Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Ted O'Brien defended Israel's right to continue its military invasion of southern Lebanon, despite US calls for it to end. His comments diverge from the Australian government's stance and arise amid a US-Iran MOU on sanctions and regional stability.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing Israeli operations and US "bad faith." The US denied the closure, stating traffic continues. VP JD Vance is heading to Switzerland for talks with Iran on nuclear and Lebanon ceasefire issues.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing Israeli military operations and US "bad faith." The US denied the closure, stating traffic continues to flow and is being monitored. The claims emerge ahead of technical talks in Switzerland to advance a recent interim agreement.
The 9th meeting of the CIS Council of Defense Ministers' Coordinating Committee focused on the use of drones and ground-based robotic systems in military operations. Discussions included training specialists and countering enemy technical means.
A recent IBRiS poll for Defense24 reveals that 47% of Polish citizens are unwilling to take up arms in a military conflict, while 44% are ready. Younger Poles (18-29) show the least willingness, whereas those aged 40-59 are most inclined to fight.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia prefers to achieve the goals of its special military operation through diplomacy, emphasizing the need to guarantee security along its western borders and respect for its citizens' rights. He also deemed further Western expansion unacceptable, noting the article was canceled by Politico-Europe.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the "special military operation" at the ASEAN summit. Putin provided detailed explanations of Russia's approaches and reasons for the operation.
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least three people on Thursday, according to Lebanese state media. This follows a US-Iran interim agreement aimed at ending conflicts, including in Lebanon. Israel's military released a map showing forces within Lebanese territory, potentially violating maritime agreements.
US President Donald Trump advised Israel to be more careful in Lebanon and suggested Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa could address the Hezbollah issue. Trump stated al-Sharaa is ready to act against Hezbollah, though Lebanon's wishes must be considered.
Russia will continue its special military operation in response to a Ukrainian drone attack on a bus carrying a Belarusian children's football team in the Bryansk Region. The attack killed one woman and injured eight others, including six children. Moscow has labeled the incident a terrorist act.
US President Donald Trump advised Israel to exercise 'good judgment' in its military operations, including those in Lebanon. This statement came amid reports of a US-Iran agreement, mediated by Pakistan, to end the Middle East war with a 60-day ceasefire starting June 19.
The US Department of Justice has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, siding with the company over its use of natural gas turbines at a Mississippi data center. The DOJ argues that shutting down the turbines could harm national security and military operations that rely on xAI's AI models.
The US has reportedly delayed adding Chinese AI startup DeepSeek to a trade blacklist, despite approval last year. DeepSeek's low-cost AI model and alleged support for military operations raised concerns among US officials and AI companies.
The Justice Department has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that the Grok AI platform is vital for national security and that the NAACP's suit to halt its power plant threatens AI innovation and military operations.
The Justice Department has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that the Grok AI platform is crucial for national security and that the NAACP's challenge to its data center's power plant threatens AI innovation and military operations.
A Russian reserve colonel claims Kiev is resorting to "terrorist methods" using drones and missiles against civilian targets due to active Russian advances on the front lines. This statement follows a significant drone attack attempt on Moscow.
The Kalashnikov Group has sent a new batch of upgraded AK-12 assault rifles, featuring improved ergonomics and accuracy, to Russian troops under a state defense contract. The AK-12, adopted six years ago, is now the main individual automatic weapon for the Russian Armed Forces and is seeing increased interest from foreign buyers due to its effective use in the special military operation.
Britain's military may have to scale back operations and exercises in the coming years if the Ministry of Defence doesn't receive additional funding. Chief of Defence Staff, Rich Knighton, expressed concern over day-to-day budgets, noting a shift from capital to resource spending over two decades.
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15 during a radar modernization test, resulting in the deaths of all eight crew members. The aircraft, a long-serving staple of US military operations, was participating in a post-takeoff test mission.
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Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy with Donald Trump to confront Iran has faltered, leading to a clash as Trump seeks to withdraw from the conflict. Both leaders' objectives remain unfulfilled, with Israel's military operations stalled in Lebanon.
President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz "toll-free open" as a major achievement, but Iran insists the waterway was never closed. The conflict, "Operation Epic Fury," cost the US billions, resulted in significant aircraft losses, and caused a global energy crisis and supply chain collapse.
Top US and Iranian officials are set to sign a framework in Switzerland on Friday to "immediately and permanently terminate military operations on all fronts." The deal, announced by Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and echoed by Donald Trump, aims to end the war but faces unclear terms and political contests, with crucial nuclear program questions deferred.
Gaza's health ministry reported nearly 1,000 deaths since the start of the ceasefire, with five Israeli soldiers also killed. The total death toll since October 7, 2023, has reached 73,001, with over 173,200 wounded. The ministry's records are considered reliable by UN agencies and experts, though they do not differentiate between civilians and militants.
