Freelance reporter Matthew Cole faces a subpoena from the Trump administration regarding his reporting on a secret 2019 US Navy SEAL mission in North Korea. This action is part of the administration's escalating efforts to crack down on leaks, drawing criticism from press freedom advocates and lawmakers.
Israel says it is preparing an extensive West Bank operation after a deadly clash in Tell near Nablus killed four Palestinians and two Israelis. The incident has intensified calls for arrests, demolitions and more settlement activity.
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Olga Korchagina and Pavel Chernyshev, founders of Simbirsk Design Bureau "Piranya," a Russian company manufacturing up to 10,000 FPV drones monthly for the Russian armed forces.
US President Donald Trump announced that a proposed civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia requires two conditions for approval: Saudi Arabia must normalize relations with Israel via the Abraham Accords, and the deal must prohibit uranium enrichment. This shifts from a previous framework and faces scrutiny from US lawmakers concerned about proliferation risks.
Russian Ambassador Anna Ponomaryova met Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka, explaining Russia's special military operation objectives after Macinka called for an end to the war and questioned its reasons. Despite differing views, the conversation remained courteous.
The United States is reportedly considering a significant expansion of its military operation against Iran, potentially within days, according to US officials cited by Axios. President Trump is weighing options including intensified bombing campaigns, seizing islands in the Strait of Hormuz, and striking energy facilities, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement, known as a 123 agreement, which could enable Saudi Arabia to develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear program. The deal, signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, faces review by the US Congress amid proliferation concerns.
A US judge set June 1, 2027, as the trial date for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug trafficking charges. Abducted in a 2026 US military raid, both pleaded not guilty, with Maduro's lawyer challenging the legality based on sovereign immunity.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York courtroom, where his lawyers will challenge the U.S. military operation that led to his ousting and arrest on drug trafficking charges. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have pleaded not guilty.
US President Donald Trump stated the military operation against Iran would not end soon, claiming significant damage inflicted since the February 28 start, despite a June memorandum to cease hostilities, which the US accused Iran of violating.
Arrernte traditional owners and around 300 activists held the largest protest in decades outside the Pine Gap military base in Central Australia, delivering a letter demanding the return of their land and compensation for its occupation. Protesters also raised concerns about the base's role in US military operations and the AUKUS agreement.
Russian Northern Fleet UAV operators have finished training with the Yolka AI-powered interceptor drone. The drone is designed to engage enemy multirotor and fixed-wing UAVs and has proven effective in combat.
تتداخل العمليات العسكرية حول مدينة الأبيض السودانية مع حرب نفسية وإعلامية، وسط تحذيرات أممية من كارثة إنسانية. المدينة، وهي عقدة مواصلات رئيسية، أصبحت محوراً للخطاب الإعلامي والسياسي، مع تزايد المخاوف بشأن المدنيين المحاصرين وسط تضارب الروايات وصعوبة التحقق من المعلومات.
The Aist reconnaissance and strike unmanned system, capable of neutralizing low-flying targets up to 30km away, was showcased at Drone Expo 2026 in Kazan. Developed by Irbis Sky Tech, it has undergone combat testing and is in use by Russian Armed Forces units.
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that US President Donald Trump's remarks about potentially closing Ukrainian airspace are new developments that require thorough study. Peskov noted that such a proposal implies NATO presence on Ukrainian territory, contradicting Russia's special military operation objectives.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the possibility of a Putin-Trump call, US "duplicity" on Ukraine, and Trump's recent statements. Peskov stated Russia welcomes US willingness for peace but noted discrepancies in arms supply vs. peace process support.
The Orlan-10 and Orlan-30 unmanned aerial vehicles are being upgraded to adapt to the evolving challenges of the special military operation in Ukraine, according to a representative from the Special Technology Center (STC). The modernization process is ongoing and directly influenced by the adversary's actions.
US Central Command announced military operations against Iran in response to attacks on commercial shipping. Iranian media reported explosions near Sirik port. This action follows the US restoring sanctions on Iranian oil.
The U.S. military launched strikes against Iranian targets following attacks on three merchant ships in international waters off Oman. The U.S. Central Command confirmed the actions, citing Iran's "unwarranted, dangerous" actions. The U.S. also revoked a license waiving sanctions on Iranian oil.
Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia's "special military operation" was a "forced" decision, as neither Europe nor the US would listen to Russia's concerns during negotiations.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Western countries' arms supplies, military advisors, and satellite intelligence sharing with Ukraine constitute direct participation in the war with Russia, escalating it beyond a "special military operation" into a "full-scale war."
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with NATO allies for not supporting the US military operation in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz. He also stated that the US would consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.
Russian official Igor Kastyukevich stated that Finnish President Alexander Stubb's remarks on intensifying attacks on Russian territory are an attempt to justify NATO spending on Ukraine to taxpayers. Kastyukevich believes only achieving the "special military operation" goals will end the conflict.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov discussed Russia's "special military operation" in Ukraine, stating that NATO weapons won't stop Russia from achieving its goals. He indicated a peaceful resolution requires "tough decisions" from Kyiv and that operations continue to "liberate Russian regions" and establish a security zone. Peskov also noted ongoing communication with the US and described pre-NATO summit statements as confrontational.
