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Newest first · UTC+11:00NYT: Washington warned Tehran Israel was plotting to kill Araghchi, Ghalibaf
The Trump administration feared Israel could assassinate Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who were involved in ceasefire negotiations in April, The New York Times has reported.
· Middleeasteye
(URGENT) Court decides to scrap rehabilitation proceedings for Homeplus
(3rd LD) Consumer prices rise to highest in 30 months in June on Middle East war impact
· Chae Yun-hwan
Kyiv suffers deadliest attack this year, after Russia 'unleashed hell'
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
· Maddie Nixon
Why are ceasefires not ceasing the fire? | The National
The Middle East has been grappling with one conflict after another, leading to countless rounds of negotiations to end fighting.
· Nada AlTaher
Death toll in Damascus cafe blast rises to 9
The death toll in a bomb blast that rocked a cafe in Damascus on Thursday rose to nine. The bombing -- the deadliest since a suicide attack on a church last year -- also left 20 people injured.
· Middleeasteye
Powerful general in Iran seen as Tehran readies for Khamenei's funeral
In this photo released by Iran’s Supreme Leader’s office, mourners gather around the coffin of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as it lies in a mourning hall adjacent to the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya within the Supreme Leader’s compound before his funeral in Tehran, Iran, late Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Off…
· Jon Gambrell
Australia expects to gain extra US$26 billion from exports after Iran war raises prices
Exports are set to rise almost 3 per cent to A$416 billion this financial year, with the biggest beneficiary being the LNG industry
· Bloomberg
Australia expects to gain extra US$26 billion from exports after Iran war raises prices
Exports are set to rise almost 3 per cent to A$416 billion this financial year, with the biggest beneficiary being the LNG industry
· Bloomberg
US Navy Tests 3D-Printed Composite Patches To Speed Up F/A-18 Fighter Jet Repairs
Authored by Mrigakshi Dixit via Interesting Engineering,
· Tyler Durden
Body of American pilot killed in Indonesian separatist conflict recovered
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian security forces Friday recovered the body of an American pilot who was killed after armed separatist attacked and burned a small aircraft in the restive Papua region, a military commander said.
· Niniek Karmini
NSW Labor accused of ‘gagging’ debate on Gaza and protest laws ahead of conference
NSW Labor has been accused of gagging internal debate over the conflict in Gaza and the AUKUS alliance ahead of the party’s state conference this weekend.
· Max Maddison, Jessica McSweeney
Trump’s America is in a state of cold civil war. But on the nation’s 250th birthday, that’s entirely fitting
July 3, 2026 — 11:30am
· Nick Bryant
Ex-Trump official warns Coupang dispute could strain S. Korea-US alliance amid security threats
A former senior US official warned Thursday that a dispute over South Korea's treatment of e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. could strain the Seoul-Washington alliance amid intensifying security challenges, including North Korea's evolving military threats.
· Yonhap
What a seating chart might reveal about the future of China’s military leadership
Two generals appear near top PLA officers at a high-profile event, signalling their swift rise to fill gaps left by anti-graft campaign
· Alcott Wei
What a seating chart reveals about the future of China’s military leadership
Two generals appear near top PLA officers at a high-profile event, signalling their swift rise to fill gaps left by anti-graft campaign
· Alcott Wei
US diplomat wants to turn Taiwan into ‘hornet’s nest of drones’
The top US diplomat in Taiwan has called for turning the self-administered Chinese island into a “hornet’s nest” of air, surface and subsurface drones, as Washington continues to expand military cooperation with Taipei despite repeated warnings from Beijing.
· RT
Navy names new submarine 'Seo Hui'; new frigate dubbed 'Pyeongtaek'
SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- The Navy has named a new submarine after a historical diplomat and christened a new frigate after a key hub city south of Seoul, the armed service said Friday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
UN group probing civil war disappeared asks Guatemala to open military sites
GUATEMALA CITY — A UN group has asked Guatemala to open up military sites to help in the search for the thousands of people disappeared during the country's 1960-1996 civil war.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump says US spends more on NATO than any other member without any benefit
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States spends more money on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization than any other member state without getting "any benefit," renewing pressure on NATO allies to increase their contributions.
· Yonhap
Proposed sexual offences overhaul extensive but advocacy groups cite concerns
While government’s plan goes beyond law reform body’s suggestions, groups say ‘honest but mistaken’ defence over consent could be a loophole
· Jess Ma
Proposed sexual offences overhaul extensive but advocacy groups cite concerns
While government’s plan goes beyond law reform body’s suggestions, groups say ‘honest but mistaken’ defence over consent could be a loophole
· Jess Ma
West Papua separatists kill US pilot
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Monaco parcel bombing
A suspect has been identified in the investigation into a parcel bombing in Monaco that seriously wounded a sanctioned Ukrainian multi-millionaire and two others.
· Bbcnews
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· The National
Suspect identified in Monaco parcel bombing that wounded sanctioned Ukrainian-born oligarch
Arrest warrant issued for bombing suspect who will soon be subject of an Interpol Red Notice
· Agence France-Presse
Brian Walley survived a plane crash and a WWII prison camp to make it to 104
Eighty five years ago, Brian Walley, a prisoner of war in a German camp after crashing his bomber into the North Sea, doubted he would live for long. Yesterday, he celebrated his 104th birthday.
· Madigan Landry
Which Trump will show up at Nato summit? Odds are it will be the fuming one
US president’s impatience and distrust of multilateral groupings has Nato’s 31 members walking on eggshells before next week’s key meeting
· Mark Magnier
Which Trump will show up at Nato summit? Odds are it will be the fuming one
US president’s impatience and distrust of multilateral groupings has Nato’s 31 members walking on eggshells before next week’s key meeting
· Mark Magnier
US says it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself amid renewed conflict with Afghanistan
The US State Department said on Thursday that Washington "supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against terrorist attacks" as an intermittent conflict between Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan continues.
· REUTERS
On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The Strait of Hormuz has been partially reopened since June as part of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement
· Bbcnews
Iran envoy: US military bases in the Gulf caused ‘nothing but insecurity’
Iranian Ambassador to the UN Amir-Saeid Iravani said on Thursday that US military bases in the Gulf states have brought “nothing but instability” to the region, in remarks delivered during an emergency session of the Security Council.
· Middleeasteye
Ex-Trump official warns Coupang dispute could strain S. Korea-U.S. alliance amid security threats
WASHINGTON, July 2 (Yonhap) -- A former senior U.S. official warned Thursday that a dispute over South Korea's treatment of e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. could strain the Seoul-Washington alliance amid intensifying security challenges, including North Korea's evolving military threats.
· Song Sang-ho
Online army of Taylor Swift megafans refuse to believe her wedding will be at MSG — despite all the obvious clues
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· Andrea Palladino
UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham vows to fully fund defence plans
The United Kingdom’s likely next prime minister says he will take responsibility to find funds for a long-anticipated defence plan, days after a 4.7 billion pound ($6.2bn) funding gap came under public scrutiny.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Ukraine and Russia both vow to escalate conflict after Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 25
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· Sbsaustralia
Russia losing 8 troops for every 1 Ukranian soldier killed as army casualties skyrocket: report
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· Ronny Reyes
I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham
Andy Burnham has said he would take his responsibilities to fund the defence investment plan "extremely seriously" if he becomes prime minister.
· Bbcnews
Florida woman fatally guns down Army veteran during petty dispute over Walmart parking spot
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· New York Post Video
Ukraine, Russia vow escalation after Moscow attack kills 21 in Kyiv
KYIV — Ukraine and Russia on Thursday vowed fresh assaults in their four-year war after Moscow launched a massive barrage on Kyiv, killing at least 21 people, tearing open apartment buildings and sending tens of thousands to shelters.
· Agence France-Presse
Tesla global auto sales jump 25% in 2nd quarter, beating expectations
NEW YORK — Tesla reported a jump in second-quarter auto sales Thursday, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company easily topped expectations in a period of lofty gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump says U.S. spends more on NATO than any other member without any benefit
WASHINGTON, July 2 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States spends more money on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) than any other member state without getting "any benefit," renewing pressure on NATO allies to increase their contributions.
· Song Sang-ho
Conflicts of interest? Trump only has one interest: himself | Robert Reich
The president made $2.2bn last year, with plenty of help from his own political decisions. This is called corruption, folks
· Robert Reich
Palestinian goalkeeper killed by Israel in Gaza as Fifa faces fresh calls to act
Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem al-Ashqar was killed earlier this week by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said in a statement on Monday, prompting tributes from football supporters, journalists, fans, and the public on social media.
· Middleeasteye
Germany’s rotten center is heading for a reckoning
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
Iran warns ‘forceful response’ to ships failing to comply with approved Hormuz routes
Iran’s joint military command has warned ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz to use its approved routes or face a “forceful response”.
· Middleeasteye
Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, Syrian state media say
The bombing was the deadliest in Damascus since a suicide attack on a church in June 2025
· Bbcnews
BBC reports from the Strait of Hormuz during fragile ceasefire
The BBC is the first international broadcaster to report from the Strait of Hormuz, revealing how Iranians at the heart of the crisis are living through a fragile ceasefire.
How US-Iran war may push Gulf countries to ‘diversify’ security alliances
Gulf countries are likely to accelerate the push to diversify their security partnerships after the United States-Israel war on Iran, analysts say, as the region grapples with the lasting impact of the conflict.
· Ali Harb
What’s behind the deadly bombing of a crowded Damascus cafe?
A bomb blast tore through a crowded cafe in central Damascus on Thursday, killing at least six people and wounding 22.
· Al Jazeera