Taiwan detects PLA helicopter and UAV crossing the median line in the Taiwan Strait, lingering in restricted 'R9' area for 9.5 hours, sparking concerns of a rehearsed operation for potential conflict.
US military planners have prepared options for a ground operation in Iran, a possibility not ruled out by President Trump, sparking a deeply personal debate among Iranians. Some fear catastrophe and would resist, while others see potential for political change, despite the high cost.
The United States imposed a fresh wave of tariffs late on Thursday against 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and European Union member states, just hours before a temporary 10% blanket levy was set to expire.
Japanese militant Kozo Okamoto, 78, who participated in the deadly 1972 Tel Aviv airport attack, died Thursday in Beirut after a long illness, announced the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, which had protected him.
The number of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) fighter jets detected near Taiwan in the first half of this year more than halved compared to last year, marking a three-year low in operational tempo. No large-scale drills were staged, a first since 2022.
A video released by the PLA-affiliated China Military Bugle showcases PHL-191-launched airburst rockets, designed to attack personnel and lightly protected equipment. Analysts suggest this indicates Beijing's potential strategy to disrupt Taiwan's detection, communication, and response capabilities in a conflict before larger operations begin.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops liberated the community of Belitskoye in the Donetsk region and inflicted approximately 1,420 casualties on Ukrainian forces across various frontlines over the past 24 hours, destroying numerous armored vehicles, artillery, UAVs, and a naval drone.
China's maritime safety administration announced military drills east and south of Dongshan Island on Thursday and Friday, following remarks by Taiwan's DPP leader Lai, who called on party members to oppose Beijing's "red terror," which China condemned as challenging the one-China principle.
The US conducted its first combat strike with unmanned surface vessels (USVs) on July 13, destroying an Iranian Ghadir-class midget submarine at a base. Chinese military analysts are now urging the PLA to bolster harbor defenses against similar threats.
Japan's defence ministry reported a Chinese People's Liberation Army vessel conducted a live-fire drill within Japan's claimed Exclusive Economic Zone near Okinotori Island, alongside a Russian navy ship. China's foreign ministry firmly refuted these claims as "groundless."
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the North Korean people on the upcoming 73rd anniversary of their victory in the 1950-1953 Korean War, referred to as the Great Fatherland Liberation War in North Korea, during a meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Moscow.
A new image shows China's J-16 fighter jet equipped with 8 PL-15 and 2 P-10 missiles, dubbed 'Beast Mode.' Analysts see this as a display of the PLAAF's focus on maximizing firepower and sustained air-combat capability, transforming the J-16 into a long-range 'missile truck.'
The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) has ranked the Indian Air Force (IAF) third in its 2026 list, placing it ahead of China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). This marks the fifth time since 2022 the IAF has been ranked higher than the PLAAF.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops liberated seven communities in the Kharkov Region and Donetsk People’s Republic between July 4-10. The ministry also stated that seven precision strikes were carried out on Ukrainian military-industrial sites.
The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) has ranked the Indian Air Force (IAF) third in its 2026 list, placing it ahead of China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). This marks the fifth time since 2022 that the IAF has been ranked higher than the PLAAF.
Fifteen years after gaining independence, South Sudan remains one of the world's most fragile states. Despite oil revenues, deep inequality, ongoing conflict, and unfulfilled promises plague the nation, with millions displaced and facing food insecurity.
Apple is reportedly testing DRAM chips from China's CXMT for devices sold in China, despite CXMT being blacklisted by the US Defense Department due to alleged ties to the Chinese military. Apple is lobbying the US government for permission to use these chips.
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia must liberate Kramatorsk and Slavyansk to fully liberate the Donbass region. He mentioned the recent liberation of Konstantinovka as a step towards this goal.
Russia's Africa Corps, alongside Malian armed forces, has repelled multiple attacks by JNIM and the Azawad Liberation Front in cities including Aguelok, Sevare, Gao, and Anefis. Significant militant neutralization occurred, with over 200 eliminated in operations near Anefis.
China conducted a ballistic missile test in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone, coinciding with Fiji joining Australia's treaty allies. The test, using a new JL-3 SLBM, is seen as a provocation and demonstrates China's increasing willingness to use military force for coercion in the Indo-Pacific.
Women are marking their divorces with new 'divorce rings,' repurposing engagement rings or buying new statement pieces. This trend symbolizes financial liberation and a fresh start, moving past expensive divorces and reclaiming financial independence.
Elon Musk's 2020 pledge to "own no house" has been re-examined following reports of companies linked to him acquiring multiple high-end properties in Texas. This contrasts with his stated residence in a pre-fabricated modular home near SpaceX's Starbase after selling his California estates.
China conducted its first known submarine-based missile test since 1982, firing a dummy warhead from a nuclear-powered submarine. The foreign ministry called it a routine arrangement, not directed at any specific country. Japan and Australia received advance notice.
China conducted a routine submarine-based missile test, its first known since 1982 and first from a nuclear-powered submarine. The dummy warhead was fired at 12:01 PM, with relevant countries, including Japan, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand, notified in advance.
