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US, Iran Exchange Major Strikes in Gulf
The U.S. and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes in the Gulf, unraveling recent ceasefire efforts, as both sides escalate attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia Used Japan for Spying, Tech in Ukraine War: NYT
Russia has used Japan as a covert base for technology acquisition and espionage supporting its war against Ukraine, according to a New York Times report published Sunday.
Waltz: Cuba is a 'national security threat' at UN
UN Ambassador Mike Waltz declared Cuba's regime "is a national security threat" in a Fox News interview, accusing China and Russia of "collecting information around our military bases in Cuba" as the
Nine dead as Russia and Ukraine trade drone and missile salvos
Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone and missile attacks, killing nine people, as Ukraine struggles with a critical shortage of Patriot air defense munitions.
Shaheen Urges Congress to Pass Graham's Russia Sanctions Bill
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is urging Congress to pass a Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died Saturday just days after securing White House support for legislation that w
Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military, civilian targets
US Central Command has completed three waves of strikes against Iran hitting more than 300 military targets across at least 10 provinces, as Iran retaliated across the Gulf and declared the Strait of
Rounds: Graham was making strides on Russia sanctions bill
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said Sunday that the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) felt he was "making great strides" on a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill shortly before his death at 71 from a "brief a
Nine dead as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes
Nine people were killed as Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone and missile strikes overnight on July 12, 2026, a day before Ukraine's allies were set to meet in Paris to discuss ending the four-year wa
U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes as Hormuz Transit Deal Collapses
The U.S. and Iran traded missile and drone strikes Sunday after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all traffic, with Trump ordering renewed U.S. airstrikes foll
Nine-year-old girl among five killed in Israeli fire and airstrikes in Gaza
Israeli fire and airstrikes in Gaza on July 12, 2026 killed five Palestinians, including a 9-year-old girl, amid ongoing violence despite a partial ceasefire, with health officials reporting continued
US NATO envoy: Iran led by 'crazy people'
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker labeled Iran's leadership as irrational amid heightened tensions, asserting that President Trump seeks a diplomatic resolution to prevent Iran from obtaining n
ASEAN hopes to see progress on peace plan by Myanmar
ASEAN foreign ministers held their first in-person meeting with Myanmar's foreign minister since the 2021 coup on July 12 in Bangkok, pressing for demonstrable progress on the Five-Point Consensus pea
Ukrainian prime minister to step down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle - AP News
Ukrainian Prime Minister Svyrydenko is stepping down after one year in office as President Zelenskyy announces a broader wartime government reshuffle.
Zelenskyy Orders Ukraine Reshuffle, Replacing PM Svyrydenko
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a major government reshuffle on Sunday, July 12, proposing the replacement of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko — whom he offered a new role tied to a '
Zelenskyy Reshuffles Cabinet, Replaces PM Svyrydenko
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has announced a cabinet reshuffle proposing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's replacement, restructuring the government to deliver on three foreign policy priorities incl
BN rebounds, PH flounders and other winners and losers of the Johor polls
Malaysia's UMNO-led Barisan Nasional swept 48 of 56 seats in the Johor state election, with Onn Hafiz Ghazi sworn in for a second term as chief minister while Pakatan Harapan, Bersatu, and newer parti
India bans 'Satluj' film 48 hours after online release
India's government blocked 'Satluj,' a film about a Sikh human rights activist murdered in 1995, within 48 hours of its quiet online release, citing pro-Khalistan propaganda concerns.
Travellers warned against carrying parcels for others as Thailand targets cannabis smugglers
Thailand has ordered tightened inspections to combat outbound cannabis smuggling, with Deputy government spokesperson Ploythalay Laksameesaengjan warning on July 12 that travelers who carry parcels or
U.S. attacks Iran in response to vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran strikes Gulf Arab states
The United States launched strikes on approximately 140 Iranian targets in retaliation for an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran responding by targeting Bahrain, Qat
China, India-Linked Hackers Hit Pakistani Police
SentinelOne researchers revealed that suspected Chinese and Indian state-aligned hackers ran simultaneous espionage campaigns against Pakistani police between February 2024 and April 2026, weaponizing
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