Israel Strikes Air Base in Syria, Drawing Ire From the U.S.

The attack follows a series of military interventions in Syria over the past two years, and spurred the latest American rebuke of Israeli actions in recent weeks.

By Christina Goldbaum and Reham Mourshed

US to Lift Strict Anti-Terrorism Conditions on Nigerian Vessels

The US is easing long-standing conditions on Nigerian vessels entering its waters, after ports in the West African nation were judged to have improved their anti-terrorism safeguards.

By Ruth Olurounbi

Israeli strikes on Syrian air base criticised by US and Turkey

Bombing of military site is ‘an unnecessary escalation’ and underlines regional tensions over Damascus regime

U.S. and Iran miss peace talks deadline. And, Alaska, Florida and Wyoming primaries

The U.S. and Iran missed a deadline to begin peace talks this week. The monthslong war has depleted U.S. resources. And, what to know about Alaska's U.S. Senate seat primary.

By Brittney Melton

South Korean president jumps to invest in military after Trump cuts joint exercises

Lee Jae Myung urged stronger independent South Korean military capabilities after Trump ordered cuts to U.S.-South Korean Ulchi Freedom Shield drills.

US cites India on voter IDs, but are elections under Modi clean?

Trump highlights India's voter ID rules to bolster his case for stricter US election laws.

Cyclospora is changing the American workplace lunch: 'We switched our marketing immediately,' says Saladworks CEO

Amid the country's ongoing cyclospora outbreak, salad-focused restaurants like Sweetgreen and Saladworks are shifting their marketing.

Is Israel deliberately starting wildfires in Lebanon?

As Israeli airstrikes escalate in Southern Lebanon, emergency workers there are accusing the IDF of deliberately starting wildfires. We look at what’s happening on the ground.

Syria, US condemn Israeli strikes on military base

Israel has not officially claimed the strikes on Abu al-Duhur airbase in Idlib, some 70 kilometers from the Turkish border. US envoy Tom Barrack called the Israeli strikes an "unnecessary escalation."

Wang Yi heads to Seoul as Trump cuts South Korea drills, opening door for China

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Seoul days after Donald Trump called for the US to scale back military exercises with South Korea, sending ripples of unease through US allies in Asia. On Sunday, the United States president posted his decision to social media, raising questions about the durability of Washington’s security commitments in a region increasingly defined by competition with Beijing. He offered several rationales, including cost-saving considerations, a goodwill...

By Alyssa Chen

🔴 Middle East live: US says Israel behind strikes on military airport in Syria

By FRANCE24

US and Canada hold last-minute talks as Trump’s 50% tariffs deadline looms

The 5,525-mile U.S.-Canada border remains undefended, with nearly 330,000 people and $2 billion in commerce crossing daily, while 800,000 Canadians live in the US

By Paul Wiseman and Rob Gillies

No justice for the passengers of Flight 164: Deported by Trump, detained by Venezuela, killed in the earthquake

Migrants expelled by the United States are no longer sent to facilities like the hotel where more than a hundred Venezuelans were buried when it collapsed in La Guaira on June 24

By Florantonia Singer

Still no deal, as Canada faces Trump tariff deadline

Carney spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Monday

By Jordan Gowling

Japan's Metaplanet Plants Its Flag in the US With $132M Bitcoin Treasury Deal

Trump's new guru? Why US Prez is pointing to India in America's voter ID debate

In a recent statement, Donald Trump pointed to India's election framework as a model for implementing stricter voter ID laws in the US. Emphasizing India's impressive voter turnout and limited use of mail-in ballots, Trump supports the SAVE Act, which necessitates proof of citizenship to vote federally. Critics warn that this could marginalize vulnerable populations, sparking ongoing debates about federal versus state election authority.

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

Violent Israeli settlers want to provoke a Palestinian uprising

They are operating with the tacit support of Israel’s government

Israel to request information on US F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet, may seek to acquire for IAF

The Boeing F-47 is expected to complete its first flights in 2028, according to US media reports.

US judge allows Trump to end thousands of Ethiopians’ deportation protections

A federal judge on Tuesday allowed U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to end legal protections granted to over 5,000 Ethiopians that have allowed them to live and work in the United States. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy in Boston lifted the last remaining judicial block on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security terminating the Temporary […]

Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, US envoy concerned over escalation

Eight Israeli airstrikes hit an airbase in northwestern Syria early on Tuesday, Syrian state media said, in what the US envoy for the region called an “unnecessary escalation”. Syria’s state-run Ekhbariya, citing a military source, said the attack struck the runway and storage facilities at the Abu al-Duhur base, while a separate military source and a civilian who lives near the base said there were no casualties. The Israeli military declined to comment on the strikes while the Syrian defenc...

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50 years after JSA killings, victims’ families underscore S. Korea-US military cooperation

PAJU, Gyeonggi Province — “I just hope for continued cooperation between our two countries.” Stacy Adams, a niece of 1st Lt. Mark Barrett, said Tuesday while visiting the Joint Security Area, where her uncle and Maj. Arthur Bonifas were killed by North Korean soldiers exactly 50 years ago. Both were US Army officers serving under the United Nations Command at the JSA. “The walk towards peace is sometimes a long one,” Adams told reporters. The deaths of the two officers, she said, “really brought

By The Korea Herald

The US Is Forcing Others To Take Sides, As Is China

The US Is Forcing Others To Take Sides, As Is China By Michael Every of Rabobank The Heat You Feel Isn't Just The Summer Sun There is a lot of geopolitical heat out there right now; and markets may get burned by it. The 60-day US-Iran Memorandum of Misunderstanding has lapsed, with Trump and Iran both rejecting any extension while claiming control of Hormuz. In our view, the US is unlikely to restart major military action until after the November midterms. (Note the US just awar...

By Tyler Durden

Türkiye condemns Israeli strike on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur air base

Türkiye on Tuesday strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur Military Air Base in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province, warning that Israel’s escalating attacks are...

US coast guard lifts 12-year entry restriction on US-bound ships from Nigeria

The US Coast Guard has lifted a 12-year entry restriction on US-bound ships from Nigeria, signaling improved maritime security and ISPS Code compliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-coast-guard-lifts-12-year-entry-restriction-on-us-bound-ships-from-nigeria/

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Despite al-Jolani’s appeasement, Israel strikes Syrian airfield, warning Ankara

TEHRAN — Israeli jets pounded the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in eastern Idlib early Tuesday. Eight consecutive strikes cratered the runway and obliterated storage facilities.

US envoy condemns Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase

Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur Airbase early Tuesday, with Syrian state media reporting that eight strikes targeted the runway and storage facilities. The post US envoy condemns Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Qatar condemns Israeli airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur military airport in Syria

Qatar’s foreign ministry condemns Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur military airport in Idlib as a violation of Syrian sovereignty. Qatar on Tuesday strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes targeting the Abu…

By Farah AlSharif