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Nigeria grapples with ongoing abductions and terrorism trials, while Pakistan deploys 10,000 troops to fortify its capital ahead of US-Iran talks. In the Middle East, the IDF destroyed a Hezbollah rocket launcher, and Iran-linked ships dominate Strait of Hormuz traffic, as Israel expels Spain from a US coordination center over alleged bias. Tensions also rise as China reiterates its stance against Taiwan's independence, and pilots express fear over flying in the region.

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ /Serbian

US military disables ship attempting to breach Iran blockade

- The U.S. military disabled a Gambian-flagged vessel attempting to reach Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. - The vessel, "Layan Star," reportedly ignored over 20 warnings from the U.S. military to cease โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ /English

US weighing accelerated troop drawdown in Europe - report

- The US is reportedly considering accelerating its troop withdrawal from Europe, presenting new plans to NATO allies next month. - This potential acceleration follows an earlier announcement to pull โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ /English

Hezbollah Rocket Barrage Hits Water Near Nahariya Beach

- Hezbollah launched its first missile barrage targeting Nahariya in nearly a month, with some projectiles intercepted or falling into open areas. - The attack extended to Karmiel, marking the deepestโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ /Vietnamese NEW

AUKUS Alliance Launches New Underwater Drone Project

- The AUKUS alliance (US, Australia, UK) has launched a new project to develop next-generation unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). - The project aims to protect undersea cables, enhance surveillance โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ /Danish

Macron: Nothing justifies Israel's escalation in Lebanon

- France and Germany urge Israel and Hezbollah to return to a ceasefire agreement. - French President Macron stated that nothing justifies the current escalation in southern Lebanon and called for an โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ /Danish

US military fires missile at cargo ship heading for Iran

- The U.S. military fired a missile at a cargo ship, the M/V "Lian Star," sailing under the Gambian flag in the Gulf of Oman. - The ship was reportedly violating a U.S. blockade against Iranian ports,โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ /Danish

Iran rejects Danish intelligence's threat assessment

- Iran's embassy in Denmark has dismissed a threat assessment by Denmark's Security and Intelligence Service (PET) that identified Iran as a threat to Israeli and Jewish interests and Iranian dissidenโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ /Danish

Top U.S. General Holds Rare Meeting with Cuban Military

- The commander of U.S. military forces in Latin America and the Caribbean held a rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay. - U.S. General Francis Donโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ /Danish

Putin: Too Early to Say if Drone in Romania is Russian

- Russian President Vladimir Putin stated it is too early to determine if a drone that crashed in Romania is Russian. - Putin suggested the drone might be Ukrainian, referencing past incidents where Uโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท /Greek NEW

Dozens Killed in Drone Attacks in Sudan's Kordofan Region

- Around 70 people were killed in two separate drone attacks in Sudan's Kordofan region on Friday and Saturday. - The attacks targeted civilians attempting to flee conflict zones, with one incident kiโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท /Greek

Israel-Lebanon security talks stall, new meeting set

- Israel and Lebanon held their first security talks at the Pentagon, focusing on a pilot program for Hezbollah demilitarization. - The meeting concluded without progress, with Israeli officials belieโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ผ /English NEW

Iran Jails Man Behind This Viral Video for 10 Years

- Two Iranian protesters, Ashkan Maleki and Mehrdad Mohammadinia, face imminent execution after being arrested during national protests in January 2026. - Human rights advocates are concerned about thโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ผ /English

US, UK Warn Ships of Military Operations in Strait of Hormuz

- US and UK maritime authorities issued a warning to commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing military operations. - The advisory urges vessels to exercise extreme caution, maintain vโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท /Croatian

Romania says drone that hit building was Russian Geran-2

- Romanian authorities stated that a drone that crashed into a building near the Ukrainian border was a Russian-made Geran-2. - Technical analysis of drone fragments, including Cyrillic inscriptions aโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ /English

Iran weekly briefing: Trump demands changes to peace plan

- Iran's lead negotiator stated Tehran will not sign any deal that doesn't secure Iranian rights, awaiting "tangible results" from negotiations. - US President reportedly demanded more amendments to aโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ /English

US won't let China impose 'hegemony' in Asia, Hegseth says

- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed the Trump administration would prevent China from establishing "hegemony" in Asia. - Hegseth urged allies in Europe and Asia to increase their defense spendโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ /English

SERAP urges UN to act on Nigeriaโ€™s insecurity crisis

- SERAP urged UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres to invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter due to Nigeria's worsening insecurity. - The organization warned that the escalating crisis, marked by mass aโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ /English

Defence minister vows rescue of kidnap victims

- Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa, pledged the government's commitment to rescuing kidnapped individuals across the country. - He emphasized the importance of unity and community cโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ /English

US Warns of Renewed War as Iran Deal Remains Elusive

- The U.S. warned it is capable of resuming war with Iran if necessary, following President Trump's declaration that any peace deal must meet his conditions. - Weeks of mixed signals in negotiations hโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ /English

Miyetti Allah rejects Fulaniโ€“militant link

- The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) rejects claims linking the Fulani ethnic group to widespread militancy and banditry. - MACBAN stated that an estimated 30,000 militaโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ /English

Army warns against MASSOBโ€™s civil war memorial directive

- The Nigerian Army warned against a directive by MASSOB for churches to hold memorial services for victims of the Nigerian civil war, deeming it illegal and provocative. - The army stated that while โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ /English

No Dong Jun, but plenty of China at Shangri-La Dialogue

- China's defense minister was absent from the Shangri-La Dialogue, but the country's presence was felt through discussions on regional security. - Japan's defense minister criticized China's increasiโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ /English

Japan pushes back against accusations of 'new militarism'

- Japan's Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjirล rejected accusations of 'new militarism' at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. - He contrasted Japan's lack of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers withโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ /English

Israel launches more south Lebanon strikes after warnings

- Israel launched further strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, escalating tensions after ordering evacuations. - The strikes followed recent security talks between Lebanese and Israeli military deโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ /English

India signs BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam

- India has signed a deal to supply BrahMos missiles to Vietnam, developed jointly with Russia. - The country is in the final stages of a similar deal with Indonesia. - India aims to boost its defenseโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด /Romanian

Romanian minister warns drone attacks could repeat

- Romania's Defense Minister warned that Russian drone attacks like the one in Galaศ›i could happen again due to insufficient anti-drone systems. - The minister avoided confirming explanations about thโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด /Romanian

NATO confirms Russian drone crashed in Romania's Galaศ›i

- NATO has confirmed that a drone that crashed into an apartment building in Galaศ›i, Romania, was of Russian origin, identified as a "Geran-2" model. - Romanian authorities stated that fighter jets haโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด /Romanian

Russian Drone Attack in Romania Puts NATO Under Pressure

- A Russian drone carrying at least 50 kg of explosives detonated in an apartment building in Galaศ›i, Romania, injuring two civilians. - The incident occurred 160 km from Odesa, Ukraine, raising conceโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช /Swedish

Israel captures strategically vital Beaufort Castle in Lebanon

- The Israeli military has advanced into Lebanon, capturing the strategically important Beaufort Castle, marking their deepest incursion in 25 years. - The operation aims to establish control over theโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช /Swedish

Defense expert: The NATO Sweden joined is already dead

- Defense analyst Carlo Masala states that the NATO Sweden joined two years ago no longer exists. - He argues that the U.S. has significantly weakened NATO, signaling to Russia that Europe cannot relyโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท /Turkish

Turkish ship attacked in Black Sea amid rising tensions

- Three ships were hit at sea in the Black Sea, followed by an attack on a Turkish vessel. - Ukraine holds Russia responsible for the attacks. - The owner of the Turkish company involved, Tribeca Deniโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท /Turkish

Cuba and U.S. military officials meet at Guantanamo Bay

- Cuban and U.S. military officials met at the border of the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. - The meeting, held by mutual agreement, addressed border security issues. - Both sides agreed to continue commuโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท /English

UN slams Israel over plan to occupy 70% of Gaza

- The United Nations criticized Israel's plan to control 70% of Gaza, asserting the territory must remain for Palestinians. - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel currently controls 60% of โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ /Chinese

US Navy disables ship sailing towards Iran with missile strike

- A commercial vessel ignored warnings and sailed towards Iran, prompting the U.S. military to disable its propulsion system. The U.S. Central Command stated that the ship, the 'Lian Star,' was warnedโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ /Chinese

Sources describe US arms package

- The US is considering an $8.6 billion arms package for Taiwan, including Patriot interceptors and an air defense integration system. - The deal has become a flashpoint in US-China relations, with Chโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช /English

Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons

- U.S. President Donald Trump stated Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, a key demand for any deal. - Reports suggest Trump sent a revised peace proposal to Tehran with tougher terms, poteโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡พ /Spanish

Lebanon Death Toll Surpasses 3,400 Amid Israeli Offensive

- Lebanon's death toll from the Israeli offensive has surpassed 3,400 since March 2. - The latest figures indicate 41 additional deaths, bringing the total to 3,412, with 10,269 injured. - Israel launโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡พ /Spanish

Lula to U.S.: 'We Won't Accept Being Treated Like Children'

- Brazilian President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva told the United States that Brazil will not be treated "like children." - Lula's remarks followed Washington's designation of two Brazilian criminal ganโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต /English

Nepal has never encroached upon Indian territory

- Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah stated in Parliament that Nepal has never encroached on Indian territory, though minor instances of cross-holding occupation of agricultural land exist. - These โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ /Indonesian

Mojtaba Khamenei Advisor Says Trump Betrays Diplomacy Again

- Mohsen Rezaei, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated the US has not lifted its naval blockade against Iranian ports. - This contradicts US President Donald Trump's claim on social media that tโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ /Indonesian

US War Secretary: Trump or Iran Faces You

- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated Iran faces a stark choice: negotiate with President Trump or face American military might. - Hegseth presented this ultimatum during a briefing, emphasizing tโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ /Indonesian

UN: Israel Must Halt Attacks on Lebanon, Respect Ceasefire

- The UN expressed grave concern over escalating Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, which resulted in at least eight deaths. - UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric urged all parties to respect a cesโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ /Indonesian

Trump Announces Lifting of Hormuz Blockade; Iran Denies Deal

- President Trump announced the lifting of a naval blockade against Iran and urged Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz. - Iran's Foreign Ministry stated no final agreement has been reached with Washinโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช /English

Lebanese PM accuses Israel of 'scorched-earth policy'

- Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel of a "scorched-earth policy" and "collective punishment" in southern Lebanon. - Salam urged a halt to fighting amid fresh Israeli airstrikes and eโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช /English

US warns it is capable of resuming war with Iran

- The US has warned it is capable of resuming war with Iran, with President Trump setting strict conditions for any peace deal. - Key demands include Iran never developing nuclear weapons and the reopโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ /English

Trump Seeks Changes to Middle East War Deal Proposal

- U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly proposed changes to a Middle East war resolution, toughening terms and sending a new framework to Iran for consideration. - The exact nature of these changโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ /English

US warns of Iran war capability as Trump sets 'red lines'

- The US warned it is capable of resuming war with Iran if a peace deal fails to meet President Trump's conditions. - Trump's red lines include Iran never developing nuclear weapons and the reopening โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ /English

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- U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the United States possesses sufficient weapon stockpiles to resume conflict with Iran if necessary. - Hegseth asserted that U.S. munitions balance โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท /Korean

Ships Evade Hormuz 'Dark Voyages' Amidst Tensions

- Some ships are conducting 'dark voyages' through the Strait of Hormuz, turning off their Automatic Identification System (AIS) to avoid potential attacks amid US-Iran tensions. - This method makes sโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท /Korean

Iran Rejects U.S. Demand to Export Enriched Uranium

- Iran has rejected U.S. demands to export or transfer its highly enriched uranium to a third country. - An Iranian parliamentary official stated the country has no plans to move the uranium abroad, rโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น /Lithuanian

Trump Says Iran Agreed Not to Build Nuclear Weapons

- U.S. President Donald Trump claims Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons. - Reports suggest Trump offered Iran a peace deal with stricter terms, including opening the Strait of Hormuz. - Irโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น /Lithuanian

Russia attacks Ukraine with drones and missiles

- Russia launched a large-scale air attack on Ukraine using drones and missiles. - The attack involved one ballistic missile, six cruise missiles, and 290 drones launched from various Russian regions โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น /Lithuanian

Russian Attacks in Kherson Region Injure 21 People

- Russian attacks in the Kherson region have injured 21 people, according to regional military administration head Oleksandr Prokudin. - The attacks targeted social infrastructure and residential builโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น /Lithuanian

Drone Hits Romanian Building; Putin Questions Origin

- Romania reported a drone strike on an apartment building, injuring two people and causing a fire. - Romanian officials stated the drone was Russian, but President Putin questioned its origin, demandโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ /English

US Navy eyes allies for shipbuilding boost to counter China

- The US Navy is considering outsourcing parts of its frigate and destroyer design and construction to allies like Japan and South Korea to accelerate shipbuilding. - This initiative aims to narrow thโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง /English

Hezbollah says fired rockets twice at Kiryat Shmona

- Hezbollah announced it fired rockets at the northern Israeli settlement of Kiryat Shmona. - The group stated the rocket barrage was in defense of Lebanon and a response to Israeli actions. - This exโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /English

Seoul: US, South Korea in Talks over US Commander's Remarks

- South Korea and the United States are discussing remarks made by the commander of US Forces Korea. - The commander described South Korea as a "dagger in the heart of Asia," drawing criticism from Chโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /English

Report: Iran Regaining Access to its Missile Facilities

- US President Trump insists on a peace deal with Iran only if all his conditions are met. - Iran disputes key elements of Trump's characterization of the deal, calling them a "mixture of truth and liโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช /German

Southern Lebanon: How far will Israel go?

- Israel is escalating its conflict against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, conducting airstrikes and ground operations despite a formal ceasefire. - The Israeli military has expanded its operations toโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ /English

Japanese defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet

- Japan's defense minister criticized China's military buildup and lack of transparency at the Shangri-La Dialogue. - He defended Japan's own defense strengthening as necessary and transparent, contraโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ /English

New CDS, navy chief to take charge today

- General NS Raja Subramani will assume the role of India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on Sunday. - Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will take over as the Navy Chief on the same day. - These appointmentsโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ /English

India 'critical anchor' in South Asia: US defence chief

- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called India a "critical anchor" in South Asia and a key player in maintaining the Indo-Pacific balance of power. - Hegseth highlighted increased US-India cooperatioโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /English

Trump Meeting for 'Final Determination' on Iran Deal

- U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was meeting to make a "final determination" on an agreement regarding Iran's nuclear program and maritime shipping. - Key demands include Iran never possessiโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ /Finnish

Does Sweden want to offer the Taliban coffee?

- The EU plans to negotiate with the Taliban on returning Afghans staying illegally or committing crimes in EU countries. - Critics, particularly in Sweden, argue this would unofficially legitimize thโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ /English

Villagers Displaced as Gunmen Attack Cotabato Enclave

- Gunmen attacked houses with assault rifles in Kadayangan, Cotabato, Philippines, displacing hundreds of families. - The attack is believed to be part of a "rido," or clan war, between two local grouโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ /Slovak

US Seeks Pacific Balance, Warns Against Hegemony

- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that the U.S. seeks a stable balance of power in the Pacific. - Hegseth emphasized that no single country, includinโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ /Hungarian

Robert C. Castel: A 'war of cities' is not impossible + video

- Security analyst Robert C. Castel discussed escalating risks in the Russia-Ukraine war, suggesting a potential shift towards targeting cities. - He expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of Weโ€ฆ