Less than half of Americans have faith in NATO – Politico
Support for NATO in the US has slipped following President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of the military bloc, according to an internal survey seen by Politico.
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Jerusalem’s refusal to extend a water agreement with Amman until it changes its rhetoric on Israel will likely be interpreted by Amman as a “stab in the back” after the support Jordan gave to Israel during the Iran war, Dr. Ronen Yitzhak, an expert in Israeli-Jordanian relations from the Moshe Dayan Center for Middl…
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One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
The impact of the Iran war means a million more homeowners face higher mortgage bills than the Bank of England had previously expected.
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China’s nuke missile test routine or cause for Pacific panic?
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· James Dwyer
Israel approves defense merger for Israel Aerospace Industries, Elta ahead of massive IPO
The Israeli government approved the merger of Elta into Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on Sunday, ahead of a potential listing of the company's IPO.
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Woman suspected in Monaco bombing found shot dead near Kyiv, two people detained - report
The body of a Ukrainian woman suspected of carrying out a bomb attack that targeted a wealthy Ukrainian-born Jewish businessman in Monaco last week was found near Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Tuesday.
· REUTERS
UN Human Rights Council condemns escalating violence in Sudan's el-Obeid
The top United Nations human rights body, on Monday, approved without a vote a measure that condemns the escalating violence by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies in and around the city of el-Obeid in the North Kordofan region as the war in the African country continues into its fourth year.
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China missile test over Pacific alarms island nations
A Chinese naval submarine near Hainan Island launches a missile carrying a dummy warhead toward the South Pacific on June 6. (Screenshot from PLA's WeChat page)
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Trump to warn NATO countries against using ‘funny math’ on defense — as key allies struggle to do the minimum
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Monaco bomb suspect 'found dead in Ukraine' | The National
The body of a Ukrainian woman suspected of carrying out a bomb attack that targeted a wealthy Ukrainian-born businessman in Monaco last week was found near Ukraine's capital Kyiv, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Tuesday.
· The National
Indonesia and India sign deals on supersonic, air-to-air missiles
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto shows the way to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a welcoming ceremony ahead of their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on July 7. © Reuters
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Rutte to NATO: Admit it — Trump was right
ANKARA — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has one message for NATO allies about Donald Trump: The U.S. president was right.
· Paul McLeary
North Korea shows off new naval destroyer as Russia, China hold maritime drills | South China Morning Post
Analysts believe the missile test’s timing was deliberate, intended to signal interest in joining future Russia-China maritime drills.
Sri Lanka probes prison riot as death toll rises to 27
Rival gangs clashed inside the prison before overpowering guards, seizing their weapons and opening fire
· Agence France-Presse
Sri Lanka probes prison riot as death toll rises to 27
Rival gangs clashed inside the prison before overpowering guards, seizing their weapons and opening fire
· Agence France-Presse
What to know about China's ballistic missile test and the concerns it raises
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a long-range ballistic missile bursts out of the sea during a test launched from a Chinese nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific on Monday, July 6, 2026. (Li Xiangchao/Xinhua via AP)
· Huizhong Wu
Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine – Clad in military fatigues, Russian President Vladimir Putin listened to his top general talk about Ukraine’s “Western sponsors”.
· Mansur Mirovalev
PM condemns China’s missile exercise
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Prospects remain uncertain for North Korean defector interpreter case during Lee's Mongolia visit
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
Life Support review – quietly devastating medics’ eye view of the war in Gaza
In the absence of foreign media, doctors are valuable witnesses to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Daniele Rugo’s documentary
· Cathclarke
Ailing Europe declares war on sick leave as lengthy absences soar
When Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, unveiled a “big bang” of economic reforms last week, it was surprisingly one of the smaller initiatives which generated the biggest response.
· Hans van Leeuwen
IDF commanders doubt Lebanon's military will effectively destroy Hezbollah infrastructure
IDF Northern Command officials believe there is no set deadline by which the military will evacuate several points north and south of the Yellow Line in southern Lebanon. When it eventually happens, however, the Lebanese Armed Forces is expected to be the military that will search the area, destroy Hezbollah infrast…
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Hamas dissolution of Gaza government is a trick to keep weapons, expert warns
Hamas's announcement on the dissolution of its government was a ruse meant to maintain its weaponry, Col. (Res.) Dr. Moshe Elad, a Palestinian affairs expert from the Western Galilee Academic College, said on the 103FM radio show "Five in the Evening" on Monday.
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Nato summit begins with focus on defence spending as Zelenskyy and Trump due to meet - Europe live
Meeting of 32 member states comes at crucial time for alliance after tensions with US over Iran and Greenland
· Jakub Krupa, Roth Andrew
China’s Pacific missile launch is a diplomatic misfire
China’s intercontinental ballistic missile launch was an impressive display of firepower that appears to have landed on target, in international waters near the tiny island nations of Tuvalu and Nauru.
· Matthew Knott
Guinea-Bissau to hold referendum on expanding presidential power
A proposed change to the constitution of Guinea-Bissau giving more power to the president will be put to a referendum on August 30, the country’s military junta said in a decree on Monday.
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NATO set to unveil billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump
ANKARA, Turkey — NATO on Tuesday will showcase a series of new military projects worth billions of dollars in an attempt to convince US President Donald Trump that the allies are stepping up defense spending and converting investment into real firepower.
· Associated Press
WATCH: Duterte 'bloodied but unbowed' as impeachment trial gets underway
'I will be bloodied but unbowed,' says Vice President Sara Duterte after arriving at the Senate on the second day of her impeachment trial on July 7, 2026. According to her spokesman Michael Poa, Duterte decided to visit the defense team so as not to inconvenience them. Duterte visited her ally, Sen. Rodante Marcole…
· The Manila Times
China last female Red Army veteran who enlisted at 14 celebrates 105th birthday in uniform
Wang attributes her longevity to ‘a positive mindset, a largely vegetarian diet, compassion, and a willingness to do good’
· Zoey Zhang
China last female Red Army veteran who enlisted at 14 celebrates 105th birthday in uniform
Wang attributes her longevity to ‘a positive mindset, a largely vegetarian diet, compassion, and a willingness to do good’
· Zoey Zhang
32nd Defense and Sporting Arms Show set, promotes responsible gun ownership
MANILA, Philippines — The Defense and Sporting Arms Show (DSAS) returns for its 32nd edition, reaffirming its commitment to promoting responsible gun ownership, firearms education, and the continued growth of the shooting sports community in the Philippines.
· The Manila Times
Hanwha's Canada submarine setback exposes NATO hurdle for Korean defense industry
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
Lithuania To Lift Ban On Nuclear Weapons, Following Finland
First it was Finland which lifted its ban on the deployment of nuclear weapons, declaring its willingness to host NATO's arsenal (which is largely provided by the US), and now Lithuania has become the latest European country to move to do the same.
· Tyler Durden
Trump calls for Congress to pass $350 billion defense funding legislation 'Reconciliation 3.0'
US President Donald Trump called for Congress to pass "Reconciliation 3.0," a bill that would include $350 billion in defense funding, in a Truth Social post on Tuesday.
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Iran war latest: Shipping companies still wary about Strait of Hormuz, says DP World boss | The National
Latest updatesIran war latest: Shipping companies still wary about Strait of Hormuz, says DP World boss
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Strait of Hormuz shipping hit again, Macron backs Syria and Gaza governance shifts | The National
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz comes under renewed attack as Iran strikes vessels in the waterway. The incidents have fuelled concerns over energy security as Britain and France prepare a multinational naval mission to protect commercial traffic in the st…
· The National
Hanwha Ocean loses Canada bid, gains global recognition
German rival wins Canada’s landmark submarine project, but Hanwha’s close race highlights Korea’s growing defense export clout
· Ahn Sung-mi
Iran's FM Araghchi warns US that final deal talks will not commence if military threats continue
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned in a post on X/Twitter on Tuesday that "negotiations on a final deal will not commence" if threats by the United States continue.
· JONAH DAVIDOV
PH, US air concern over China’s submarine missile test
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Tuesday condemned China’s recent test launch of an intercontinental-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean, a day after the United States voiced similar concerns over Beijing’s expanding nuclear capabilities.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
China missile test: what do we know and why are countries in the region concerned?
Beijing described the test as ‘routine’, while the US, Australia and countries in the Pacific condemned the exercise
· Eva Corlett
China’s often flawed arms still buy lasting influence
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· Gabriel Honrada
Seoul, Washington, Tokyo to hold first trilateral foreign ministers' talks of year at NATO summit
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
Palestine weekly: One thousand days of genocide in Gaza
In Gaza, the week marked 1,000 days since Israel’s genocidal war began. Gaza’s Government Media Office said that more than 90 percent of the Strip had been destroyed.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Classified document shows U.S. recognition of Dokdo as Korean territory in 1948
SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- A newly discovered U.S. military document from 1948 shows that American authorities at the time recognized the Dokdo islets as a part of Korean territory, a local research foundation said Tuesday.
· Shim Sun-ah
How Israeli start-ups are helping ships navigate a contested Hormuz - opinion
On June 25, the Singaporean-flagged container ship Ever Lovely was struck by an Iranian one-way attack drone as it traversed the Strait of Hormuz. Two days later, the Panamanian-flagged crude oil tanker Kiku was also hit near the Omani coast, according to reports from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UK…
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‘Still at war with their bodies’: How the anti-ageing obsession is hurting older women
Even for successful, professional older women, decades of being exposed to messages about how they should look, what they should weigh and diet culture add up, says Clare Loewenthal.
· Wendy Tuohy
N. Korea issues stamps marking key treaty with China, Xi's Pyongyang visit
SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has issued new stamps to mark the 65th anniversary of the signing of its mutual defense treaty with China and Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Pyongyang last month.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Silliman University campus declared safe after bomb scare
BACOLOD CITY — Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental has been declared safe and secured on Monday night after security teams inspected the entire campus and cleared all sites named in an emailed bomb threat.
· Eugene Adiong
NATO unveils military projects to boost defense spending
US President Donald Trump and NATO leaders are meeting in Ankara in Turkey on Tuesday for a two-day summit focused on the military alliance’s future.
· Lorne Cook