omar Al-Ubaydli
Israeli youth are highly motivated to serve in IDF but don't trust senior leadership, survey finds
The majority of Israeli youth are seeking combat roles in the IDF, however draftees generally lack trust in the army leadership, according to a survey conducted by the IDSF in August 2026.
· ESTHER DAVIS
Defense in Charlie Kirk's killing say shooter should not get death penalty, hit 'intended target'
The man charged with killing Charlie Kirk shouldn’t get the death penalty because the shooter "hit the intended target” and no one else was endangered when the conservative activist was shot from a rooftop at an event in Utah last year, his lawyers said.
· Associated Press
Taiwan holds anti-blockade naval drill during war games as China steps up maritime pressure
Taiwan's armed forces carried out an anti-blockade drill during annual war games, using the navy and coast guard to simulate escorting a merchant ship, the Defense Ministry said Thursday, as China steps up its maritime pressure.
· Yonhap
More UAE residents are opting for monthly rentals. Here's why | The National
Demand for short-term monthly rental units in the UAE is increasing as more people decide against committing to long-term contracts amid uncertainty driven by the war.
· Fareed Rahman
More UAE residents are opting for monthly rentals. Here's why | The National
Demand for short-term monthly rental units in the UAE is increasing as more people decide against committing to long-term contracts amid uncertainty driven by the war.
· Fareed Rahman
More UAE residents are opting for monthly rentals. Here's why | The National
Demand for short-term monthly rental units in the UAE is increasing as more people decide against committing to long-term contracts amid uncertainty driven by the war.
· Fareed Rahman