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Zelensky and the leaders of Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom said they recognised "the growing threat posed by ballistic missiles," which are harder to stop than cruise missiles or drones.

US forces used armed sea drones in combat for the first time, striking a submarine and ship maintenance facility at Iran’s Bandar Abbas naval base on Sunday, the Pentagon said.

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Washington would immediately reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and keep the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping “with or without Iran”, as the two countries exchanged a fresh wave of military strikes around the strategic waterway. Trump said the blockade would target Iranian vessels and […] The post Trump announces renewed Iran naval blockade as Washington, Tehran trade fresh strikes first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

President Trump is suggesting he has left standing orders for the U.S. military to destroy Iran " at levels they've never seen before " if Tehran follows through on its long-standing threats to kill him.

European Commissioner 'reached agreement with the Israeli authorities' on two major waste and water management projects; meeting attended by Board of Peace reps, PA prime minister

Joining the EU's €90 billion Ukraine loan will let UK firms supply more weapons funded by the scheme.

Ukraine awaits new government after prime minister's shock dismissal  Reuters

The plans mark a departure from the use of military aircraft or charter flights to carry out deportations

LONDON, July 13 - The U.S. military will begin enforcing a maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday, the U.S. Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said on Monday.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Global oil prices climbed by more than four per cent on Monday, with Brent crude rising to about $79 per barrel, as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over disruptions to global crude supplies. The price rally followed fresh military exchanges between the two countries and Iran’s…

An analysis found 136 of 140 Yamal LNG cargoes went to EU ports in early 2026, worth roughly $6.8 billion despite Europe's Russian gas phaseout pledge.

A cache of old documents gave me a window into the life of a proud, brave man who had been part of the resistance during World War II. Why in the world did my family keep this from me?

Attention all House of the Dragon watchers: We have officially reached the halfway mark of the season. The HBO Max dark fantasy drama has had fans enraptured for the past two seasons, and the third installment is no different. If you aren’t caught up on the new season, you are missing out. The ongoing “Dance of Dragons” civil war has caused further division in the House of Targaryen. Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) seems to have the upper hand, while Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) is on the run. The fourth episode of the current season premiered on July 12, and without getting too spoilery, a certain dragon’s well-being seems to be a point of debate. With continued mysteries and conspiracies, fans are wondering just how long we have left with these characters. Curious about how many episodes are in Seaso

The suspect claimed that both he and his dog were shot during official duties

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Chief of Army Staff and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd.), has paid tribute to late President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a disciplined Commander-in-Chief whose political will strengthened the military’s campaign against Boko Haram insurgents. In a statement marking the first anniversary of…

The U.S. military used one-way attack seaborne drones in an assault on an Iranian port on Sunday — the first instance of U.S. forces utilizing sea drones in combat operations.  The military utilized three Corsair unmanned surface vessels to strike a ship maintenance facility and a submarine at the Bandar Abbas Naval Base, the headquarters…

Vote will allow Israelis to pass judgment on Benjamin Netanyahu and his handling of conflicts in Gaza and Iran Middle East crisis live – latest updates Israel will hold national elections in late October, giving its citizens their first chance to pass judgment on the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his coalition since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023. The Knesset, Israel’s parliament, will be dissolved on Friday. With just a few days left in session, the most far-right…

As the US war on Iran sent gas prices soaring, American car buyers flocked to electric vehicles - and in particular hybrids. After a sluggish winter and fall, EV sales rebounded in the second quarter of 2026, with automakers posting some of their best numbers since the elimination of the federal EV tax credit last year, according to a Q2 analysis from Cox Automotive. I wouldn't go so far as to say EVs are back to their pandemic-era numbers, but there are some promising signs that we may be…

Col & McArthur is commemorating America's 250th Birthday with a blast from the past.

Zamir complains to Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz, and Knesset defense committee of army manpower needs, laments move to have army officers oversee exemptions

The governor thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting the operation and commended the leadership of the military and other security agencies for their commitment throughout the rescue mission.

Belgian designer Pierre Leclerc has been granted Russian citizenship, according to a decree issued by Vladimir Putin.

The ship is named in honor of veteran Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class George M. Neal, who was awarded the Navy Cross for actions during the Korean War.

When war destroyed his home and bookstore in Beit Lahia, Mohammed Saad lost far more than a business.

Nine European countries and Ukraine on Monday announced the formation of a coalition to develop "purely defensive" anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe, citing the growing threat of ballistic missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Paris on Monday for a meeting of Kyiv's allies to reaffirm support for the country and step up pressure on Russia to end the war, now well into its fifth year. "We believe that the protection of Europe requires a global solution of integrated missile defence architecture to deter and defeat future missile threats," said the joint declaration by Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. "By bringing together our defence industrial base, our research, and our operational experience, we aim

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly wooed by Mossad agents after distancing himself from Khamenei Middle East crisis live – latest updates Israel tried to recruit Iran’s intensely anti-Zionist former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to lead a new post-Islamic regime in Tehran, even going as far as sending its top spy to Budapest to meet him, according to media reports. The remarkable quest to turn a leader who had denied the Holocaust and called for Israel’s erasure began in 2022, according to…

US defense secretary says taskforce will ‘combat dangers’ of leaks in latest escalation of White House press crackdown The US defense secretary, ⁠Pete Hegseth, ​announced on Monday that the Pentagon and the US Department of Justice have created a “joint taskforce ​to identify and ​prosecute” what he called the “unauthorized disclosure ​of sensitive” information to the press, marking the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s effort to crackdown on leaks. In a ⁠video ​posted on X,…

Israel doesn’t have the luxury of waiting for the war to end before it tends to what the war has cost at home.

Paramount has unveiled its strategy to fight California over the latest attack on its blockbuster WBD deal.

In Russian-occupied Crimea, relentless Ukrainian drone strikes have caused severe fuel shortages and sharply higher prices. Motorists report pump prices of $3.50 to $5.85 per liter ($13.25 to $22.14 a gallon) — including 450 rubles a liter for premium fuel in Yalta — far above Russia’s official average of about $1.52 per liter ($5.75 a gallon) and among the highest in the world. Rationing of up to 20 liters (5.3 gallons) per vehicle is in effect, cash-only payments are common, and long queues…

The Moscow City Court has sentenced Georgy Pirogov, a 37-year-old man from the Moscow region, to 23 years in a maximum-security penal colony, the independent Russian news outlet Mediazona reported, citing a source familiar with the ruling. The court also fined him 800,000 rubles.

A new poll suggests that a generational divide on Israel's actions since the Oct. 7 attack that triggered the war in Gaza extends beyond politics to religious identity.

Iran's military said it intercepted two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Monday as traffic along the key trade route plummeted to its lowest point in five weeks.

There have been no reports of casualties or damage from the apparent missile strikes.

"[Israel] may even use a nuclear bomb. But first it will be surprised by the attack and descend into chaos," Yahya Sinwar wrote in a leaked letter.

Shawn Fain calls allegations ‘bogus’ and says attorney holds a ‘grudge’ against him over union’s ‘anti-war stance’ on Gaza The US Department of Justice is probing allegations against United Auto Workers (UAW) president Shawn Fain that he put pressure on another high-ranking union official to provide benefits to his fiancee and sister and then retaliated against the official who refused to approve it. On Sunday, Fain, who is running for his second term as union president, said the accusations…

In a Tennessee Republican primary where every candidate is leaning on their military credentials, one state representative hopeful built his brand around his Marine Corps service. Running in Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s district, Brian Stewart’s campaign website, mailers, and social media emphasize his time in uniform as proof of discipline and loyalty, and a…

Russian comedian and producer Mikhail Galustyan announced the upcoming release of a show for Russian television called “Battle of Drones,” Russia’s state news agency TASS reported.

If Israel wants to receive certain military items in 2039, the deal and parameters for those items must be agreed upon several years in advance.

Nigerian forces freed 39 pupils and six teachers held 56 days by suspected Ansaru militants in Oyo State. No ransom was paid, the presidency says.

This was not an isolated warning. In April 2022, Russian-linked Sandworm operators attempted to disrupt Ukrainian high-voltage electrical substations using Industroyer2 malware designed to interact with industrial control systems that manage power flows, while also deploying wiper malware against supporting systems. In late 2022, researchers reported that Sandworm caused a power disruption at a Ukrainian electrical substation by manipulating circuit breakers during a period of Russian missile…

New defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov is trying to reform the army. The generals are unimpressed

State of the Union: The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of conducting the strikes, while the Yemeni military claimed responsibility.

The United States on Monday announced a campaign against the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the tribunal of posing “an intolerable threat to US sovereignty” and threatening sanctions. “The ICC and its friends are waging a war against our country, not with bullets or missiles, but with statutes, compacts and the force of so-called international law,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a video statement. The State Department said in a statement the campaign will...

In May 2024, Ghana’s former Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Boniface Gambila, offered a candid description of what happens along Ghana’s 602-kilometer border with its northern neighbor: ‘Believe it or not, they are able to come into Ghana and go back. They move in and go back.’ He was talking about operatives of the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), al-Qaeda’s Sahelian affiliate, which has spent years waging war in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger while establishing a logistics and…