Trump’s Air Force One deception faces scrutiny over ‘decoy’ passengers
Journalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away
· Joseph Gedeon, Davidsmith
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Newest first · UTC+11:00North Korea fires off second missile in less than a week
North Korea launched an apparent ballistic missile early Wednesday — Pyongyang’s second in less than a week — with the weapon believed to have fallen outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
· Jesse Johnson
North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile, Japan’s Defense Ministry says
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a possible ballistic missile toward the sea on Wednesday, Japan’s Defense Ministry said, the second such weapons launch in less than a week.
N. Korea fires unidentified projectile eastward: S. Korean military
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired an unidentified projectile eastward on Wednesday, South Korea's military said.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Elbit Systems order backlog hits $32 billion amid global defense boom
The war in Ukraine is already in its fifth year; Israel has been through two rounds of fighting with Iran within a year, and China continues to put pressure on the countries around it.
· UDI ETZION
North Korea fires unidentified projectile eastward: JCS
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
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· Kim Seung-yeon
Ukraine hands peace talks to US in bid to end war with Russia
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· Sbsaustralia
Hegseth Pushes $1.5 Trillion Military Budget As Tribute To Lindsey Graham
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· Tyler Durden
Peaking inside the industrial kitchens cooking 80,000 meals for the troops
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· Courtney Barrett Peters
Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight
Watch: Was Donald Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?
· Bbcnews
Trump's secret plane switch sparks debate over missile 'decoy' passengers
Donald Trump travelled to Ankara on a new Air Force One plane, but secretly left on a smaller plane. (Dogukan Keskinkılıc/Pool via Reuters)
· Brad Ryan
In Gaza’s tents, widows face war’s harshest realities alone
Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Under the scorching heat inside a displacement tent in northern Gaza, Mona al-Masri tries to plan for each day as it comes.
· Eman Abu Zayed
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 8/11/2026
U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records, while oil prices kept swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again.
· The Associated Press
US military says it has fired on ship in Gulf of Oman to enforce blockade of Iranian ports
A US Navy helicopter fired on and disabled the Panama-flagged ship after the crew ignored warnings from US forces, said US Central Command
· Associated Press
US military says it has fired on ship in Gulf of Oman to enforce blockade of Iranian ports
A US Navy helicopter fired on and disabled the Panama-flagged ship after the crew ignored warnings from US forces, said US Central Command
· Associated Press
Oil disruptions from Iran war to continue through next year, US says | The National
The US anticipates oil disruptions from the Iran war to reach 600,000 barrels per day until the end of next year as conflict in the Strait of Hormuz constrains supplies.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
California data center war takes vile turn as racist slurs fly at powerful union
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· Titus Wu
US military fires on cargo vessel it said sought to break Iran blockade
The United States military has said it fired on a ship attempting to break its blockade of Iranian ports in the Gulf of Oman.
· Al Jazeera Staff
SA man charged over weapons haul
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Iran appoints AMIA bombing suspect to National Security Council
For the second time this year, Iran has named a wanted suspect in the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires to a top security role.
· JUAN MELAMED/JTA
Israel warned US about Iran's plans to kill Trump on Air Force One, aided his escape - report
Israel provided the US administration with intelligence about the Iranian threat against US President Donald Trump, which included the possibility of using shoulder-fired missiles against Air Force One, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday evening, citing a US official.
· IDAN KWELLER
Iran warns of hacks and global internet cuts if US strikes resume | The National
Global internet, power plants and US computer systems will be at risk if America continues to attack Iran, an Iranian official said on Monday.
· Cody Combs
ASX set to slide, Wall Street retreats as oil rises on Hormuz uncertainty; CBA results ahead
US stocks are slipping below their records, while oil prices keep swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again.
· Stan Choe
Trump floats ‘easy, relaxed’ Iran war phase with control over economy: ‘I’m their banker’
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· Steven Nelson
‘No defence of this’: A reckoning in Catholic schools as teachers want answers
The state’s peak body for Catholic schools is under pressure from its own teachers to show greater transparency over funding after allegations that $165,000 was funnelled to right-wing Liberal Party operatives.
· Christopher Harris
Tal Yinon Dardik released as court finds detention grounds insufficient
The Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court ordered the immediate release of settler Tal Yinon Dardik on Tuesday, finding insufficient grounds to keep him detained over charges that he violated an earlier military restriction order.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Lebanese Army is not doing enough to disarm Hezbollah in pilot area, sources tell 'Post'
Israeli officials say that even though roughly three weeks have passed since the pilot program to disarm Hezbollah began, the Lebanese Army is “not doing enough” on the ground, according to two Israeli officials who spoke to The Jerusalem Post.
· AMICHAI STEIN
Israel and Venezuela renew consular ties after 17 years of no diplomacy
Move comes after Israel sent aid to Venezuela following recent earthquakes. Venezuela broke ties with Israel after the start of the Gaza war
· Agence France-Presse
Israel and Venezuela renew consular ties after 17 years of no diplomacy
Move comes after Israel sent aid to Venezuela following recent earthquakes. Venezuela broke ties with Israel after the start of the Gaza war
· Agence France-Presse
The NATO-like defence pact marking a pivot point in the Middle East
Türkiye's President, the Saudi Crown Prince and Pakistan's Prime Minister signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca. (Reuters: Murat Cetinmuhurdar/Turkish Presidential Press Office)
· Laura Tingle
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia opposed Egypt's inclusion in Mecca agreement, sources say
Saudi Arabia opposed Egypt joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed with Turkey and Pakistan last week, despite Ankara's push for Cairo to be included in the pact, three Saudi sources familiar with the discussions told Middle East Eye.
· Middleeasteye
Lockheed Martin announces new Strigo defense solution system, dedicated product center
Lockheed Martin announced the launch of Strigo, a new defense system that integrates radio-frequency (RF) sensors, missile datalinks, and missile seeker technologies on Monday.
· GOLDIE KATZ
Saudi Arabia opposed Egypt's inclusion in Mecca agreement, sources say
Saudi Arabia opposed Egypt joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed with Turkey and Pakistan last week, despite Ankara's push for Cairo to be included in the pact, three Saudi sources familiar with the discussions told Middle East Eye.
· Middleeasteye
AFP stresses professionalism at sea a year after Scarborough collision
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reiterated the paramount importance of professional actions at sea after China’s admission that two of its personnel died during the collision of its Navy warship and a China Coast Guard (CCG) cutter near Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) in the West…
· Izel Abanilla
Zelensky mocks Russia for reliance on North Korea after missile attack kills 10: ‘Preparing for escalation’
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· Ronny Reyes
Fyodor Lukyanov: Russia must end the Ukraine war on its own terms
By Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and research director of the Valdai International Discussion Club.
· RT
UN says over 16,000 civilians held by Russia during war
Participants in a Security Council meeting rise for a moment of silence at United Nations headquarters, Feb. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
· Edith M Lederer
Relief and uncertainty in Turkey's Kurdish region as militants receive conditional pardon
Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) fighters, who reportedly withdrew from Turkey with their weapons, stand to attention during a ceremony in the Qandil area of northern Iraq, щт Oct 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Rashid Yahya, File)
· Suzan Fraser
Myanmar escalating aerial attacks on civilians
GENEVA, Switzerland — Myanmar’s military has escalated its aerial attacks on civilians, with the conflict ravaging the country showing no signs of abating, United Nations investigators said on Tuesday.
· Agence France-Presse
Swarming jellyfish overrun French nuclear plant on same date two years in a row
Aug. 11 is quickly becoming jellyfish invasion day at the Gravelines nuclear power plant in northern France.
· Nicolas Camut
Chinese citizen pleads guilty to attempting to smuggle US military equipment to PRC
A Chinese citizen pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to attempting to smuggle US military hardware to China in violation of the US Arms Export Control Act, according to the US Justice Department (DOJ) on Monday.
· GOLDIE KATZ
IDF opens fire on suspected Hamas sniper near Gaza Yellow Line
IDF troops opened fire on a suspected Hamas sniper who posed an immediate threat near the Yellow Line in northern Gaza, the military said on Tuesday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Zelensky Claims North Korea Sending Up To 50K Troops To Russia, Presses Seoul To Send Missiles
Ukraine's President Zelensky has in fresh remarks warned North Korea against its deepening involvement with Russian in executing the war against Ukraine.
· Tyler Durden
Video appears to show catering truck secretly moving Trump to military jet from Air Force One following NATO summit in Turkey
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· Steven Nelson
Ukraine war sparked race for countries to build spy satellites, space-tech CEO says
Countries are racing to expand their spy satellite fleets, as the war in Ukraine forces them to reconsider the intelligence they would rely on in a conflict, the CEO of a space-tech firm told CNBC.
· Elsa Ohlen
Saudi defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan sparks UAE backlash
A new defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan has reopened tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, with prominent Emirati and Saudi voices publicly clashing over the kingdom's decision to pursue a new regional security partnership beyond the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
· Middleeasteye
China’s hypersonic weapons can be guided by the stars if GPS fails: report
Guangdong researchers build prototype star sensor after developing a way to accurately predict how starlight bends at extreme speeds
· Zhang Tong
China’s hypersonic weapons can be guided by the stars if GPS fails: report
Guangdong researchers build prototype star sensor after developing a way to accurately predict how starlight bends at extreme speeds
· Zhang Tong
Abu Dhabi top UAE occupancy rates in first half amid war fallout | The National
Abu Dhabi's hospitality sector recorded the highest occupancy rates in the UAE in the first half of this year, as hotel operators boosted domestic guest numbers during the fallout from the Iran war.
· Alvin R Cabral