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US had secret backchannel with IRGC, learned it supports Iran’s negotiators – report
Axios says then-intel chief Tulsi Gabbard contacted top Iraqi Kurdish official in May to ascertain Revolutionary Guard's position on talks; Iran sets $30,000 bounty for US soldier…
Kushner expected to visit Israel next week - source
A source in the Israeli government told TASS
Two dead and evacuation under way as fires break out on Greek island
Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires on Salamina apart, Greek media report.
Israel strikes Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza Strip — IDF
Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance, the Israel Defense Forces said
Concentration Camp Ukraine? In a comedian’s dictatorship, a pop singer tells the truth
A rare celebrity outburst has pierced Kiev’s climate of fear, exposing forced abductions, repression and a regime terrified of truth Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026
Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.
Lala is again a tropical storm, sending drenching rain and winds across Hawaii
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm Sunday after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it wasn't done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts.
What really happened in Ceuta? Why we may never find out
Hundreds of migrants have again attempted to cross from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. This time, Moroccan officials fended them off, raising new questions about the…
Kushner, Hamas chief in Egypt for talks on advancing Trump’s Gaza plan; IDF continues strikes
Hamas officials said to take part in talks between US envoy and Egyptian, Turkish and Qatari mediators; Trump's son-in-law meets Egypt's Sissi, while Hamas leader meets spy chief …
Russian forces hit Ukrainian uncrewed boats production facility
Russian drones struck facilities for the production and storage of components for uncrewed boats used by Ukraine to attack Russian coastal cities, ships and infrastructure facilit…
A fake website and a deluge of CVs: the Australian firm embroiled in an FBI probe into alleged Chinese espionage
Exclusive: Fake consultancy impersonating Brisbane firm online is one of 13 websites seized by the US Department of JusticeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podc…
Russian forces hit three dry cargo ships, two tankers at Odessa port
Fuel tanks were also destroyed, the Russian defense ministry said
Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in small Polish village
Hundreds watched the 56-metre monument’s consecration, including anti-communist leader Lech WałęsaAn enormous statue of the Virgin Mary that is believed to be Europe’s tallest was…
White House contacted IRGC via mediator who has offered assistance again - media
The United States wanted to organize closed-door bilateral settlement talks in Iraqi Kurdistan’s administrative center, the city of Erbil
Likud politicians ready to battle for shrinking number of spots in Monday primary
Party polling at 22-24 seats in October election, with Netanyahu controlling a third of the top 30 slots, making the hastily convened vote a tighter race than normal The post Liku…
US mulls copying Russia’s air defense tech – Military Watch
The Pentagon is considering next-generation mobile air defense radars modeled on Russia’s S-300 and S-400, according to Military Watch Read Full Article at RT.com
Indonesian earthquake death toll exceeds 50 — agency
According to the AP, the earthquake left some 5,000 people homeless, with more than 900 buildings being ruined and some 450 damaged
Iran pushes bill to criminalize journalists’ communication with ‘hostile media’
Legislation would further outlaw contact with foreign media, send Iranians who interview with US or Israeli outlets to prison amid crackdown on journalists in the Islamic Republic…
Yemeni army reports over 180 operations against Houthis in past day
According to the Yemeni army spokesman Colonel Majed Al-Nuzaili, dozens of Ansar Allah rebels were killed, their numerous weapons systems and arms depots were eliminated
Russian air defenses shoot down record-breaking number of Ukrainian drones in one day
The Russian army also destroyed 14 guided air bombs, a HIMARS projectile and 9 Flamingo long-range cruise missiles
Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.
1,300-year-old industrial hub uncovered during bus terminal construction in Ramat Gan
Archaeologists say the early Islamic-era site housed shops, warehouses, and kilns, but much about its purpose and owners remains unknown The post 1,300-year-old industrial hub unc…
Children, 5 and 6, hospitalized after eating candy containing hallucinogenic mushrooms
Report says parent has taken responsibility for the incident; children are in intensive care for observation after hallucinating The post Children, 5 and 6, hospitalized after eat…
China shows stance on WWII outcome with Kuril Islands statement — Russian senator
Asia has not forgotten the lessons of history, and nobody will allow them to be rewritten to serve political ambitions, Natalya Nikonorova said