US military unleashes ‘powerful strikes’ on Iran to impose ‘heavy costs’ for ceasefire violation
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The US has launched a series of strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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California goes to war against ‘Indians’
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· CA Post Editorial Board
Lamar Odom entering plea deal in Las Vegas DUI case, defense attorney says
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· Associated Press
U.S. resumes 'powerful strikes' on Iran after Hormuz Strait ship attacks, CENTCOM says
The U.S. began a "series of powerful strikes" against Iran on Tuesday in retaliation for Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said.
· Garrett Downs
US cancels waiver allowing Iran oil sales as Gulf vessels attacked
The Trump administration on Tuesday revoked a licence that temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran after several vessels came under attack in the Gulf, removing the main economic incentives that saw it agree to an end to the war in the Middle East.
· Middleeasteye
AFP monitors 74 Chinese vessels in WPS in June
The Philippine military monitored 74 Chinese navy and coast guard vessels in key areas of the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS) in June, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Tuesday.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Seoul opens door to NATO-wide joint defense procurement market
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Australia news live: PM to host three Pacific leaders in Brisbane, with all eyes on China after missile test
Leaders from Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea to join Albanese at State of Origin decider. Follow today’s news live
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'Projectiles' hit Strait of Hormuz tankers, as US revokes Iran oil licence
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Incredible new robot that stalks seabed for enemy mines created by military in California
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· Sheetal Banchariya
Trump lashes out at NATO as first day of summit wraps in Turkiye
United States President Donald Trump has declared he is “very disappointed with NATO” on the first day of a summit of leaders of the mutual defence alliance in Turkiye that exposed tensions over European defence spending, the Russia-Ukraine war and the future of Greenland.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Friend or enemy? China missile test sees Pacific nations finally speak out
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· Nick Sas
Lee, Canadian PM Carney discuss cooperation on defense industry, critical minerals
ANKARA, July 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed Tuesday to continue cooperation in the defense industry and critical minerals during their talks on the margins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Ankara, Turkey, a Seoul official said.
· Park Boram
Sinner’s Wimbledon title defence reaches semi-finals as Cruz Hewitt wins again
London: Titleholder Jannik Sinner continues to put the ghosts of his failed Roland-Garros behind, advancing to the Wimbledon semi-finals with a straight-sets win over Jan-Lennard Struff.
· Marc McGowan
US shares PH's concerns over China's ballistic missile launch
MANILA, Philippines — United States Ambassador to Manila Lee Lipton said the US shares the concerns of the Philippines about China's ballistic missile launch into Pacific ocean.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Rutte’s ‘Made in NATO’ weapons push collides with EU’s ‘Buy European’ drive
ANKARA, Turkey — NATO chief Mark Rutte announced tens of billions of dollars in new defense deals Tuesday, hailing a new age of transatlantic industrial cooperation. There’s just one catch: the EU is set on fostering its own homegrown industries.
· Laura Kayali, Victor Jack, Chris Lunday
US appeals court strikes down key part of Florida law restricting campus race and gender discussions
Ron DeSantis’s Stop Woke Act suffers another legal setback, with the state accused of ‘puppeteering’
· Richardluscombe
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland
ANKARA, Turkey — President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted that the United States should be in control of Greenland rather than NATO ally Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe even as the trans-Atlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals at a summit in an attempt to appease the mercurial U.S. le…
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Strait of Hormuz threat level raised to 'severe' after Iran attacks tankers using U.S. Navy route
The threat level to ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz has increased to "severe" after several Iranian attacks on tankers, a naval coalition led by the U.S. warned merchant vessels Tuesday.
· Spencer Kimball
Trump joins NATO leaders in Turkey, in photos
Two men walk past the NATO logo during the NATO Defense Industry Forum at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
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PH military space center in the works - AFP chief
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is now laying down ground work for the first ever Philippine space center, AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. confirmed.
· Izel Abanilla
Trump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summit
President also threatens to pull all American troops from Europe and rails against Nato stance on Iran war
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Israel Police seize vehicles, weapons in Arab sector crime crackdown amid organized crime crisis
Israel Police are conducting a broad series of operations this week in northern Israel to combat the rise in organized crime within the Arab Israeli population.
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Four killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza | The National
Israel's military killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday, the territory's health officials said.
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Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey and hails 'good chemistry' with Erdogan | The National
US President Donald Trump said he would lift sanctions on Turkey and consider selling F-35 jets to the country after arriving in Ankara for a high-stakes Nato summit dominated by tension between member states and US criticism of Europe's stance on the war in Iran.
· Lizzie Porter
Zelenskyy says Nato should let Ukraine join to ‘make all of us stronger’
Ukraine’s president says defensive capabilities built up in war with Russia mean it would be wrong to exclude it
· Dan Sabbagh
Nato launches defence projects to counter Russia and China
New measures focus on critical minerals, drone capabilities and missile shields as members boost the alliance’s industrial base
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Nato launches defence projects to counter Russia and China
New measures focus on critical minerals, drone capabilities and missile shields as members boost the alliance’s industrial base
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Sommet de l’Otan : « L’objectif n°1 est de ne pas froisser Trump »
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· Anthony Lattier, Laura Kayali
WATCH: Hezbollah RPG, missile launchers found in civilian home in southern Lebanon, IDF says
RPG and anti-tank missile launchers were found in the bedroom of a civilian home in the village of Tallousa in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced on Tuesday.
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Trump's F-35 offer to Turkey alarms Greece, Athens warns of Aegean military imbalance
President Donald Trump's offer to Turkey to purchase F-35 fighter jets is also fueling concern in Greece, where officials fear such a move could undermine the military balance in the Aegean and reward Ankara despite years of tensions with its NATO ally.
· AMICHAI STEIN
Former Ivory Coast defence minister released after 'terrorism' charges
Former Ivory Coast defence minister Moise Lida Kouassi was released Tuesday after being detained since August for alleged acts of terrorism, his political party said.
· AfricaNews
Israeli strikes kill at least three Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials in the enclave said.
· Middleeasteye
NATO summit opens with Trump threats: LIVE UPDATES
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ankara for NATO’s annual summit, kicking the meeting off with a show of friendship for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and threats of US military withdrawal for the bloc’s European members.
· RT
NATO nation says it has no more weapons for Ukraine
The Netherlands has run out of options for continued direct military assistance to Ukraine, Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius has said. The EU and NATO member has been an active supporter of Kiev in its conflict with Moscow, including by supplying US-made F-16 fighter jets as part of a scheme with Belgium, De…
· RT
Security-Update vom NATO-Gipfel in Ankara: Milliardendeals und Merz’ NATO-Mission
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· Rixa Fürsen
'This is a sign of what's to come:' Ehud Barak warns of Netanyahu's next move
Former prime minister and defense minister Ehud Barak sharply attacked the government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday over the decision not to comply with rulings of the High Court of Justice. In an interview with Amichai Attali and Gideon Oko on 103FM, Barak warned of a worsening confrontation with…
· 103FM
Hours After Biggest Drone Blitz On Moscow In Two Years, Zelensky Turns Up Heat At NATO
Ukraine's President Zelensky is in Ankara for the annual NATO summit, trying to bring the pressure on the alliance to step up more defense backing amid the grinding war with Russia, which has increasingly turned into a 'battle of the skies'.
· Tyler Durden
'Angriest-ever' Farage quits UK parliament in protest, but will stand for re-election
Nigel Farage, leader of the populist Reform UK party, said on Tuesday he was standing down as a lawmaker to fight a new local election against "the establishment," which he accused of waging war against him with accusations about his finances.
· REUTERS
Two ships attacked in Hormuz following reported Iranian missile strike on Qatari tanker
Two tankers were attacked off the coast of Qatar in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) announced following earlier reports of an Iranian missile attack on a Qatari vessel in the region.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
What does China’s submarine missile test mean for its nuclear triad expansion?
More than a technical milestone, the undersea launch sends a strategic signal to the US and Beijing’s neighbours in the Asia-Pacific, analysts say
· Amber Wang
What does China’s submarine missile test mean for its nuclear triad expansion?
More than a technical milestone, the undersea launch sends a strategic signal to the US and Beijing’s neighbours in the Asia-Pacific, analysts say
· Amber Wang
Recession off the cards but Australia faces dreary outlook, economists say
De-escalation of war in the Middle East has lowered oil prices and eased fears of economic downturn but households are still feeling the pinch
· Patrick Commins
Europe doesn’t need to worry about Andy Burnham. He has the makings of a great ally | Jessica Berlin
Defence strategists fret about the next PM’s inexperience. But he knows about local resilience. That’s the kind of skill Nato urgently needs
· Jessica Berlin
Turkey’s Deportation of Anti-War Russian Signals Growing Risks for Kremlin Critics Abroad
Turkey has deported a Russian activist wanted by Moscow for protesting the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine, in what appears to be the first known case of Ankara returning an anti-war Russian to their home country.
· Moscow Times Reporter
Turkey and UK to sign new defence partnership deal
Turkey and the UK are expected to sign a security and defence partnership deal on Wednesday, the latest development in the growing partnership between the two countries.
· Middleeasteye
Bambi's big break: Israel Police, IDF rescue two gazelle fawns during weapons raid in West Bank
Two mountain gazelle fawns were found during a raid in a Palestinian home in the Deheisheh area in the West Bank, Israel Police stated on Tuesday.
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Trump lifts defense sanctions on Turkey, clearing way to give Erdogan F-35s — despite GOP, Israeli opposition
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· Steven Nelson
Hong Kong’s war-risk pool testament to collaboration, insurance leader says
Five local insurers built marine war-risk pool to address uncertainties over unstable conditions in the Middle East
· Lam Ka-sing