(LEAD) S. Korea 'strongly' protests Japan's renewed claim to Dokdo, urging 'immediate withdrawal'
(ATTN: UPDATES with defense ministry's summoning of Japanese military attache in 5th para)
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US-backed panel seeks to calm Israeli pushback over framework for war-torn enclave
· Agence France-Presse
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ conditions Israel’s Gaza withdrawal on Hamas disarmament
US-backed panel seeks to calm Israeli pushback over framework for war-torn enclave
· Agence France-Presse
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Rental prices in Spain reach record high, Spain on track to welcome 100 million tourists, Spain's Defence Minister demands explanations from Morocco after migrant rush and more news from Spain this Tuesday August 4th.
· The Local
Huge Uptick In Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza Since Trump Hailed 'Historic' Hamas Deal
Middle East regional media has reported a huge uptick in Israeli military attacks in the Gaza Strip since President Trump announced a "historic" agreement which Hamas finally signed on to.
· Tyler Durden
Trump warns Iran talks are ‘last chance’ to end war — oil prices rise as Tehran denies negotiations
President Donald Trump has warned that the latest round of negotiations with Iran is the "last chance" to bring an end to the five-month conflict.
· Mike Sheen
(URGENT) Seoul shares end higher amid lingering woes over AI, Iran crisis
(2nd LD) Army's 1st Corps commander relieved of duty over unloaded weapons directive, U.S. drone mishap: military
· Choi Kyong-ae
Japan trading houses more upbeat on earnings as Iran war lifts prices
Japan's trading houses have extensive interests in resources such as liquefied natural gas, the price of which has soared during the Iran war. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
· Staff Writer
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official in first post-coup visit | South China Morning Post
Newly released photographs are among the few images that show the democratic leader since she was detained by the military in 2021.
BP profit more than doubles as Trump blasts Big Oil for ‘making too much money’
Britain's BP on Tuesday reported a sharp upswing in second-quarter profit, as energy supermajors reap massive profits from higher fossil fuel prices amid hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
· Sam Meredith
Taiwan braces for annual Han Kuang anti-invasion drills with new twists
A CM-34 Clouded Leopard infantry vehicle rolls through Taipei during the previous Han Kuang exercises on July 15, 2025. © Reuters
· THOMPSON CHAU
Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal
United States President Donald Trump announced “a historic agreement” on July 30 for the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, framed as the long-awaited move into the second phase of the October 2025 “ceasefire” deal.
· Al Jazeera Staff
‘I’ve got him locked in’: Sandilands’ big call on Roberts-Smith scoop
Kyle Sandilands claims to have beaten former Today host Karl Stefanovic to securing an interview with alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith as one of the first guests on his new show Kyle Sandilands Live, betting listeners will pay $99 a year to listen to guests including the disgraced soldier.
· Calum Jaspan
Aramco posts 42% jump in Q2 profit despite supply disruptions | The National
Saudi Aramco reported about 42 per cent annual jump in its second-quarter net profit, as the world's largest oil exporter navigated a quarter marked by regional war and repeated attacks on its export infrastructure.
· Jennifer Gnana
North Korea denounces South Korea-US-Japan military, cyber cooperation
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
8 student activists detained after trespassing on U.S. air base in Pyeongtaek
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- Eight liberal student activists were apprehended Tuesday after infiltrating a U.S. military air base in Pyeongtaek, about 60 kilometers south of Seoul, police said.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
India steps up arms supplies to Israel, sent almost 3,000 arms consignments since October 7
The focus on the defense relationship between Israel and India is usually on Israeli exports. However, a new report by Amnesty International reveals a new angle, showing that no fewer than 2,596 shipments of weapons, ammunition, parts and components were transferred from India to Israel between October 7, 2023 and N…
· DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS
Deposed Aung San Suu Kyi shown in proof of life photo
Singapore: Myanmar’s military regime has released long-awaited proof that the nation’s ousted civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, is still alive after more than five years in detention, easing the worst fears of her London-based son, Kim Aris, who has been unable to communicate with her.
· Zach Hope
Seoul, Washington deepen alliance through Korean War legacy exchange
Veterans Ministry brings together 70 descendants of Korean War veterans and history teachers from Korea, US
· Hwang Sun-jun
Saudi Aramco profits soar in second quarter as Iran war squeezes oil supply
Saudi Aramco on Tuesday reported a jump in second-quarter profit, following a period of severe disruption through the Strait of Hormuz amid the sprawling Middle East conflict.
· Sam Meredith
The Iran war is fuelling the next oil, gold and silver rally | The National
Oil surged nearly 20 per cent in July, with Brent topping $100 a barrel for the first time since May amid Middle East conflict.
· Harvey Jones
S. Korea Navy appoints first woman to lead captain-rank ship
The South Korean Navy has appointed a woman for the first time in its history to command a captain-rank ship.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Malaysian crypto event drops Ms Pui Yi, Lee Kuan Yew’s home taken over: 7 Asia highlights
From Philippines’ army wanting more hackers to facial massage fighting dementia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
Malaysian crypto event drops Ms Pui Yi, Lee Kuan Yew’s home taken over: 7 Asia highlights
From Philippines’ army wanting more hackers to facial massage fighting dementia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
Aoun faces impossible balancing act between Hezbollah and Israel | The National
When Lebanese President Joseph Aoun took office after more than a year of war between Israel and Hezbollah, he faced daunting political and security challenges.
· Clotilde Bigot
‘Fortnite on steroids’: the virtual gaming worlds transformed to train British soldiers
Inside Skyral, part of a consortium that won a £2bn MoD contract to help forces game out complex decisions
· Aisha Down
‘The war leaked into every lesson’: learning Ukrainian in a country under siege
Soon after my first visit to Ukraine four years ago, I began language lessons. It taught me more than I ever expected
With Russia at the door and the US backing away, Europe has to build its own ‘way of war’
Even in a Europe-focused Nato 3.0, Washington would still want to call the shots. We need an insurance policy
· Nathalie Tocci
Asian shares mostly dip after US stocks rally
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
· Yuri Kageyama
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has rare meeting with International Red Cross
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross’ representative in the capital Monday, the military-backed government said, a rare moment of contact with the outside world for the Nobel laureate who has been held out of public view since the military seized pow…
· Yonhap
Iran war latest: Trump warns this is Tehran's 'last chance' to reach a deal | The National
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· The National
Gaza deal matters only if it is put into action | The National
The recent announcement of an agreement to disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza marks an important moment. Establishing a framework that addresses one of the conflict’s most intractable questions helps efforts to resolve an appalling humanitarian crisis.
· The National Editorial
Ibrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso’s popular leader faces a reality test
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Captain Ibrahim Traore, a 38-year-old army officer who seized power in a 2022 coup, has become one of Africa’s most recognisable leaders, hailed by supporters as a symbol of sovereignty and resistance to foreign influence.
· Al Jazeera
Japan defense report says China challenge must be met with ‘overall national strength’
China’s growing military actions are Japan’s top security challenge and “must be addressed through overall national strength and cooperation with allies and like-minded nations,” according to Tokyo’s annual defense report released Tuesday.
· Jesse Johnson
Ukraine war briefing: Military’s former top commander says Kyiv has no chance of joining Nato
Now UK envoy Valery Zaluzhnyi quoted as saying Ukraine can’t meet military standards needed to join alliance; Kyiv largely stalls Moscow’s advances, data suggests. What we know on day 1,623
· Guardian staff and agencies
Navy names 1st female commander for large amphibious transport ship
The Navy said Tuesday it has appointed a female officer for the first time to lead its large amphibious transport ship, reflecting a commitment to personnel selections based on merit rather than gender.
· Yonhap
AFP monitors 48 Chinese vessels in West PH Sea in July
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) monitored 48 Chinese coast guard and navy vessels in the West Philippine Sea in July, as Beijing continued to maintain its presence in waters within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Navy names 1st female commander for large amphibious transport ship
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- The Navy said Tuesday it has appointed a female officer for the first time to lead its large amphibious transport ship, reflecting a commitment to personnel selections based on merit rather than gender.
· Kim Seung-yeon
N. Korea slams US-led naval exercise, vows to respond with 'deterrence of new level'
North Korea on Tuesday denounced a recent US-led multinational naval exercise as a "war rehearsal" and threatened to respond with a "deterrence of new level."
· Yonhap
N. Korea slams U.S.-led naval exercise, vows to respond with 'deterrence of new level'
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Tuesday denounced a recent U.S.-led multinational naval exercise as a "war rehearsal" and threatened to respond with a "deterrence of new level."
· Woo Jae-yeon
The Pentagon's Hidden Housing Scandal: Outsourcing Duty Of Care
Authored by Jay Rogers via RealClearDefense,
· Tyler Durden
‘A War Zone’: Spokane Wildfires Leave a Devastating Trail of Destruction
Residents returned to survey damage left in the wildfires in Spokane, Wash.Credit...Loren Elliott for The New York Times
· Anna Griffin
Cartoon for August 4, 2026 | The National
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· The National
'Urgent' call for military build-up in Australia's backyard amid Chinese, Russian threats
Published 4 August 2026 6:50pm
· Sbsaustralia
Qatar, Egypt, Turkey condemn Israeli military action in Gaza, say it undermines path to peace
Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey denounced "ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza," in a joint statement on Monday.
· ESTHER DAVIS
Iranian plan to attack Ukraine canceled after Kyiv apology
Iran was set to carry out attacks in Ukraine before Kyiv had issued an apology, a top military adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Monday.
· Middleeasteye
Tierney shows value as Celtic title defence begins
Tierney rejoined Celtic from Arsenal in 2025
· Bbcsport
Fire bombing of Taylors Lakes gym
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