Red Hawk rising: how the Z-20 family is plugging China’s chronic defence gaps
Modern technology has put the multi-role utility helicopter ahead of the original Black Hawk, making it an anchor of the PLA’s new air era
· Liu Zhen
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Modern technology has put the multi-role utility helicopter ahead of the original Black Hawk, making it an anchor of the PLA’s new air era
· Liu Zhen
Trump demands Iran stops Hezbollah from 'causing trouble,' threatens new strikes
US President Donald Trump warned Iran to stop supporting proxies in Lebanon, warning that he could resume strikes on the country should they fail to do so in a Sunday Truth Social post.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to get negotiations back on track
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland — U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Sunday is meeting with top Iranian officials as the White House looks to build out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week.
· Associated Press
Economic strain weakens Hezbollah support base in Lebanon, ITIC assessment finds
The economic consequences of Hezbollah’s decision to drag Lebanon into another war on behalf of the Islamic Republic have the terror group’s Shiite support base increasingly looking to ideological alternatives, according to an assessment published by the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center (ITIC).
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Chaos in Mangione trial leaves observers guessing on defense strategy
Defense lawyers in trial over healthcare CEO killing may be backtracking over pursuit of psychiatric defense
· Victoria Bekiempis
Vance In Switzerland Projects Cautious Optimism While Trump Reminds Iran Of 'Harder' Military Options On Table
Update(10:00ET): With Vance and Witkoff in Switzerland, President Trump is still issuing some US redlines via Truth Social, and via apparent 'official leaks' - and quite quickly - through the press.
· Tyler Durden
After Iran’s missile strikes, Israeli team develops rapid AI building‑map tool
After two rounds of war with Iran exposed critical gaps in how rescue teams accessed structural information at missile‑strike sites, Israeli researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system designed to give first responders near‑instant building data. This capability could sharply reduce the time needed …
· ANNA AHRONHEIM
Swiss Government Discusses Revoking Protections, Benefits For Military-Aged Ukrainians
During the opening years of the Russia-Ukraine war European states were quite welcoming to Ukrainian refugees and anyone fleeing the carnage and chaos, but now in the conflict's fifth year the general sentiment among EU populations and governments is changing.
· Tyler Durden
Why Lebanon may make or break the Iran-US deal
Beirut, Lebanon – The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran leaves no room for doubt, declaring “the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon,” between the two countries and their allies.
· Justin Salhani
Australia and Philippines conduct joint military exercises for regional defense
LEGAZPI CITY — Australian and Philippine forces conducted a live-fire drill aimed at strengthening the interoperability, capabilities and arms operations on Friday, capping a monthlong joint military drill dubbed “Exercise Kasangga 2026” in Camarines Sur.
· The Manila Times
US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
US and Iranian officials have arrived in Switzerland for direct talks after signing an initial agreement to end the war last week.
· Maia Davies
Ninety-two percent of Israelis think Iran has won war, new poll finds
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu initiated the US-Israeli war on Iran at the end of February, Israel's objectives appeared clear: dismantling Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and bringing about the collapse of the Iranian government.
· Middleeasteye
Here are 3 big things to watch in the stock market this coming week
Club name FedEx will soon step into the earnings spotlight after a holiday-shortened week of trading brought good news on the Iran war and oil prices. Also on our radar in the week ahead is May inflation data — though caveats are needed, as we'll explain later — and earnings from memory chipmaker Micron , one of the…
· Kevin Stankiewicz
There is 'no restriction on Israeli soldiers to act on threats' in Lebanon, says Katz
Israel's defence minister said on Sunday that there was and is no restriction on Israeli soldiers to act against any threat encountered inside Lebanon.
· Middleeasteye
China’s Iran strategy an exercise in power without projection
The Iran war may be remembered not just for who won or lost, but for how Beijing quietly altered the terms of great-power conduct
· Wenran Jiang
China’s Iran strategy an exercise in power without projection
The Iran war may be remembered not just for who won or lost, but for how Beijing quietly altered the terms of great-power conduct
· Wenran Jiang
Trump hails Iran deal but conflict continues to cast long shadow over global economy
As the price of crude oil falls governments are counting the costs of the war in the Middle East
· Heatherstewart, Phillipinman
Ninety-two percent of Israelis think Iran has won war, new poll finds
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu initiated the US-Israeli war on Iran at the end of February, Israel's objectives appeared clear: dismantling Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and bringing about the collapse of the Iranian government.
· Middleeasteye
Sharjah introduces economic relief package to boost war recovery for businesses | The National
The Sharjah government has rolled out a series of economic relief measures to help the education, food and pharmaceutical sectors and small businesses bounce back from the challenges of the Iran war.
· The National
Iran's IRGC says Hormuz is shut. Shipping data suggests otherwise | The National
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on Saturday after it accused Israel of violating the Lebanon ceasefire terms with renewed strikes on Hezbollah. Despite that declaration, traffic kept moving through the weekend, according to the US military and multiple shipping tr…
· David Vujanovic
Israel Directs Its Military to Limit Its Actions in Lebanon, but Tensions Persist
The fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah appeared to ease on Sunday, a day after the Israeli government directed the military to restrict itself to defensive actions only in Lebanon.
· Isabel Kershner
Vast majority of Israelis believe Iran has won war, poll finds
A vast majority of Israelis believe Iran has won its war with the US and Israel, according to a new poll.
· Middleeasteye
Russian-occupied Crimea cuts off civilian fuel sales after Ukrainian strikes
Crimea’s Kremlin-installed leadership moved Sunday to cut off civilian access to fuel, a sign that Ukraine’s campaign against Russian logistics is putting pressure on the occupied peninsula far beyond the front line.
· Chris Lunday
What signal is China sending with footage of DF-17 hypersonic missile launches?
State broadcaster CCTV shows the first footage of the weapons being fired at a training camp somewhere in the Gobi Desert
· William Zheng
What signal is China sending with footage of DF-17 hypersonic missile launches?
State broadcaster CCTV shows the first footage of the weapons being fired at a training camp somewhere in the Gobi Desert
· William Zheng
Ukraine strikes hit oil facilities in Crimea, Russia’s Krasnodar
Ukraine strikes Moscow: Oil refinery and residential buildings hit
· Al Jazeera
Marky Mark wins trash talk and try-battle as Roosters rattle Sharks
If ever there was cause to bring back the fabled marquee player “war chest” Dave Smith never actually used as NRL chief executive, Mark Nawaqanitawase is it.
· Dan Walsh
VW's Qatari investors push back against Iron Dome plant deal talks with Rafael, sources say
Volkswagen's plans for a deal with Israeli arms maker Rafael to use its struggling Osnabrueck plant in Germany are being complicated by Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, the German carmaker's third-largest investor, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
· REUTERS
Ukrainian attacks leave Russian oil infrastructure ablaze, Crimea halts fuel sales
Ukraine targeted a Russian port and fuel transit terminals in the Kerch Strait overnight from Saturday to Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
· CORINNE BAUM, REUTERS
Israeli secret firm works with Germany to replace American Tomahawk missile - report
Germany is examining purchasing long-range missiles from Covenant Technologies, a mysterious Israeli manufacturer founded two years ago, to replace the American-made Tomahawk missiles, according to a Sunday report by Politico.
· UDI ETZION
IDF, Shin Bet expose Turkey-based Hamas terrorists carrying out 'military action' against Israel
The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) have, in a joint statement on Sunday, unmasked five Hamas terrorists who have been directing "military actions" in Israel and the West Bank from Turkey.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian-Annexed Crimea Kill 4, Pause Fuel Sales
Four people were killed and fuel sales were suspended in annexed Crimea, the Moscow-backed authorities there said on Sunday, after a massive Ukrainian barrage hit the Black Sea peninsula.
· AFP
PLA barracks in Hong Kong open to public to celebrate 29 years since city’s return to Chinese rule | South China Morning Post
Thousands flock to the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks to watch training demonstrations and try out military equipment.
Russia-held Crimea halts civilian gas sales amid Ukraine attacks
In this photo provided by Ukraine’s 65th Mechanized Brigade press service, a soldier practices military skills at a training ground near the frontline in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Andriy Andriyenko/Ukraine’s 65th Mechanized Brigade via AP)
· The Associated Press
U.S. to deploy powerful midrange missile system to Japan for joint drills
The U.S. military is set to deploy its powerful Typhon midrange missile system to Kagoshima Prefecture for joint exercises with the Self-Defense Forces from Monday, a move sure to anger China.
· Jesse Johnson
Pauline Hanson’s defence spending boost would cost extra $225b, budget office says
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s plan to dramatically increase defence spending would cost taxpayers at least an extra $225 billion over the next decade, parliament’s independent policy costings agency has found.
· Matthew Knott
France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
PARIS — France is putting emergency services and military forces on wildfire alert, restricting public alcohol consumption and canceling some outdoor sports events to cope with a heat wave unfurling across parts of Europe.
· Associated Press
Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s military will this week hold a five-day combat readiness drill, the defense ministry said on Sunday, part of modernization plans to shift the focus of training from set piece events to more realistic exercises simulating war.
· No Author
Sudan's RSF closes in on strategic army-held Al Obeid as world powers warn of fresh atrocities | The National
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces is closing in on Al Obeid in the heavily contested Kordofan region as world powers warn of a new wave of atrocities if the paramilitary storms the key city held by the army, its adversary in a devastating civil war.
· Hamza Hendawi
Have THAAD launchers returned to Seongju base?
All six launchers of the US' Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors have reportedly been returned to the South Korean military base where they were originally deployed.
· Son Ji-hyoung
All 6 THAAD launchers return to Seongju from Osan
SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- All six launchers of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system deployed in the southeastern county of Seongju have returned to base following their relocation in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, sources said Sunday.
· Lee Haye-ah
Ex-Polish PM tells Ukraine to return tanks and jets amid medals dispute
Ukrainian officials protesting Warsaw’s revocation of Vladimir Zelensky’s state honor should also return the military equipment supplied by Poland, including MiG fighter jets and tanks, former Polish Prime Minister Leszek Miller has said.
· RT
One year after the missile hit in Beersheba: Soroka Hospital presents intensive reconstruction
Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba is in the advanced planning stages for reconstruction one year after an Iranian ballistic missile struck the hospital.
· RAMI SHANI
Germany is itching to get revenge on Russia for 1945
By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
· RT
Germany is itching to get revenge on Russia for 1945
By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
· RT
The Latest: Vance and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland for talks
U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their interim agreement to halt the war, hours after Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.
· The Associated Press
IDF kills Hamas moneymen who funneled $170M to ‘military wing’ in Gaza airstrike
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· Jewish News Syndicate
Seoul reiterates call for free navigation after Trump’s Hormuz toll remarks
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
Turkey, US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia hold Cairo talks on Iran, Libya, Gaza
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attended a regional meeting in Cairo over the weekend. It was an important symbolic meeting that was taking place as the Iran war appears to be paused for now.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN