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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government will continue acting to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, describing it as an existential threat to Israel.
· Middleeasteye
Republican senator in shouting match with Trump on Iran as housing bill stalls
Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy describes heated exchange after Trump questioned War Powers Act at GOP luncheon
· Chris Stein
China detains 2 Japanese over alleged rare-earth export control breach
China dominates the global supply of rare earths, which are essential for manufacturing high-tech products ranging from electric vehicles to weapons. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
CSTO Warns of Rising Border Tensions Following Zelensky’s Ultimatum to Belarus
A senior official at the Collective Security Treaty Organization said Wednesday that the Moscow-led military alliance has taken note of rising tensions between Ukraine and Belarus after Kyiv last week threatened to strike military targets inside Belarusian territory.
· The Moscow Times
Massive earthquake strikes Northern California Wednesday morning
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· Zain Khan
EU diplomatic service proposes mission to train Lebanese forces, document shows
The European Union’s diplomatic service has proposed a three-year military and civilian mission to advise and train Lebanese forces, including in border and maritime security, according to a document seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
· REUTERS
Pushing Iran, Hamas regimes towards collapse might not be possible, military expert says
Israel might not be able to push for Iran or Hamas's collapse in Gaza, due to the fanaticism that keeps the group in power, Dr. Col. (res.) Michael Milstein, a senior researcher at the Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University and a former head of the Palestinian arena in Military Intelligence, said in a 103FM interview o…
· 103FM
US Army’s commanding general of forces in Europe, Africa stepping down at Hegseth’s request
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· Fox News
No new Syrian troop build-up at border as Al Shara weighs Lebanon dilemma | The National
When Iran was firing missiles at Arab capitals in the recent war, Damascus was safe. The post-Assad leadership even sensed an opportunity in the trade disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with Saudi Arabia and Turkey supporting plans for alternative land routes through Syria.
· Khaled Yacoub Oweis
Andras Toth-Czifra Why Does Putin Fiddle While Russia Burns? That's How the System Works. 4 Min read
When Ukrainian drones struck targets in Moscow on June 16, 18 and 22, the attacks were notable not only because of the dramatic footage that they generated. Along with the attack on an oil terminal near St. Petersburg, they repeatedly exposed the Russian capital’s air defense as faulty, even as the Defense Ministry …
· Andras Toth-Czifra
WTI Holds Losses As Cushing Hits 'Tank Bottoms', US Production At Record Highs
Oil prices are testing down to pre-war levels this morning as more tankers cross the Strait of Hormuz and signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks eased fears of an immediate supply crunch.
· Tyler Durden
Ex-general calls to dismantle Palestinian Authority, squash internal threats - interview
Israel must close down the Palestinian Authority (PA) as a first step toward restoring its long-term security visa vise Judea and Samaria, new Bithonistim President and Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener told The Jerusalem Post in an interview on Tuesday.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
Ex-Dutch defense minister named EEAS secretary general
BRUSSELS — Former Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren has been appointed secretary general of the External Action Service, the EU's foreign policy wing.
· Jacopo Barigazzi
Defence team for former CAR president Bozizé accuse court of procedural irregularities
Defence lawyers in the trial of Central African Republic’s former president François Bozizé on Tuesday denounced what they say are procedural irregularities.
· AfricaNews
Germany sinks von der Leyen’s €18 billion pet warship project
Germany has pulled the plug on its largest naval shipbuilding project since the end of WWII, scrapping plans for a fleet of six F126 frigates first ordered under then-Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen.
· RT
Italy allowed US jets to use bases for Iran strikes, NATO’s Rutte says
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Rome allowed 500 U.S. military aircraft to take off from American bases in Italy during U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, sparking a political backlash in Italy.
· Ferdinand Knapp
US pressure puts 'straitjacket' on Israel in Lebanon, says former ambassador to Washington | The National
Israel's former ambassador to Washington, Michael Herzog, said his country's military operations in Lebanon have been put in a “straitjacket” by increased pressure from the US as it pursues a peace deal with Iran.
· Nada AlTaher
Several haredi rabbis protesting women in IDF tank units skip meeting with IDF chief Zamir
The IDF announced on Wednesday that IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir had held a meeting the day before with a variety of unnamed leading rabbis from leading religious zionist Hesder Yeshivot to address the ongoing controversy over a pilot program to integrate women into the IDF Tank Corps.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
Moscow Oil Refinery Unlikely to Resume Production Until 2027 – Reuters
A major oil refinery just south of Moscow is expected to remain offline for at least six months following repeated Ukrainian drone strikes this month, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing industry sources familiar with the matter.
· The Moscow Times
Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on US-Iran deal details
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on the second day of a visit to the Gulf region to reassure allies that a deal to end the Iran-US war would account for their security concerns.
· Al Jazeera Staff
No war, no peace – just Hormuz holding the world hostage
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
· RT
Tartan Army in the US and heatwave in Europe: photos of the day – Wednesday
View image in fullscreenTyre, LebanonA hairdresser gives haircuts to clients in his salon damaged during Israeli military strikesPhotograph: Joseph Eid/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenRio de Janeiro, BrazilPolice officers patrol a street during an operation at the Santa Marta favela, targeting alleged m…
· Natasha Rees Bloor
U.N. commission accuses Israeli military of deliberately targeting children in Gaza
Displaced Palestinian children play on a swing at a tent camp as they mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, Friday, March 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana, file)
· Sam Metz
Iranian crude exports, war, sanctions and signs of a fragile recovery | The National
Iran's crude exports have traced one of the more dramatic arcs in oil markets. This week's chart maps that journey from the promise of the 2015 nuclear deal to the collapse that followed and the tentative signs of recovery now emerging in the latest data from June 2026.
· Fadah Jassem
USS Herring’s final resting place confirmed 82 years after being lost in WWII
Authorities earlier this month confirmed the final resting place of a US military submarine that has been lost since WWII.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
WATCH: Guns, drones and doves: War reshapes Ukrainian jeweler scene
In a Kyiv workshop, a jewellery maker finishes off her latest piece — blow-torching a necklace pendant into the shape of a drone propeller. With works that resemble bullets, tanks and peace doves, resistance against Russia's invasion of Ukraine is inspiring a new wave of designs reflecting a country, society and art…
· The Manila Times
US-backed plan in Washington proposes Lebanese army takeover of Israeli-vacated lands - analysis
A new round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington on June 23. The talks look to be taking place in a complex environment.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iranians cautiously optimistic about thorny deal with US
Tehran, Iran – The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Iran and the United States has survived its first few rocky days, producing a roadmap to a potential long-term resolution of the war launched by the US and Israel nearly four months ago.
· Maziar Motamedi
From military brats to birthright citizens: how USMNT’s magnificent mess became its strength
For years the United States sought a single soccer identity. Instead, its best team emerged from a patchwork of backgrounds, cultures and development paths
· Leanderschaerlaeckens
Trump says assured by Iran no tolls to be charged at Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he has been assured by Iran that no fees will be collected from ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as negotiations continue to secure a lasting end to the war in the Middle East.
· Yonhap
Brent Falls To Pre-War Levels As Trump Contradicts Tehran On Hormuz Tolls, Nuclear Inspections
Brent crude oil prices fell below $75 a barrel late yesterday, marking the first time the global benchmark has traded under that level since the outbreak of the Trump-initiated Iran conflict.
· Tyler Durden
Saudi Arabia expected to host Gulf-Iran reconciliation talks
Saudi Arabia is expected to host talks aimed at repairing relations between Iran and Gulf countries following the Middle East war, a diplomat familiar with the arrangements told AFP on Wednesday.
· Middleeasteye
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi said the IAEA was working on dates, procedures and places for the inspections
· Bbcnews
European nations object to Chinese activities off Taiwan
In this photo released by the Taiwan Coast Guard, a Taiwan Coast Guard member monitor Chinese navy vessel operating near the Pengjia Islet north of Taiwan on Thursday, May 23, 2024. (Taiwan Coast Guard via AP, file)
Security must extend beyond defense in fragmented world: ex-US ambassador
Former US Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris said traditional notions of defense are no longer enough, arguing that security must extend beyond military cooperation to include the economy, technology and supply chains.
· Yonhap
‘War of words’ won’t stop Iran nuclear inspections, says IAEA
‘We will obviously have to inspect,’ said Rafael Grossi, the boss of the International Atomic Energy Agency. ‘This is going to happen’
· Bloomberg
‘War of words’ won’t stop Iran nuclear inspections, says IAEA
‘We will obviously have to inspect,’ said Rafael Grossi, the boss of the International Atomic Energy Agency. ‘This is going to happen’
· Bloomberg
Israel has killed over 20,000 Palestinian children – UN report
Israeli forces have deliberately targeted and killed Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank, according to a UN inquiry, which says the attacks amount to war crimes and point to genocidal intent.
· RT
Besieged army-held city in Sudan endures water shortages and soaring food prices | The National
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are tightening their siege of the army-held city of Al Obeid in the contested North Kordofan region, with residents reporting drinking water shortages and soaring food prices.
· Hamza Hendawi
At Summer Davos in China, Mideast firms look to next generation to repair the Gulf
At World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian, observers see regional self-reliance and economic needs as motivators for change after Iran war
· Cao Jiaxuan
At Summer Davos in China, Mideast firms look to next generation to repair the Gulf
At World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian, observers see regional self-reliance and economic needs as motivators for change after Iran war
· Cao Jiaxuan
Security must extend beyond defense in fragmented world: ex-U.S. ambassador
JEJU, South Korea, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris said traditional notions of defense are no longer enough, arguing that security must extend beyond military cooperation to include the economy, technology and supply chains.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Hanwha Aerospace to produce K9 Howitzers in UAE
Hanwha Aerospace is partnering with a defense company from the United Arab Emirates to pursue local production of its K9 self-propelled howitzer, strengthening its presence in the Middle East defense market.
· Byun Hye-jin
US Senate approves Iran war powers resolution: What that means for Trump
US Senate votes to pause Iran war in rare rebuke to Trump
· Sarah Shamim
Kremlin says Russia is only interested in upholding understandings on Ukraine reached with the US
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Russia remained committed to understandings reached between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at a summit in Alaska last August and was not willing to take any other interim decisions or bend to ultimatums.
· REUTERS
Complex crypto networks are used to facilitate financial flow, funding Houthis' war
In the basement of a dilapidated building in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, Nasser Sharhan, 46, sits under the dim light of a candle.
· KHALED AL-ANSI / THE MEDIA LINE
Israel must build independent armaments network to end US aid dependency, Netanyahu says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his comittment to phase out American military assistance to Israel during a meeting with reservists at a combat officers' course in Gush Etzion last Thursday, the Government Press Office (GPO) announced on Tuesday.
· JONAH DAVIDOV
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says Gaza war to be raised in US talks, reaffirms Hamas support - report
Iran stands with Hamas against Israel, and is raising the issue of Israeli aggression in Gaza with the US during talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told senior Hamas official Basem Naim on Tuesday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported.
· ESTHER DAVIS
Rheinmetall Plunges After Germany Scraps Warship Order
Rheinmetall shares plunged as much as 17%, the largest intraday drop in more than a year, after the Financial Times reported that Berlin has scrapped a multi-billion-euro program to build six F126 frigates.
· Tyler Durden