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Newest first · UTC+11:00Padilla: China Coast Guard has ‘gone too far,’ urges PH gov’t action
MANILA, Philippines — Saying the China Coast Guard (CCG) has “gone too far,” Sen. Robinhood Padilla on Tuesday urged the Philippine government to take “stronger and concrete steps” to protect Filipino troops and defend the country’s maritime rights and jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea.
· Isabelle Pechay
Pentagon concealing true casualty numbers in Iran war – NYT
The Pentagon has withheld information about dozens of service members injured during the war with Iran, The New York Times reported on Monday, citing US officials.
· RT
Pentagon concealing true casualty numbers in Iran war – NYT
The Pentagon has withheld information about dozens of service members injured during the war with Iran, The New York Times reported on Monday, citing US officials.
· RT
Gustavo Petro urges support for Colombia's social and economic reforms
President Gustavo Petro addresses supporters, flanked by Vice President Francia Marquez, left, and Sen. Maria Jose Pizarro, right, after a military parade marking Colombia’s Independence Day in Bogota, Colombia, Monday, July 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
· Astrid Su Rez
Iranian Strikes On US Bases In Jordan Aided By 'Accurate Intel' From Locals, IRGC Says
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Monday that its most recent retaliatory operations against US military assets in Jordan were carried out with "cooperation and accurate information" provided by the Jordanian people.
· Tyler Durden
Philippines says China coast guard injured sailor with baton
The Philippines on Monday accused China Coast Guard personnel of aggressively striking and wounding a Navy serviceman with a wooden baton in the South China Sea, escalating tensions before a meeting between the nations’ top diplomats this week.
· Cliff Venzon
Wes Streeting appointed to UK defence minister
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed former health secretary Wes Streeting to be the UK's defence minister.
· Middleeasteye
Pope Leo Calls for Nuclear Disarmament in Latest Antiwar Message
Pope Leo XIV, who has advocated for an end to wars since the beginning of his pontificate last year, calls for nuclear disarmament in a new book being published on Tuesday.
· Motoko Rich
NASA Warns Scientists Understating Worst-Case Solar-Storm Scenario
As if the growing risk of a global economic disaster springing from the US-Israeli war on Iran weren't enough to worry about, researchers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center are warning that miscalculations and false assumptions may have resulted in an enormous underestimation of the worst-case effects of a solar …
· Tyler Durden
NYC perv, 35, busted for exposing self to girl, 8, during sickening home invasion: cops
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· Amanda Woods
Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast
A Russian warship, shadowed by a Royal Navy vessel, carried out a live-fire artillery exercise just 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth on Monday.
· Bbcnews
Trump order targets China-linked military mineral supply chains
US defence contractors must identify critical mineral sources and reduce dependence on Beijing-linked materials
· Nayan Seth
Trump order targets China-linked military mineral supply chains
US defence contractors must identify critical mineral sources and reduce dependence on Beijing-linked materials
· Nayan Seth
US man arrested for lighting fire near immigration offices
NEW YORK — A US Army veteran was arrested Monday for starting a fire outside a federal building in New York, apparently in protest against President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
· Agence France-Presse
AFP: China Coast Guard assaults PH Navy man at Ayungin
MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Navy personnel was injured after he was assaulted by members of the China Coast Guard (CCG) during a confrontation at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal on Monday, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
· Dexter Cabalza
Kuwaiti army says air defences intercepting Iranian strikes
Kuwait's state TV has reported that sirens are sounding in Kuwait on Monday, following earlier Iranian strikes on the country.
· Middleeasteye
Sleeper agents poised to wage war in California put US on high alert — as map of their top targets emerges
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· Nina Joudeh
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for death of soldiers
The US military says it has begun a new round of strikes against Iran to "further degrade" its capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Bbcnews
Trump says Benjamin Netanyahu ‘will not be arrested’ if he visits the US
Israeli prime minister is subject of an arrest warrant issued by international criminal court over alleged war crimes in Gaza
· Maya Yang
Trump rejects Mamdani threat to arrest Israel’s Netanyahu for war crimes
United States President Donald Trump has dismissed a threat from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to arrest Israel’s Prime Minister for war crimes should he visit the city.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US CENTCOM begins tenth night of strikes on Iran, explosions heard in country's south
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced in an X/Twitter post that a new round of strikes designed to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities used to attack shipping in the Strait of Hormuz" began on Monday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yemen's Houthis declare Saudi maritime blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced a maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia overnight, stepping up the US-Iran war as the rebels threatened the top oil exporter's ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
· Sbsaustralia
US missile stockpile likely unable to handle prolonged war as Iran adapts to defenses: experts
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· Ronny Reyes
US claims 3 China-linked spy sites in Cuba monitoring American military activity
State Department report alleges Beijing and Moscow regard Cuba-based facilities as among their ‘most critical foreign listening posts’
· Teresa Elena Frontado
US claims 3 China-linked spy sites in Cuba monitoring American military activity
State Department report alleges Beijing and Moscow regard Cuba-based facilities as among their ‘most critical foreign listening posts’
· Teresa Elena Frontado
Suspect in custody after starting fire outside New York federal building, FBI says
NEW YORK — The man accused of setting off fireworks and lighting a fire Monday morning in front of a New York building housing an immigration court and other government offices is a former US Army soldier, an FBI official said.
· Associated Press
Israeli military says it has began to withdraw from occupied southern Lebanon towns
The Israeli military have announced the beginning of operational pilot zones to hand back towns occupied by Israel in southern Lebanon on Monday.
· Middleeasteye
IRGC says US missile intercepted over Kerman, explosions heard near Sirik
A US cruise missile has been intercepted over Rudbar-e-Jonubi, in Iran’s central Kerman province, according to a statement from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, carried by Fars news agency.
· Middleeasteye
Hundreds of haredim protest outside military prison following draft dodger arrest
Hundreds of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) demonstrators protested outside Military Prison 10 in Beit Lid on Monday over the arrest of a draft dodger, N12 News reported.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
White House says Trump will fly old Air Force One for about a month
President Donald Trump exits Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., after attending the World Cup final soccer match, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Iran-backed Houthis declare blockade of Red Sea oil route, threatening new front war
Dubai/Riyadh: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the US in its war with Iran and raising the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf.
· Nayera Abdallah, Eman Abouhassira, Timour Azhari
Chancellor Healey will be under pressure to deliver for armed forces
In his previous role as defence secretary, Healey was vocal in his support of increased military spending
· Bbcnews
Gabon: Opposition leader’s lawyers request France’s intervention [Africanews Today]
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is in France. The three-day state visit by the Gabonese president will focus on economic, cultural and military issues. The lawyers of Gabonese opposition figure Bilie-By-Nze, who has been detained since April, are calling on France to put pressure on the Gabonese head of state.
· AfricaNews
Israel’s Ambassador to U.N. Lashes Out at Mamdani Over Netanyahu Arrest Threats
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations on Monday fired back at New York City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who has said he is looking into whether he can arrest the Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, when he visits the U.N. headquarters in September.
· Ephrat Livni
John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
John Healey - who has been announced as Andy Burnham's Chancellor of the Exchequer - is seen as the ultimate safe pair of hands.
· Bbcnews
How America can actually win the war against Iran - opinion
The regime in Tehran fears its own people more than it fears American bombs. That single fact has been the key to Iranian strategy since this war began, and it should be the key to American strategy for ending it.
· PESACH WOLICKI
New Air Force One from Qatar to get upgrades for a month in autumn, White House says
The Qatari-donated jet that serves as an Air Force One plane will receive upgrades and enhancements for about a month in the fall, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday.
· REUTERS
Officials sought NYT reporters' phone records in bid to unmask sources
President Donald Trump walks down the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
· Eric Tucker
US to target powerful Haitian gangs making money off social media
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks before President Donald Trump arrives at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., during the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
· Danica Coto
‘Israeli settlers are in partnership with the army,’ say Palestinians after two shot dead in West Bank
Residents of Deir Jarir say raids late on Sunday, also involving security forces, are part of pattern of violence
· Roth Andrew, Sufian Taha
Burnham appoints former Defence Secretary John Healey as UK finance minister
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has appointed John Healey to replace Rachel Reeves as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Downing Street announced on Monday.
· Middleeasteye
Suspected Iranian strikes have targeted U.S. military in at least four countries.
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· Sanjana Varghese
Turkey holds up NATO’s €27B fuel pipeline revamp deal
BRUSSELS — Turkey has refused to back a €27 billion upgrade of NATO’s military fuel pipeline network, according to two alliance diplomats, as it mounts an eleventh-hour bid to extract concessions on the agreement.
· Victor Jack
‘We are in our own waters’: Tarriela hits Chinese Embassy spox claim
MANILA, Philippines — Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela, spokesperson of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for the West Philippine Sea, responded to the Chinese Embassy’s allegation that it was the Filipino servicemen from the BRP Sierra Madre who started the violent confrontation between the China Coast Guard (CCG) and the …
· Kurt Dela Peña
Hamas names new leader as Gaza war grinds on – who is he?
Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, filling the leadership vacancy left by the assasination of Yahya Sinwar, the group announced on Monday.
· RT
Hungary investigates deal with China’s BYD after ex-foreign minister takes job there
Peter Szijjarto’s announcement that he would take a job at the world’s top electric carmaker prompted accusations of a conflict of interest
· Associated Press
Hungary investigates deal with China’s BYD after ex-foreign minister takes job there
Peter Szijjarto’s announcement that he would take a job at the world’s top electric carmaker prompted accusations of a conflict of interest
· Associated Press
Is Germany working on a secret nuclear weapons program?
By RT newsroom, a team of multi-lingual journalists with over a decade of experience in Russian and international reporting, delivering original research and insights often missing from mainstream coverage
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