Russian military loses another 1,300 troops, 78 artillery systems in war against Ukraine (2026-06-12 05:44 UTC)
Kurz: Total combat losses among Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to June 12, 2026, amount to approximately 1,380,120, including 1,300 over the past 24 hours.
NATO country asks Ukraine to add self-destruct function to stray drones (2026-06-12 04:04 UTC)
Kurz: Romania’s defense chief has asked Ukraine to program its naval drones to self-destruct if they veer into Romanian territorial waters Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian petrochemical plants reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones hundreds of kilometers from front line (2026-06-12 03:50 UTC)
Kurz: Ukraine’s military reportedly carried out drone attacks on various Russian regions overnight on June 12, striking multiple petrochemical plants as far as over 1,200 kilometers (620 miles) from the Russia-Ukraine border, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
‘It’s NATO-agreed intelligence’ — German army chief warns Russia will be prepared to attack NATO by 2029 (2026-06-12 01:45 UTC)
Kurz: Freuding’s comments are the latest in a series of increasingly warnings from Western leaders and defense officials about the threat emanating from Russia and Europe’s current lack of preparedness.
Russia has increased military buildup near NATO border, investigation reveals (2026-06-12 00:34 UTC)
Kurz: “It will be a war that takes place in all dimensions. It will take place on land, in the air, at sea, in space, and in cyberspace,” Major Brian Nissen told DR.
The Evolution of Ukraine’s Asymmetrical Combat Tactics (2026-06-11 16:00 UTC)
Kurz: In 2022, Scott Sweetow wrote, “Of Roadside Bombs and Drones: Putin’s Looming Insurgency Problem,” where he argued Ukraine’s fight against Russia would rely on a combination of conventional and asymmetrical insurgent tactics. Four years of combat later, we asked Scott to revisit h…
Cyber group claims California water system hack in retaliation for Iran strikes (2026-06-12 06:07 UTC)
Kurz: Cyber group claims California water system hack in retaliation for Iran strikes A hacker-activist group, Handala, has claimed responsibility for a cyber intrusion targeting water facilities in California, saying the action was carried out in retaliation for alleged US strikes on …
Donald Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger (2026-06-12 06:06 UTC)
Kurz: Iranian media reported Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei as saying large parts of the agreement have been finalized, but Iran would not compromise on its red lines
Belfast riots: Why UK mobs see racial violence as ’national defence’ (2026-06-12 06:01 UTC)
Kurz: Belfast riots: Why UK mobs see racial violence as ’national defence’ Submitted by Amina Shareef on Thu, 06/11/2026 - 16:23 For years, politicians and media have encouraged people to view migrants as invaders, and Muslims as a problem to be managed A building burns during riots in…
Seize the opportunity to reach agreement, Egypt says on US-Iran ceasefire (2026-06-12 05:33 UTC)
Kurz: Seize the opportunity to reach agreement, Egypt says on US-Iran ceasefire Egypt has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement that planned military strikes against Iran had been cancelled, expressing hope that the move would create momentum for a comprehensive agreement b…
Dozens killed in drone attacks across Sudan as El Obeid toll reaches 23 (2026-06-11 15:58 UTC)
Kurz: The Emergency Lawyers Group and local sources say drone attacks across Sudan killed at least… The post Dozens killed in drone attacks across Sudan as El Obeid toll reaches 23 appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Sudan embassy condemns Belfast stabbing as fears grow among migrants (2026-06-11 15:42 UTC)
Kurz: The Sudanese embassy in London has condemned a knife attack in Belfast that left a… The post Sudan embassy condemns Belfast stabbing as fears grow among migrants appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
World News in Brief: Turk condemns Northern Ireland riots, jobs at risk over animal disease spread, heatwaves spark public health crisis in Europe (2026-06-11 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: Violence spread across Belfast following a shocking knife attack allegedly carried out by a Sudanese asylum seeker on Monday, triggering a wave of anti-immigration unrest. The victim suffered significant injuries to his face and back.
Drone strikes intensify around the Chad-Sudan border (2026-06-04 14:23 UTC)
Kurz: Since the beginning of May, MSF teams at Tiné hospital in Chad have treated 116 people who were wounded in drone strikes in Tina, a city on the Sudanese side of the Chad–Sudan border.
ISIS fighters in Nigeria pounded in new wave of US strikes (2026-05-18 12:33 UTC)
Kurz: The U.S. military carried out renewed strikes on Islamic State militants in Nigeria, where American forces recently carried out a separate operation against the group’s senior leadership.
Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang (2026-06-12 05:21 UTC)
Kurz: South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.
Xi on North Korean military ties; US blacklists Chinese tech firms: SCMP’s 7 highlights (2026-06-12 04:34 UTC)
Kurz: We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Was Xi’s stanc…
South Korea: Ex-President Yoon gets 30 years for sending drones into North Korea (2026-06-12 03:57 UTC)
Kurz: The verdict marks the latest legal blow for South Korea’s impeached former leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who has already been sentenced to life in prison earlier this year.
Taiwan Tests HIMARS Missiles on Island’s West Coast in Major Live-fire Drills (2026-06-11 22:21 UTC)
Kurz: Taipei showcased its new American missile launchers through numerous live-fire salvos in a drill this week that Taiwanese troops claimed demonstrated the system’s mobility and long-range strike capabilities. The Republic of China Army fired its recently procured M142 High Mobilit…
Venezuela reshuffles foreign relationships as oil production grows (2026-06-11 20:09 UTC)
Kurz: As Nicolás Maduro’s foreign minister and vice president, interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez previously helped build Caracas’s ties to Russia, China, and other US adversaries. Despite Washington’s desire for Venezuela to now orient toward the West, Rodríguez is also cour…
U.S. Navy Stands Up 2 Australian Commands in Support of American, U.K. Subs (2026-06-11 17:48 UTC)
Kurz: The U.S. Navy recently stood up two new commands to operate at the Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Stirling naval base in Western Australia in support of Submarine Rotational Force-West. Submarine Squadron 3 (CSS-3), which previously operated out of Hawaii, was re-established Wednes…
Russian drone strikes workshop at industrial facility in Poltava region, sparking fire (2026-06-12 05:57 UTC)
Kurz: In the Poltava region, a building belonging to an industrial enterprise caught fire following a strike by a Russian drone on the night of June 12.
Johor state election set for Jul 11, Negeri Sembilan to go to polls on Aug 1 (2026-06-12 04:33 UTC)
Kurz: Analysts tell CNA that while multiple parties would contest the two elections, the main battle will be between the Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan coalitions that are part of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government.
Risk of ‘very strong’ El Nino raising global temperatures, scientists warn (2026-06-11 13:44 UTC)
Kurz: Forecasters say there is a risk of a “very strong” El Nino, which typically leads to higher global temperatures and drought in some areas, but heavy rainfall in others.