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Newest first · UTC+11:00NATO Chief Backs Renewed US Strikes On Iran As 'Absolutely Necessary'
Even if most individual NATO members are still reluctant to jump on board Trump's Iran war, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is busy praising American military action there amid the annual summit in Ankara.
· Tyler Durden
China eyes Russian submarine rescue expertise in Yellow Sea naval drills
Joint exercise reveals deepening military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow while sending signal to Washington and its regional allies
· Amber Wang
China eyes Russian submarine rescue expertise in Yellow Sea naval drills
Joint exercise reveals deepening military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow while sending signal to Washington and its regional allies
· Amber Wang
Hong Kong survivors push to close ‘consent loophole’ in reforms to sex crime laws
Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women and survivor group We Are X say ‘genuine but mistaken belief’ defence must be restricted
· Jess Ma
Hong Kong survivors push to close ‘consent loophole’ in reforms to sex crime laws
Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women and survivor group We Are X say ‘genuine but mistaken belief’ defence must be restricted
· Jess Ma
Senate Defense Bill Would Establish Fund For Government To Buy Into Private Companies
Authored by Kevin Stocklin via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Charlie Kirk assassination live updates: Defense attorneys question DNA evidence
The weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has entered its second day. Prosecutors aim to show that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial.
Trump declares ceasefire with Iran over during angry broadside at Nato summit
President calls Iranian leadership ‘scum’, rails against alliance, repeats demand for Greenland and threatens Spain
· Dan Sabbagh
Trump Tells Bessent To Halt US Trade With Spain, Calls Madrid A "Wasted Cause"
During a NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off trade with Spain over defense spending.
· Tyler Durden
Norway to Trump: We’re already doing the hard work in the Arctic
ANKARA — Norway’s defense minister pushed back on Donald Trump’s renewed pressure over Greenland, saying allies watching Russia in the high north are already doing real work on Arctic security.
· Chris Lunday
Refugee teacher fights to keep education alive for children displaced by Sudan's war
Sudanese families who fled from the war, are living in poor conditions in the town of Tajoura in northwestern Libya are trying to make sure the children in the community don't miss out on their education.
· AfricaNews
WATCH: No victory yet in impeachment trial, says prosecution
The prosecution team of the House of Representatives says there is no victory to be claimed yet in the Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, stressing that they are only pleased to present evidence, House legal spokesman and private prosecutor Benjamin Tolosa Jr. told reporters at the prosecution's press…
· The Manila Times
Lee, Trump discuss cooperation on building US military vessels during NATO dinner: spokesperson
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump had follow-up discussions on Trump's earlier request for Seoul's assistance in building military vessels at the ongoing North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit, Lee's presidential spokesperson said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
Brazil sounds alarm over US invasion threat
The US decision to brand Brazil’s two biggest criminal groups as terrorist organizations could serve as a pretext for military intervention, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry has warned.
Drone strikes on civilian vehicles kill at least 20 in Sudan, rights groups say
This is a locator map for Sudan with its capital, Khartoum. (AP Photo)
· Fatma Khaled
(LEAD) Lee, Trump discuss cooperation on building U.S. military vessels during NATO dinner: spokesperson
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· Park Boram
Netflix strikes deals in short-form video push
SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix is pushing deeper into the short-form video territory dominated by TikTok and YouTube, striking licensing deals with a slate of major US media publishers to carry bite-sized content on its platform.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump says interim deal with Iran to end war is 'over' after exchange of attacks | The National
The US agreement with Iran to end the conflict between the two countries is “over”, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, calling the Iranian leadership “sick people”.
· Amr Mostafa
Iran’s holy city of Mashhad prepares for Khamenei’s burial.
Tehran2:15 p.m. July 8
· Abdi Latif Dahir
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as Tehran warns of 'fearless' response
Trump says ceasefire is over and calls Iranian leaders 'scum'
· Bbcnews
Lee, Trump discuss cooperation on building U.S. military vessels during NATO dinner: spokesperson
ANKARA, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump had follow-up discussions on Trump's earlier request for Seoul's assistance in building military vessels at the ongoing North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit, Lee's presidential spokesperson said Wednesday.
· Park Boram
Trump reignites Greenland feud at NATO
ANKARA, Turkey — European leaders on Wednesday had a firm warning for Donald Trump as he revived his crusade to seize Greenland: Leave the Danish territory alone.
· Victor Jack, Chris Lunday, Megan Messerly, Ferdinand Knapp
Nato, Indo-Pacific 4 pledge defence, tech boost as deeper China-Russia ties spark alarm
Nato chief Mark Rutte meets top officials from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea on sidelines of Ankara summit
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Nato, Indo-Pacific 4 pledge defence, tech boost as deeper China-Russia ties spark alarm
Nato chief Mark Rutte meets top officials from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea on sidelines of Ankara summit
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Despite restricting Israeli defense firms, Macron flew to Syria on jet equipped with Elbit system
French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Syria on Monday evening, making him the first Western leader to visit the nation since last year’s rise to power of Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former member of al-Qaeda.
· EITAN ELIAS
Russia deploys powerful jammers to disrupt Starlink in war against Ukraine’s drones
Kyiv’s ‘mid-strike’ drone campaign causes Russia problems – but the Russians are developing ways to counter the strikes
· Reuters
Russia deploys powerful jammers to disrupt Starlink in war against Ukraine’s drones
Kyiv’s ‘mid-strike’ drone campaign causes Russia problems – but the Russians are developing ways to counter the strikes
· Reuters
Trump’s policy mayhem is making even the Maga faithful consider walking away
Even voters who identify as foot soldiers of his political army are increasingly willing to blame Trump for their economic troubles
· Eduardo Porter
Being concerned on China’s missile and taking responsibility
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Why have US-Iran strikes resumed and what does it mean for peace?
The United States launched dozens of strikes on Iran early on Wednesday in what it said was retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on commercial ships in the highly contested Strait of Hormuz, sparking widespread fears of the renewal of all-out war in the Middle East.
· Shola Lawal
Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over' after latest round of strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington's ceasefire with Tehran is over, after hostilities between the two sides escalated overnight.
· Chloe Taylor
Israeli strike kills Gaza aid director behind World Cup screenings | The National
The Israeli military has killed an official of the Egyptian Relief Committee in Gaza who had organised World Cup watch parties for residents in the war-torn strip, Palestinian media reported.
· Fatima Al Mahmoud
Trump orders a halt to US trade with Spain
ANKARA, Turkey — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was cutting off trade with Spain over defense spending — reviving a long-running feud between Washington and Madrid.
· Laura Kayali, Megan Messerly
Indonesia-India BrahMos deal buys Jakarta conflict insurance
Analysts say the missile deal aims to give Indonesia a supersonic shield to insulate its waterways from great-power clashes
· Resty Woro Yuniar
Indonesia-India BrahMos deal buys Jakarta conflict insurance
Analysts say the missile deal aims to give Indonesia a supersonic shield to insulate its waterways from great-power clashes
· Resty Woro Yuniar
Sheikh Hamdan meets Dubai pupils who set 'shining example' with international competition win | The National
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has met pupils from a school in the emirate who won the gold medal at a prestigious international event.
· The National
US commanders ignored intelligence warnings before strike on Iranian girls’ school – CNN
Senior US military commanders ignored warnings that intelligence on targets in Iran was outdated as they rushed to compile strike lists at the start of the war, CNN reports. Citing sources familiar with the decision-making process, the broadcaster said the decision contributed to the deadly strike on an Iranian girl…
· RT
Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘over’
ANKARA, Turkey — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. ceasefire and peace process with Iran is likely dead after the Pentagon launched major retaliatory strikes overnight.
· Megan Messerly, Paul McLeary, Jack Detsch
Russian strikes hit Kyiv for second consecutive night
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian air attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)
Siberia’s Kemerovo Region Restricts Truck Movement Amid Drone Attack Concerns
Authorities in Siberia’s Kemerovo region placed entry restrictions on trucks on Wednesday due to security concerns, following Ukrainian drone strikes that reportedly halted operations at Russia’s largest oil refinery this week.
· The Moscow Times
Polish MEP tears up Ukrainian Nazi collaborator flag at EU parliament (VIDEO)
A Polish member of the European Parliament has publicly torn up a flag of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) – whose fighters massacred up to 100,000 ethnic Poles in one of World War II’s worst atrocities – during a debate on Kiev’s bid to join the EU.
· RT
Australia’s neighbours unified following Chinese missile launch
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At Least 2 Killed in Russia as Ukraine Hits Multiple Oil Refineries
Ukrainian drone attacks killed at least two people in Russia, regional authorities said Wednesday, while Ukraine's military said it struck multiple oil refineries across the country as part of its ongoing campaign to disrupt Russian fuel supplies.
· The Moscow Times
Trump says he doesn't want anything to do with Spain: 'Cut off all trade'
President Donald Trump has slammed Spain for not contributing enough to NATO, as he attended the defense alliance summit in Turkey.
· Elsa Ohlen
Trump Signals Willingness To Sell Turkey F-35 Jets Despite Loud Netanyahu Protests
Israel and Turkey are in a bit of a tug-of-war with President Trump and potential major arms deals hanging in the balance. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had vehemently complained to Trump in a Friday call about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's escalating anti-Israel rhetoric, officials cited in A…
· Tyler Durden
Australia-Fiji defense pact likely spurred China’s missile splash
As part of his tour of the Pacific, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a significant defense treaty with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka.
· Joanne Wallis, Salote Tagivakatini
Iran 'definitely' holds chemical weapons even as nuclear capacity destroyed, Netanyahu warns
Iran possesses chemical weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed during an interview on Newsmax's The Record With Greta Van Susteran on Tuesday.
· TZVI JASPER
Defense to cross-examine NBI agent in impeachment trial
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· The Manila Times