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After CIA director’s visit to Moscow, Putin escalates Ukraine strikes

The rare trip by CIA chief John Ratcliff failed to persuade Putin to stop the war and may have hardened the Russian's le...

2 Russian oil refineries cease operations after Ukrainian strikes, General Staff says

Both facilities targeted in Ukrainian attacks are located more than 800 kilometers (nearly 500 miles) from the Ukrainian...

European intelligence gives Ukraine’s mobilization potential one year — Russian SVR chief

Sergey Naryshkin also said that "Europe has a Plan B"

Russia develops Svarog 12 EW roof box system to protect civilian vehicles from drones

The system creates a protective zone around the vehicle and helps reduce the risk of air attacks

Anti-Drone Firm APS Said to Mull Options Including Possible Sale

Polish anti-drone company Advanced Protection Systems is in the early stages of exploring strategic options, which may i...

US military disables ad trackers on troops’ phones amid security fears

Senator releases letters from armed forces after reports of location data being used to track US troops in Middle EastUS...

Ukraine loses over 1,660 troops in Battlegroup North responsibility area over past week

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that damage was inflicted on manpower and equipment of five mechanized and motoriz...

Syria destroys 42 bombs in chemical stockpile purge: What to know

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has resumed its inspections in Syria and confirmed that at leas...

UAE-linked networks supplying weapons and fighters for Sudan atrocities, UN finds

UAE-linked networks supplying weapons and fighters for Sudan atrocities, UN finds Submitted by Sondos Asem on Fri, 09/04...

US Unpredictability Is Giving Its Asian Allies New Reasons to Cooperate

Across the Indo-Pacific, several of the United States’ closest partners are investing more heavily in relationships with...

Israel Says It Is Cementing Its Foothold in Southern Lebanon

The recent capture of a strategic ridge has further entrenched the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory, as efforts ...

Rostec presents Mi-38PS Arctic helicopter with record range at Kazan exhibition

The first batch of Mi-38PS helicopters was delivered to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in 2025

South Korea mulls ‘contributions’ in Strait of Hormuz

Seoul heavily affected by closure of strategic waterway and under heavy US pressure for participation against Iran.

In Burkina Faso, Sky Dragon 30 missiles point to China’s military export inroads

The West African country of Burkina Faso has tested what observers say is a Chinese Sky Dragon 30 surface-to-air missile...

Chinese shipper COSCO denies its vessels spied for Beijing

BEIJING, Sept 4 - China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO rejected allegations it used concealed equipment on its vesse...

Israel says it has cleared Hezbollah fighters from tunnels under key Lebanon ridge

On Friday, Israeli authorities transferred four people who had been detained in Israel to Lebanese authorities via the I...

How US military presence spurred Pattaya’s rise into Thailand’s city of pleasure

The Amazon deliveries stopped reaching the USS Abraham Lincoln in February as it entered the conflict zone with Iran. A ...

China, US military commanders snap 2-year break with talks in Canada

China and the US have ended a two-year break in command-level contact with a meeting in Canada between the top PLA offic...

Trump’s Audacious Golden Dome Faces Challenges

A huge price tag and undeveloped technology hang over the program.

U.S. military turns off ad trackers on devices amid West Asia targeting reports

The disclosures highlight a growing national security concern: that location ⁠data collected by the advertising industry...

Russian intel chief warns of real risk of large-scale conflict in Eurasia

Sergey Naryshkin pointed out that the European leaders believed in controlled escalation and a strategy of brinkmanship ...

Israel says it has cleared Hezbollah fighters from tunnels under key Lebanon ridge

By Maya Gebeily and Rami AyyubBEIRUT/JERUSALEM, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Israel's military has cleared Hezbollah fighters hole...

Exclusive-US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reports

By Raphael SatterWASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - U.S. military officials say they have disabled advertising trackers on a...

81 dead in Yemen clashes as Houthis push towards key strait: sources

Clashes between Yemen’s Houthis and government forces have killed 81, military and medical sources said on Friday, as th...

Russian forces tightening Ukrainian troops’ encirclement in Volchansk — defense source

According to the source, many Ukrainian soldiers have already begun to surrender

EU General Clancy on Russian Threat, EU Defense Spending

EU Military Committee Chairman Seán Clancy says hybrid activity is now the most serious threat to the European Union and...

Russia to present latest S-71M, S-71K unmanned platforms at Egypt airshow

Rosoboronexport will also be showcasing its fifth-generation fighter jet, the Su-57E, armed with a variety of air-to-air...

Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage and Russia is the chief suspect

Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere...

Chinese armed trainer jets drive away Philippine aircraft over Scarborough Shoal

China sent armed trainer jets to drive away Philippine light aircraft over the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday, ...

Back to life: How Shield AI’s future unmanned fighter made decades-old tech new again

The original GE Aerospace engine nozzle, designed for the F-16, is key to building a vertical takeoff robotic jet protot...

Press review: Germany, France and UK boost missile ties as China challenges US in Mideast

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 4th

Russian strike damages WHO warehouse in Ukraine; second such attack in weeks

US Navy Certifies Rolls-Royce mtu Engines for Autonomous Ships

Rolls-Royce announced that its MTU Series 4000 and Series 2000 marine engines have received certification from the U.S. ...

How Drones are Changing Colombia’s Conflict

How Drones are Changing Colombia’s Conflict eschelhaas Fri, 09/04/2026 - 11:41 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe...

Tigray's fragile recovery at risk as drone strikes reignite war fears

Over the past month, drone strikes have hit several parts of Ethiopia's Tigray region, sparking fears of a renewed war. ...

Russian non-stop drone raids on Kyiv continue as 6 killed, 56 injured across Ukraine in last 24 hours

Russia launched 121 Shahed-type attack drones against targets across Ukraine, half of them jet-powered models, according...

Russia’s Hybrid War Is Europe’s Top Threat, EU Commander Warns

Russia’s escalating hybrid attacks represent the European Union’s “most significant strategic threat,” the bloc’s top mi...

Russia to present upgraded equipment for Ka-52E helicopter at exhibition in Egypt

Rosoboronexport is ready to hold talks with delegations from friendly countries regarding the full range of weapons and ...

Ukraine to face difficulties amid severe air defense missile shortage this winter — media

Under the current circumstances, Washington is giving priority to Iran, negatively affecting NATO’s support program for ...

How could Iran war end? Three experts give their views

Three experts give their BBC their thoughts on whether an imminent end to the conflict is likely.