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Newest first · UTC+11:00Why $370bn tech group Palantir pays 1.4 percent tax rate: Report
Palantir Technologies, the United States data analytics and artificial intelligence company which has contracts with the country’s military and intelligence apparatus, has “engineered its corporate structure” to pay no US federal corporate income tax, according to a new report.
· Caolán Magee
Houthis attacks on Yemeni government forces reportedly kills at least 30
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have killed at least 30 people in missile attacks on Yemeni military camps in Hadramout and Marib governorates.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Israel needs a Haredi draft compromise that protects Torah study and security - opinion
Nearly three years after the October 7 Hamas attack, Israel’s national debate has been trapped in an exhausting and polarizing loop: how to address severe military manpower shortages while resolving the long-running dispute over military service for the Haredi community. Despite mounting Supreme Court intervention, …
· ELI PALEY / THE MEDIA LINE
‘The Odyssey’ sparks war of words between critics and supporters of Christopher Nolan’s box-office smash
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is the only movie we can recall in eons to stir a wild debate among top scholars — including Joyce Carol Oates.
· Tim Baysinger
Ukraine strikes more oil facilities deep inside Russia — Zelenskyy
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine hit more oil facilities deep inside Russia in overnight attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday, as Kyiv kept up its campaign to undermine Moscow's wartime economy and embarrass the Kremlin.
· Associated Press
As Iran war drags on, Americans are bracing for more chaos in Middle East, poll finds
Five months into the US war with Iran, Americans who expect the Middle East to slide toward chaos outnumber those who see the war bringing more stability by three to one, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
· REUTERS
Iranians begging for more strikes are the ones with the most to lose
Six weeks after the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, the deal survives mostly as a rumor about itself.
· JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Iran tightens security grip at home as war conditions with US linger
As diplomatic efforts to end the United States-Israel war on Iran remain uncertain, Iranian authorities have tightened their internal security controls across the country, especially in the capital, Tehran. Over the last weeks, security forces and religious morality police have intensified restrictions, arrests, and…
· Al Jazeera Staff
Will the US-Iran war and Hormuz deadlock last for months?
The war between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered a critical juncture, with uncertainty about the future of the conflict leaving international markets and regional stability hanging in the balance.
· Mohammad Mansour
Yemen War Reignites As Houthis Intensify Saudi Shipping Attacks, Ground Assault, With Hormuz Deal 'Close'
Yesterday witnessed at least the eighth Saudi oil tanker attacked by the Houthis since the maritime blockade began on July 22, which is being followed by reports the Yemeni rebel group backed by Iran could be preparing for all-out war with Saudi Arabia.
· Tyler Durden
Rights groups denounce Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist as 'war crime'
Three human rights organisations have denounced an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon that killed a journalist in April as a "war crime."
· Middleeasteye
Calls for inquiry into Army training college for teenagers after reports of rape and abuse
Warning: This article contains sexual language and details of sexual assault
· Bbcnews
Abu Dhabi court hears evidence in Sudanese military weapons smuggling case | The National
Abu Dhabi's highest court has heard prosecution evidence over an alleged multimillion-dollar plot to buy military equipment and weapons through the UAE's financial systems to be sent to the Sudanese Armed Forces for use in the country's civil war.
· The National
Kuwait orders Iranian school shut: education ministry source
Authorities in Kuwait ordered the closure of a local Iranian school, a source at the education ministry told AFP on Thursday, after the country came under repeated Iranian attack during the Middle East war.
· Middleeasteye
Israel continues Qalandiya raid after order to take over a Palestinian refugee camp | The National
The Israeli military on Thursday continued its widespread operation in the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, part of a broader wave of violence engulfing the Palestinian territory.
· Thomas Helm
Eric Bieniemy’s son called cops about his weapons two days before allegedly shooting mother: ‘Cannot defend himself’
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· Matt Ehalt
Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons
TOKYO — Hiroshima on Thursday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the western Japanese city, with its mayor criticizing major powers for waging wars and urging them to stop justifying the possession of nuclear weapons as a method of deterrence.
· Associated Press
Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base
Exclusive: Louisiana firm awarded tender to build rudimentary outpost to house Moroccan troops
· Aram Roston
Arab and Islamic countries condemn Israeli violations in Gaza and urge action to preserve ceasefire plan | The National
Arab and Islamic countries on Thursday condemned what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, warning that the attacks threatened efforts to implement the second phase of the internationally backed plan to end the war.
· The National
Iran: Trump says he'd rather make deal than 'kill people' amid reports of weapons shortages
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday evening that Washington is holding talks with Iran and would prefer an agreement rather than further military action against the country.
· Middleeasteye
Frontline Ebola workers in DR Congo threaten to quit over unpaid salaries
Frontline health workers battling the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo say they are risking their lives without receiving the salaries they were promised, prompting strikes and fears that staff shortages could undermine efforts to contain one of the country's worst outbreaks as infections conti…
· AfricaNews
Famed budae jjigae franchise files for court rehabilitation
Nolboo, the South Korean restaurant franchise best known for its signature budaejjigae — a fusion stew that emerged in the aftermath of the Korean War, combining Korean ingredients such as kimchi and tofu with American staples like sausage and baked beans — has filed for court-led corporate rehabilitation after year…
· Tammy Park
Turkey and Syria pledge closer defence and counter-terrorism ties | The National
Turkey and Syria on Thursday said they will work together to strengthen their defence and counter-terrorism sectors to help “free Syria”.
· Mina Aldroubi
Saudi-led maritime defence alliance appoints commander as membership grows | The National
Saudi Maj Gen Abdullah Al Shehri has been appointed commander of the recently created multinational maritime alliance to protect Red Sea trade routes from attacks by Iran's allies, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.
· Amr Mostafa
US blocks wider Israeli attack on Hezbollah after deadly Lebanon blast, saving peace talks - report
The United States intervened to limit Israel's response to a deadly incident in southern Lebanon in which two IDF reservists were killed in an explosion near Majdal Zoun, Lebanese outlet Nidaa Al-Watan reported on Thursday.
· AMIR BOHBOT, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Venezuelan oil is ‘victor’s spoils’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump has hailed Venezuelan oil as the “spoils” of war, in stark contrast to his earlier portrayal of the January operation in Caracas as being intended to bring “peace, liberty, and justice” to the Venezuelan people.
· RT
Venezuelan oil is ‘victor’s spoils’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump has hailed Venezuelan oil as the “spoils” of war, in stark contrast to his earlier portrayal of the January operation in Caracas as being intended to bring “peace, liberty, and justice” to the Venezuelan people.
· RT
Veterans explain toll of traumatic brain injuries now seen in Iran war
Joe Shearer, who was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries from fighting in Iraq, poses for a portrait in his home in Colorado Springs, Colo., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)
· Ben Finley
Israel accused of targeting journalists in deadly series of strikes
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(3rd LD) N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: military
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; ADDS para 4 with details; UPDATES throughout) By Kim Hyun-soo
· Kim Hyun-soo
We need a wartime mindset to fight the threat of wildfires | Seth Klein
While many leaders compare the wildfire crisis to the second world war, governments fail to adopt the real lessons of pre-emptive wartime action
· Seth Klein
Veronica Burton takes pride in leading Valkyries' defense as Golden State challenges WNBA elites
The Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) shares a laugh with forward Kayla Thornton (5) after their win against the Washington Mystics during a WNBA basketball game in San Francisco on Saturday, July 18, 2026. (Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
· Janie Mccauley
North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the waters off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea's military said, the latest in a series of weapons tests by North Korea this year.
· Associated Press
GenAI war continues as Alexa+ upgrades Amazon’s smart home
It’s a time of transition for big tech’s original voice assistants. Google has already rolled out its Gemini for Home to existing smart speakers and displays, while Apple is planning a new generative AI Siri for later this year. This week it’s Amazon’s turn, with the e-commerce giant announcing Alexa+ is launching i…
· Tim Biggs
(2nd LD) N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: military
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 7-9)By Kim Hyun-soo
· Park Boram
Taiwan’s military drills suggest deeper alignment with the U.S.
Taiwan kicked off annual military exercises Wednesday aimed at simulating a response to a potential Chinese invasion of the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own. (AP Video by Johnson Lai and production by Naeun Kim)
· Simina Mistreanu
Pakistan army helicopters airlift bodies of climbers killed in avalanche
Pakistani army soldiers and volunteers unload from a helicopter the bodies of climbers, that were recovered from Broad Peak nearly a week after an avalanche swept away a 10-member international expedition, upon arrival at a military base in Skardu, in northern Pakistan, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/ M.H. Balti)
· Munir Ahmed
Italy removes Israeli companies, including Rafael, from Rome airport's counter-drone project
In a decision carrying significant diplomatic as well as legal implications, Italy’s Council of State has ordered “Aeroporti di Roma” (ADR) to replace the Israeli consortium responsible for the counter-drone protection system at Rome Fiumicino Airport with the Italian electronic warfare company ELT (Elettronica S.p.…
· THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
US military was testing GPS jamming on night of fatal air ambulance crash
Washington: An air ambulance crash that killed all on board may have been linked to the US military’s testing of an experimental jamming weapon.
· Connor Stringer
Ukraine hits Russian oil facilities, President Zelenskyy says
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, a residential building is damaged following a Russian air attack in Sumy, Ukraine, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)
· Illia Novikov
‘Thousands of booking to cancel’: Iran war upends Europe’s summer holidays
London, United Kingdom – Nadia Waleed had set off from London with her husband and three daughters for a holiday in Bali, before continuing on to Pakistan, with stopovers in Dubai.
· Sunniya Ahmad Pirzada
Ukraine’s military hits one of Russia’s biggest oil refineries in long-range drone attack
Ukraine's military on Thursday struck two Russian oil refineries hundreds of miles from its border, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as Kyiv continues to target the country's energy infrastructure.
· Sam Meredith
(LEAD) N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: military
(ATTN: CHANGES headline; ADDS byline; UPDATES throughout with details)By Kim Hyun-soo
· Kim Hyun-soo
US military finds no white phosphorus leak at South Korea's Osan Air Base
Air Force One with U.S. President Joe Biden arrives at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, file)
· Hyung Jin Kim
In Ukraine, Russia tries to sow panic with ‘safari’ strikes
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine – When two Russian bombs hit Kateryna Lahuta’s seafood business in Ukraine’s southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia last month, they shattered the last semblance of security for the 41-year-old entrepreneur.
· No Author
North Korea marks Hiroshima atomic bombing anniversary with missile test
North Korea fired off at least one ballistic missile on Thursday in a show of force a day after saying it would pursue unspecified “additional military options” in response to Japan’s growing defense capabilities.
· Jesse Johnson
Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – Middle East crisis live
Under the proposed agreement Tehran would control inbound traffic according to reports
· Taz Ali, William Christou
Football transfer rumours: Arsenal back for £60m Konsa? Asencio to Liverpool?
Today’s rumours are prising open their war chest
· Tomdavies