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Newest first · UTC+11:00Russia’s neighbor Lithuania scraps constitutional ban on nuclear weapons. Here's why
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda on Thursday said the Baltic country's top political leaders had agreed that a constitutional ban on the domestic deployment of nuclear weapons should be removed.
· Sam Meredith
Israel's largest oil refineries to undergo years of repairs after Iranian strikes, report says
Israel's largest oil refineries sustained far heavier damage from Iranian missile strikes during the US-Israeli war on Iran than authorities previously acknowledged, Israeli media reported.
· Middleeasteye
Funeral ceremonies for Khamenei to be held in Iraq’s revered cities of Najaf and Karbala | The National
Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed in US and Israeli strikes, will be held in Iraq’s holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, the Iraqi government announced on Thursday.
· Sinan Mahmoud
CENTCOM considers relocating US bases from Gulf States to Israel's Negev after painful Iran strikes
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) is considering moving its military bases’ operational systems in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia to Israel in order to increase their distance from further Iranian missile and drone attacks, The Wall Street Journal reported last Thursday.
· HADAR KATSMAN
New UN report links Joseph Kabila more closely to AFC/M23
A new United Nations Group of Experts report paints the clearest picture yet of the AFC/M23’s military strength and political ambitions in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, while highlighting the movement’s increasingly close ties with former President Joseph Kabila. The report suggests that this evolving re…
· AfricaNews
Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in the Strait of Hormuz but the vessel is tied to Tehran
This frame grab of footage aired Wednesday, July 1, 2026, by Iranian state television shows a vessel that ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz. (Iranian state television via AP)
· Jon Gambrell
Japan and India strengthen defense and economic cooperation
Japan’s leader was in India to meet with the country’s prime minister. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was greeted in New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (AP video/Rishi Lekhi)
· Sheikh Saaliq
Can Netanyahu’s strength-first strategy guide Israel through the new Middle East? - analysis
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been stressing the fact that Israel has to be strong to survive in the Middle East. This isn’t a new theme or mantra, but rather one he has made into a consistent ideology over the last few decades.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Photos show aftermath of large-scale Russian attack overnight in Kyiv
A woman looks at an apartment building burning after a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Danylo Antoniuk)
· Danylo Antoniuk
Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease
NEW YORK — Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease.
· Associated Press
Germany indicts Ukrainian over Nord Stream sabotage, alleges Kyiv-backed plot
German federal prosecutors on Thursday confirmed they had charged a Ukrainian national over the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline, accusing him of acting as an accomplice in a war crime.
· Milena Wälde
Billions flow between EU institutions and Israel, despite Gaza genocide
Public institutions in European Union countries are signing profitable contracts with Israeli companies despite Israel’s long track record of war crimes in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank, data collected by Statewatch and revealed by Al Jazeera shows.
· Al Jazeera
Israel arrests five women activists in the occupied West Bank
The Israeli army arrested five women activists in the occupied West Bank early on Wednesday morning. The women, who work with health committees, were arrested after their homes were raided.
· Middleeasteye
China can help Ukraine recover from war and advance industry, ambassador says
Beijing’s envoy says his country’s continuous growth offers opportunities for Kyiv’s post-war revival
· Carol Yang
China can help Ukraine recover from war and advance industry, ambassador says
Beijing’s envoy says his country’s continuous growth offers opportunities for Kyiv’s post-war revival
· Carol Yang
Netflix director likens BTS reunion to Homer's 'The Odyssey'
Bao Nguyen says BTS and Army reflect Odysseus and Penelope
· Lee Jung-joo
The mission beyond Entebbe
Engraved outside the entrance to the Military Command Boarding School in Haifa is the biblical injunction to “walk humbly” (Hebrew: “hatzneah lechet”). The words, taken from the Book of Micah (6:18), are intended to instill modesty and humility in the school’s students, many of whom will become IDF officers.
· ALAN ROSENBAUM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE JEWISH AGENCY
PAL flight to HK grounded at NAIA runway over bomb scare
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight PR300 bound for Hong Kong was temporarily grounded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) over what was reported initially as a bomb threat.
· benjamin vergara
Massive Russia attack on Ukraine kills 13, injures over 80 in Kyiv
KYIV — Russia attacked Ukraine with a massive wave of missiles and drones on Thursday concentrated on the capital Kyiv, killing at least 13 people and wounding more than 80.
· Veronika Melkozerova
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 13 – Europe live
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that at least 20 sites were attacked overnight, with ‘most of them ordinary residential buildings’
· Jakub Krupa, Shaun Walker
‘The crisis is deep’: The view from Russia as fuel shortages worsen
Russia's fuel crisis deepens following Ukrainian drone strikes
· Yulia Shapovalova
Tourists flock to waterfront as PLA navy ships sail into Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
Hongkongers and tourists flocked to the city’s harbourfront to welcome two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) naval vessels on a five-day port call.
Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv, killing at least 10 in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 50, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings in what Russia said was retaliation for recent attacks on its civil infrastructure.
· REUTERS
Florida woman fatally shoots Army veteran during dispute over Walmart parking spot
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· Nicholas McEntyre
Lebanon agreement under pressure, Syria-Gulf trade routes expand and Dubai unveils major road project | The National
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, debate continues over Lebanon’s new agreement with Israel, with former American special envoy Jeffrey Feltman questioning US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Syria should take on Hezbollah. Legal experts warn that a clause in the agreement could complicate efforts …
· The National
India ramps up nukes while China, Pakistan probe for holes
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· Gabriel Honrada
Gaza marks 1,000 days of war. Palestinians there face an uncertain future
Over 2 million Palestinians remain displaced amid ruins as the region grapples with the immense, gridlocked task of reconstruction
· Associated Press
Gaza marks 1,000 days of war. Palestinians there face an uncertain future
Over 2 million Palestinians remain displaced amid ruins as the region grapples with the immense, gridlocked task of reconstruction
· Associated Press
CNBC Daily Open: Chips are down, OpenAI's woos the White House, and Russia strikes
Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to today's edition of the Daily Open newsletter.
· Leonie Kidd
Ukraine FM says Russia offered thousands of POWs for captured North Koreans: sources
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
Tank maker KNDS postpones IPO amid market struggles for defense
Tankmaker KNDS has postponed its highly anticipated public listing until market conditions improve, following a slump in defense stocks in recent months.
· Elsa Ohlen
Alastair Crooke: Russia Hearing The European Clamor For War, Announces It's Ready
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· Tyler Durden
Iran tells UN Israel is normalising ‘state terrorism’
Iran has filed a protest at the United Nations after Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to assassinate Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
· Middleeasteye
Iran puts military on alert for Khamenei funeral
Iran’s military has been placed on high alert before the multi-day funeral for Khamenei, Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia says.
· Middleeasteye
Army vows to enhance safety measures for reserve training after reservist’s death
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
Can an animal fable still work after Animal Farm? Andrew Upton gives it a go
For eight years Andrew Upton shared the artistic directorship of the Sydney Theatre Company with his wife, Cate Blanchett. Philip Seymour Hoffman directed Upton’s play Riflemind and, during this period, the Upton/Blanchett company looked like a national theatre company, with legendary productions such as The War of …
· Peter Craven
Gaza marks 1,000 days of war: Palestinians face uncertain future
One thousand days have passed since the Hamas-led attack on Israel sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain.
· Cara Anna
Today in Korean history
1961 -- Army Maj. Gen. Park Chung-hee takes office as chairman of the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction, which ruled South Korea until 1963 and comprised military officials involved in or supportive of Park's May 16 coup.
· Kang Jae-eun
Asian stocks mostly decline on a sell-off of chip shares
A currency trader watches monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Chan Ho Him
IDF searches for Israeli civilians last heard from in Palestinian village in West Bank
The IDF has been dispatched to Mukhmas, a West Bank Palestinian village near Jerusalem, in search of several Israeli civilians who were last heard from in the area, the military confirmed on Thursday.
· SHIR PERETS
Russia strikes in central Kyiv kill at least eight people and injure dozens
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Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine as Poland scrambles jets, Finland restricts airspace
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine Thursday, targeting Kyiv and other regions across the country.
· Lim Hui Jie
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday.-----------------■ (3rd LD) Consumer prices rise to highest in 30 months in June on Middle East war impact
· Kang Jae-eun
Europe's leaders close ranks amid barbs and pressure from Trump
FILE -President Donald Trump greets Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during summit to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal, Oct. 13, 2025, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool, File)
· Giada Zampano
How one clause could complicate Lebanon's pursuit of justice for Israeli war crimes | The National
On March 12, Ali Shehab received a notification that would upend his life.
· Fatima Al Mahmoud
TEMA Network presents report on Israeli society's attitudes towards Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Amid a period of prolonged war and societal polarization, a cross-sector Israeli leadership network has brought the conversation around how different parts of Israeli society understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict back to the table.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Dubai inflation hits 5.5% and set to rise further before easing | The National
Dubai inflation hit 5.5 per cent in May as the US-Iran war lifted fuel, transport and imported food prices, adding to cost-of-living pressures.
· The National
Hormuz traffic holds steady but remains below pre-war levels
Data and analytics firm Kpler says traffic in the Strait of Hormuz held "steady" on Tuesday, 1 July, with 34 verified crossings recorded and traffic evenly split by direction.
· Middleeasteye
Brent oil slips to $70 as market keeps watch on US-Iran talks | The National
Brent oil prices slid to nearly $70 a barrel on Thursday for the first time since the days leading up to the start of the US-Iran war, as supply worries continue to ease and the market monitors the progress in peace talks.
· Alvin R Cabral