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global7 days ago•2 min saved

Leaked Docs Reveal Ukraine Strike on Key Russian Missile Supplier

Ukraine’s strike on the Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant in Rostov Oblast may have severed a critical supply chain for Russian missiles, according to leaked documents. The plant produced components for at least seven missile programs, including the Kh-101 and Oreshnik, with no alternative suppliers identified. Simultaneously, Ukraine intensified attacks on Russian oil refineries in Volgograd and Samara, defying US President Trump’s calls to halt such strikes amid global fuel shortages.

via Defense News|

#energy-infrastructure #global #missile-production

politics9 days ago•4 min saved

French Youth Uprising: 440 Detained as School Protests Merge with Budget Strikes

Violent student protests in France have escalated, resulting in over 440 detentions, mostly minors, as teenagers blockade schools nationwide. The unrest, driven by overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages, coincides with a public sector strike against the government’s 54 billion euro budget cuts. While authorities condemn the violence, left-wing politicians accuse the state of excessive repression, creating a tense political climate ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

via Al Jazeera|

#education #france #politics

france1 month ago•3 min saved

Eiffel Tower strike centers on alleged gender sidelining during Hindu delegation visit

Staff at the Eiffel Tower walked off the job, forcing a shutdown, after reports that female employees were sidelined during a private visit by a Hindu delegation; organisers said the request to limit interactions with women should not have been accepted, drawing support from Paris officials and prompting a review.

via France 24|

#eiffel-tower #france #paris

world1 month ago•23 min saved

Iran-US escalation deepens as Tehran attacks ships after US tanker strikes

The US and Iran have escalated their confrontation: US Central Command says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired missiles at two US Navy ships, while Tehran threatened a heavier, faster response and signaled it could disrupt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, worsening a crisis that risks widening into a broader regional conflict.

via The Independent|

#iran #islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps #military

world1 month ago•3 min saved

U.S. launches first tanker-for-tanker strikes against Iran to deter Hormuz attacks

The U.S. military attacked two Iranian government tankers and a broad set of targets in what officials call the first 'tanker-for-tanker' retaliation to IRGC attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of a plan approved by President Trump to deter Iran from attacking commercial shipping; about 100 targets were struck as missiles and drones from Iran were launched in response, with the U.S. saying most threats were intercepted and civilians were not targeted, while Iran claimed casualties that CENTCOM disputes. The operation aims to degrade Iran's attack capabilities and reduce risks to vessels transiting the strait, effectively buying time by lowering threat levels for at least a month.

via Axios|

#iran #strait-of-hormuz #strikes

world1 month ago•127 min saved

US strikes vessel in eastern Pacific; two killed, sparking questions about legality

The United States conducted a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people in what is described as the first attack in months. The incident has drawn criticism over the legality and effectiveness of the strikes, and the Pentagon’s watchdog plans to review whether established targeting procedures were followed.

via AP News|

#casualties #eastern-pacific #pentagon-watchdog

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Civilians Among 11 Killed as Israeli Strikes Hit Southern Lebanon

Eleven people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon—seven in Ansar, including three children and two women, and four in Deir al-Zahrani—on what authorities described as one of the deadliest days since a June ceasefire framework. Israel said it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in retaliation for an earlier attack on its soldiers. Lebanon’s prime minister condemned the strikes and urged an end to escalation; the violence persists amid fragile negotiations slated for September, with Hezbollah not part of the ceasefire agreement and the fighting continuing along the border.

via BBC|

#civilians #hezbollah #israel

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Ukraine targets Wildberries warehouses as Moscow-region strike leaves casualties

Ukraine said it hit multiple Wildberries facilities overnight, striking warehouses in the St. Petersburg and Tver regions and a site near Moscow linked to the retailer; a Chekhov-area facility in the Moscow region reportedly caught fire, with at least five dead and about ten injured. Kyiv says the depots serve the Russian military, while Moscow denies this. Russia says it shot down about 320 drones overnight. In separate Ukrainian strikes, several people were killed in Mykolaiv and Sumy, and a drone attack hit a Krasnodar region beach, causing casualties.

via BBC|

#casualties #russia #strikes

world2 months ago•7 min saved

Trump halts Iran strikes pending rapid deal to open Hormuz

President Donald Trump says he canceled planned strikes on Iran, conditional on quickly reaching a deal that would end Iran's nuclear threat and open the Strait of Hormuz, a move made after discussions with Israel and amid reports of a looming attack. Tehran warned of escalation, while the U.S. urged Americans in the region to stay vigilant as the plan had been in the works amid tensions and talks with Middle East partners.

via BBC|

#deal #iran #middle-east

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump weighs rapid strikes on Iran's energy targets to pressure ceasefire talks

President Trump is reportedly weighing near-term U.S. strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure to push terms in ongoing ceasefire talks; final orders haven’t been issued, and a campaign could involve Israel, potentially triggering Iranian attacks on Israel, while Tehran warns of broad retaliation if attacked. This is a developing story.

via Axios|

#ceasefire #energy-targets #iran

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Ukraine strikes hit Russia's industrial hubs, killing at least three

Ukrainian strikes across Russia and annexed Crimea killed at least three people and damaged several industrial facilities, including an oil refinery and logistics centers in Ryazan, a refinery in Perm, and an export terminal in Rostov. Six people were treated after fires in Ryazan, Wildberries evacuated a Ryazan warehouse, and a woman died in Taganrog from missile debris. In Crimea, two people were killed, and Zelensky claimed Ukraine targeted a Black Sea Fleet site there; separately, a Russian drone attack wounded three in Kherson, while Russia said drones hit vessels east of Odesa. The attacks underscore escalating strikes on Black Sea and Sea of Azov shipping, disrupting regional oil and grain shipments.

via The Moscow Times|

#casualties #crimea #russia

world2 months ago•194 min saved

Vance and Caine urge caution as US pauses Iran strikes

Vice President JD Vance and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine warned against escalating the Iran conflict as the U.S. paused consecutive nights of strikes, citing depleted munitions stockpiles and the risk of broader fallout, while remarks from White House and Defense officials indicate diplomacy and sanctions are being weighed as Trump considers options.

via CNN|

#caine #iran #strikes

world2 months ago•4 min saved

US widens strikes on Iran after Jordan clash that killed two troops

After Iran’s attacks killed two U.S. service members in Jordan, the United States launched its eighth straight night of strikes against Iran, targeting IRGC facilities and other military sites to degrade Tehran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as both sides exchange blows and ceasesfire talks falter, with Iran’s leadership warning of “unforgettable lessons” and vowing a decisive response; reports also indicate spillover incidents in Kuwait and Bahrain.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran #middle-east #military-conflict

world2 months ago•26 min saved

Iran-US clash widens as strikes, regional attacks intensify

The US-Iran confrontation intensifies as the U.S. conducts its eighth straight night of strikes on Iran while Tehran and allied forces volley attacks across the region, from Jordan and Kuwait to Bahrain. Two US service members were killed in Jordan, with additional casualties and ongoing threats reported. Attacks have targeted critical infrastructure such as desalination plants and a nuclear site, prompting the IAEA to review a reported strike on the Darkhovin plant. With diplomacy faltering, the risk of a broader regional war around the Strait of Hormuz is rising.

via CNN|

#conflict #iran #middle-east

world2 months ago•16 min saved

Iran blames US for strike near Ahvaz children’s hospital as Middle East tensions surge

As US–Iran hostilities escalate, Tehran accuses a US strike of hitting near Shahid Baqaei Hospital in Ahvaz, forcing the evacuation of 211 chemotherapy patients, with the wider crisis spilling into the region through further attacks, warnings, and diplomatic moves across Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria, and the Hormuz area, while oil prices rise amid supply concerns.

via The Guardian|

#hospital #iran #middleeast