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Iran ties Hormuz reopening to U.S. accepting its conditions
Iran's Revolutionary Guard declared Saturday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on the U.S. accepting Tehran's conditions and is separate from Iran-Oman negotiations, complicating a reported
Taiwan Slowing Its Internet for a War Drill. Locals Aren’t Worried. - WSJ
Taiwan's annual war drills include civilian internet throttling and a simulated "decapitation strike" with its leader escaping in an armored vehicle, though locals reportedly aren't worried.
Hamas Ready for Gaza Deal, Netanyahu Says Israel Never Agreed
Hamas told Trump's Board of Peace it remains ready to implement the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan's second phase, including disarmament, but Netanyahu insists Israel never agreed to the latest draft, le
UAE Accuses Iran of Missile Strike on ADNOC Tanker
The UAE accused Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps of striking an ADNOC tanker with a missile in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting condemnation from Gulf and Arab governments including Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Iraq’s Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani
Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani told Al Jazeera the semi-autonomous region refuses to be drawn into the US-Israeli war on Iran, even as more than 1,000 missile and drone s
Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General
The Senate wrapped up its final pre-recess session early Saturday, confirming Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department and passing a stopgap funding bill before adjourning for August recess.
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 28
On Day 28 of the war on Iran, the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact drew skepticism from Iranian officials over its security guarantees, while Iran and Oman agreed on a Strait of Hormuz framework as
Israel weighs Saudi-Turkiye-Pakistan defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Pact on Friday, pledging that an attack on any one constitutes an attack on all — and Israel is still weighing its official response
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye Sign Mutual Defence Pact
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca declaring that an armed attack on any one country would be treated as an attack on all three, as West Asia tensions spread
Drones explode near Bulgaria gas pipeline, spotted in Germany
Multiple drone incidents struck NATO territory this week — one exploding near Bulgaria's Trans-Balkan gas pipeline and others spotted at German military and logistics sites — reviving fears that Russi
Houthis Strike Saudi Military Targets in Marib
Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched drone and missile attacks on Saudi military targets in the eastern Yemeni city of Marib on Friday, killing two and wounding more than a dozen.
US Pledges $1bn to Colombia Under Trump-Backed President
The US pledged $1bn in support to Colombia as right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in, vowing an 'all-out war' on narco-terrorism and joining Trump's 'Shield of the Americas' securi
UAE Accuses Iran of Missile Attack on ADNOC Tanker
The UAE condemned Iran for a missile strike on an ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it 'piracy' — days after ADNOC disclosed 15 of its vessels have been attacked since the conflict began.
Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general 50-49
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, won Senate confirmation as US attorney general in a narrow 50-49 vote, ending a months-long standoff over his nomination.
Drones spotted over German base after explosive drone found
Drones were spotted over a German military base two days after an explosive drone was found at a German cargo airport, with US intelligence reportedly linking Russia to the device and a German ministe
US Senate Backs 100% Tariff Threat on India Over Russian Oil
The US Senate passed a bill authorizing President Trump to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, putting India — a top Russian crude importer — in a difficult position.
Iran Tightens Hormuz Grip to Pressure US as War Costs Mount
Iran is tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US in their war, betting American political and military strain will force concessions while the strategy deepens Iran's own econom
Ukraine Drones Strike Wildberries 2,000km Inside Russia
Ukrainian drone strikes hit a Wildberries warehouse more than 2,000km inside Russian territory, with outlets framing the attack as a blow to Russia's richest woman's business empire and to 'Russia Inc
Taiwan President Oversees Coastal Strike Drill
Taiwan's president oversaw a coastal strike drill during the island's annual war games, which included a mock 'decapitation strike' scenario and slowed civilian internet as a side effect.
Bus Driver Kicks Explosive Drone at Leipzig Airport
A bus driver kicked an explosive drone out of the air at Leipzig airport in Germany, in an incident US intelligence has linked to Russia and that prompted Berlin to warn of a "new threat."
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