Ukraine’s drone playbook is wreaking havoc in Russia — and upending where NATO wants to invest
Ukraine's drone attacks have been dominating headlines about its war with Russia — and upended NATO's investment thesis.
· Sam Meredith, Elsa Ohlen
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Thai court greenlights government's $12bn emergency borrowing
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the parliament in Bangkok. His government has approved an emergency decree to borrow 400 billion baht ($12 billion) to cushion the impact on energy due to the U.S. war with Iran. © Reuters
· APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT
‘They said: wear angelic white’: British women who accused US airman of rape tell of American military trial
Two women who alleged they were raped by Tyrion Davis in Suffolk had to testify at an invasive court martial on a US base
· Robevans, Harry Davies, Emine Sinmaz
‘Here I can live a good life’: inside the Syrian commune where men are banned
The gates of Jinwar are guarded but inside is a peaceful refuge created by women escaping war and hardship. Photographer Matteo Trevisan documents life here and at other female-led communities in the country’s north-east
· Harriet Barber
Today in Korean history
1953 - The U.S.-led United Nations Command reopens armistice talks with China-backed North Korea after a long suspension. The talks, which began in 1951, continue on and off until the two sides sign a cease-fire agreement on July 27, 1953, ending the three-year Korean conflict.
· Kim Han-joo
Asian stocks slip and oil prices rise as Iran war escalates
Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Chan Ho Him
Open letter to NATO: the false promise of militarized security
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· Curtis FJ Doebbler
US-Iran ceasefire collapse all about control of Hormuz
For the second time since the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed, Washington and Tehran have slipped back into direct military
· Trita Parsi
America's global leadership is faltering – China should not let this moment pass it by | The National
It was a line in a recent news report that jumped out at me. In Australia, “the levels of trust in either the US or China to ‘act responsibly’ in the world are now almost evenly matched”.
· Sholto Byrnes
China’s factory gate prices rise in June during brief Iran war respite
The producer price index rose for a fourth month in a row amid a momentary ceasefire, though consumer price increases missed expectations
· Alice Li
China’s factory gate prices rise in June during brief Iran war respite
The producer price index rose for a fourth month in a row amid a momentary ceasefire, though consumer price increases missed expectations
· Alice Li
Trumps Irrsinn bei der Nato und die Krise der GIZ
Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
· Gordon Repinski
Iran to bury Khamenei in hometown as US ramps up strikes
MASHHAD, Iran (AFP) -- Iranians were preparing on Thursday to bury their slain leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad in northeast Iran, as new US strikes threatened to trigger a fresh escalation in the Middle East war.
· Korea Herald
Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies
ANKARA, Turkey (Reuters) -- US President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the United States cut trade ties with Spain and made renewed claims on Greenland, but later changed tack and said there had been love and "a lot of unity."
· Korea Herald
US launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran targets Gulf states
Sirens sounded in Kuwait and alerts were activated in Qatar and Bahrain due to retaliatory Iranian fire over the Gulf countries after the United States launched new airstrikes hitting Iran early Thursday.
· Jon Gambrell
Ukraine war briefing: Russia bans diesel exports as refinery attacks trigger gas shortages and price spikes
Moscow moves to support domestic fuel market as drivers face hours-long lines amid intensifying Ukrainian strikes. What we know on day 1,597
· Guardian staff and agencies
US Military Races To Harden Strategic Nuclear Bases With Counter-Drone AI Shield
Defense company AeroVironment has won an $80.5 million order from the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 for its Titan MS counter-drone system, expanding the Department of War's efforts to secure critical defense infrastructure and other homeland sites from AI drone swarm attacks.
· Tyler Durden
N. Korea's Kim makes most public appearances in 12 years in 1st half
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made more official appearances in the first six months of the year than in any first half since 2014, with military-related events reaching their highest level since he took power, data showed Thursday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Oil extends gains as Iran-U.S. tensions raise concerns over supply disruptions
Oil rose Thursday, after fresh strikes on Iran by the U.S. military raised worries about supply disruptions in the Middle East.
· Justina Lee
US Navy Backs 3,800 MPH-Speeding Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile With First Contract
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· Tyler Durden
US military carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Mia Gonzalez
US to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptor missiles – Trump
The US could grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot anti-aircraft missiles, President Donald Trump has said during a meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Türkiye. He maintained, however, that Washington would not supply the missiles directly.
· RT
Leaked Memo Shows 'Pro-Cuba' NGO Network Preparing To Target ICE, US Bases, Federal Buildings
Independent Cuban news outlet ADN Cuba has revealed that a US-based Cuba solidarity coalition circulated a memo instructing far-left activists to prepare rapid-response protests at US federal buildings, military bases, recruitment centers, and ICE facilities in the event of a military confrontation between the US mi…
· Tyler Durden
China consumer price growth weakens in June while producer inflation rises on export orders
China's consumer prices grew slower than expected in June, while wholesale inflation accelerated, as elevated energy costs continued to sap domestic demand.
· Anniek Bao
Russia fuel crisis spills over to Central Asia as drone strikes bite
As Russia tightens energy exports after Ukrainian drone strikes on its refineries, Kyrgyzstan is facing shortages of premium-grade gasoline, with consumers now turning to standard grade. (Photo by Ilkham Umarakhunov)
· Staff Writer
Trump at NATO was headed for tears, but a funny thing happened on the way out of the forum
London: There seemed no chance of a happy outcome when Donald Trump arrived at a security summit with European leaders in the Turkish capital, Ankara, a few days ago.
· David Crowe
CNBC Daily Open: Trump turns up the heat on allies and adversaries
Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Lim Hui Jie
Iran war could go 'from zero to one hundred,' Israel is prepared for renewed fighting - analysis
The defense establishment, like the entire world, watched the American military launch another operation against Tehran.
· AMIR BOHBOT
NATO 'came a long way today,' falling back into favor with Trump after the Ankara summit
US President Donald Trump said he thought "NATO came a long way today," after the Ankara summit concluded on Wednesday.
· REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Haredi protesters, IDF soldiers clash outside of Military Prison 10 amid draft dodging controversy
IDF soldiers and haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters clashed outside of Military Prison 10 in Beit Lid on Wednesday evening, demonstrating in support of arrested draft dodgers being held in the prison and protesting the IDF's haredi draft law.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sirens sound in Gulf states following US attack on Iran - report
Missile interceptions were seen in the skies over Bahrain after warning sirens were sounded, according to local eyewitness reports cited in international news media.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Director Denis Villeneuve flags ‘more intense story’ as he unveils epic new Dune trailer
Dune director Denis Villeneuve has unveiled the new trailer for the third and final chapter of Frank Herbert’s literary magnum opus-turned-blockbuster film trilogy, revealing the first glimpses of the intergalactic conflict that tears the fictional Dune universe apart.
· Michael Idato
Inside India newsletter: India's $50 billion worth of IPOs at risk as Trump ends Iran ceasefire
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore.
· Priyanka Salve
Myanmar has ‘a mountain to climb’ to woo 2 million tourists a year
Myanmar saw 4.5 million tourist arrivals at the peak in 2015, but the numbers have fallen sharply since the military coup in 2021
· Sam Beltran
Myanmar’s dream of 2 million tourists a year hits civil war roadblock
Myanmar saw 4.5 million tourist arrivals at the peak in 2015, but the numbers have fallen sharply since the military coup in 2021
· Sam Beltran
The Papers: 'Iran war back on' and 'Count Binface exclusive'
US President Donald Trump's remarks at the Nato summit in Turkey lead Metro, with the top headline declaring "Iran war back on after new air strikes". The US president is quoted calling Iran's leaders "scum" as he promised to hit the Iranian "regime hard", the paper reports.
· Bbcnews
International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe
Tens of thousands of people fled el-Fasher after the city was seized by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
· Bbcnews
N. Korea slams S. Korea-Japan military cooperation as 'self-destruction'
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Thursday denounced military cooperation between Seoul and Tokyo as "a foolish act of courting self-destruction."
· Woo Jae-yeon
US says China gave only hours’ warning before Pacific submarine missile launch
Washington says Beijing’s notification of launch fell short of expected standard followed by other established nuclear powers
· Teresa Elena Frontado
US says China gave only hours’ warning before Pacific submarine missile launch
Washington says Beijing’s notification of launch fell short of expected standard followed by other established nuclear powers
· Teresa Elena Frontado
Oil prices rise after Trump remarks on Iran ceasefire
Oil prices rose worldwide after Trump suggested ending the ceasefire with Iran during remarks at the Nato summit in Ankara.
· Middleeasteye
Top Legal Adviser to Joint Chiefs Is Stepping Down Nearly a Year Before Completing Term
The senior legal counsel to the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — the principal military adviser to President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — is stepping down nearly a year before his term is over, the latest in an exodus of the military’s top leaders and lawyers over the last 18 months.
· Raquel Rutledge
Trump’s tariff war pushes Brazil’s trade towards China as US share hits record low
Trading report lands as USTR weighs extra 25 per cent levy and Flavio Bolsonaro tells hearing that Lula ‘licks China’s boots’
· Igor Patrick
Trump’s tariff war pushes Brazil’s trade towards China as US share hits record low
Trading report lands as USTR weighs extra 25 per cent levy and Flavio Bolsonaro tells hearing that Lula ‘licks China’s boots’
· Igor Patrick
Nato summit delivers unity and billions in defence deals, Rutte says
Secretary general says allies are strengthening the alliance after agreeing to higher spending, amid continued pressure from Trump
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Nato summit delivers unity and billions in defence deals, Rutte says
Secretary general says allies are strengthening the alliance after agreeing to higher spending, amid continued pressure from Trump
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Trump's European allies add distance on Iran following testy NATO summit
The Iran war has reignited and the U.S. may need European allies more than ever, but President Donald Trump left a NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday without announcing any new commitments from the defense alliance to assist with the conflict.
· Kevin Breuninger, Leonie Kidd
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 9)
Expanded ties with NATO require strategic balanceNuanced diplomatic approaches needed with Russia in mind
· Kim Han-joo
Trump says Iran strikes were retaliation for ship attacks
Trump says the latest US strikes on Iran were carried out in retaliation for what he described as Iran's bombing of ships a day earlier.
· Middleeasteye
Trump Rejects New Russia Sanctions at NATO Summit Filled With Big Spending and Big Emotions
ANKARA – NATO’s annual leaders’ meetings have become exercises in pleasing U.S. President Donald Trump, or at least to buy time for the alliance’s European members and Canada to prepare for a world in which Washington is no longer the cornerstone of their security.
· Charlie Hancock