Kurz: The FSB has destroyed 35 drones and detained two suspects involved in plotting a Ukrainian attack on a Russian defense enterprise Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,120 over past day (2026-07-14 05:10 UTC)
Kurz: Russia’s total combat losses in its full-scale war against Ukraine have reached approximately 1,421,810 personnel since the invasion began on February 24, 2022, including 1,120 troops killed or wounded over the past 24 hours.
About 4,000 civilians remain in frontline Druzhkivka, evacuation still possible (2026-07-14 04:45 UTC)
Kurz: Around 4,000 civilians remain in the frontline town of Druzhkivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, where evacuation is still possible despite the deteriorating security situation.
India summons Iranian deputy ambassador over killing of citizen in Hormuz Strait (2026-07-14 06:03 UTC)
Kurz: India summons Iranian deputy ambassador over killing of citizen in Hormuz Strait An Indian government official indicated that the country summoned Iran’s deputy ambassador over the killing of an Indian seafarer in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after the UAE defence ministry sa…
Iran war: US continues strikes as Trump reinstates blockade (2026-07-13 23:57 UTC)
Kurz: The US has carried out a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Donald Trump says Washington is reinstating a naval blockade and warns Tehran will be “hit hard” as tensions continue to escalate. DW has more.
US launches strikes against Iran for third consecutive day; Trump says blockade will resume (2026-07-13 21:46 UTC)
Kurz: “These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM said in a post on X.
Xenophobic attacks in South Africa: Nigeria calls for compensation for the victims [Africanews Today (2026-07-14 04:16 UTC)
Kurz: Nigeria remains outraged following the anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa. Abuja intends to seek compensation from the South African government for its citizens who were expelled from the country.
Video of US flag desecration by Somali army trio sparks uproar amid stepped-up support (2026-07-13 11:07 UTC)
Kurz: Troops involved in a video that showed the American flag being stepped on and kicked were detained and an investigation is underway, the Somali defense ministry said.
US refocuses air campaign in Somalia on Shabaab (2026-07-12 19:57 UTC)
Kurz: The United States is on pace for another record year of military strikes in Somalia in 2026. At least 74 strikes have been carried out so far, the majority targeting Al Qaeda’s Shabaab—a clear shift from 2025, when the US set a record for strikes and focused most of them on the I…
UN condemns RSF escalation around El Obeid as Tasees backs ceasefire (2026-07-07 11:50 UTC)
Kurz: The UN Human Rights Council has unanimously condemned the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for… The post UN condemns RSF escalation around El Obeid as Tasees backs ceasefire appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
US pulls troops from Nigeria following anti-ISIS mission, focuses on ‘African-led’ future (2026-07-06 10:42 UTC)
Kurz: The U.S. has withdrawn most of the troops that were sent to Nigeria earlier this year to help root out Islamic State insurgents, according to the head of U.S. Africa Command.
Kurz: Photos and discussions about China’s recent use of heavy-duty drones to “airlift” villagers affected by flooding in Guangxi have gone viral but almost two decades ago, the disaster-prone country once relied on risky, low-tech means to fight natural calamities. China’s rapid tech …
China’s ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui’s ‘rampant corruption’ included family (2026-07-14 03:12 UTC)
Kurz: Former Politburo member and Xinjiang party chief Ma Xingrui has been removed from the party and dismissed from public office following an anti-corruption investigation, the state broadcaster said on Tuesday. Ma, 67, who once headed China’s new-generation carrier rocket programme,…
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: July 13, 2026 (2026-07-13 17:51 UTC)
Kurz: These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of July 13, 2026, based on Navy and public data. In cases in which a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the…
US: 12 states challenge Paramount’s buyout of Warner (2026-07-14 03:21 UTC)
Kurz: The states have filed a lawsuit arguing that a merger of Hollywood giant studios Paramount and Warner would “extinguish competition” and increase consumer prices.
War of words turns ugly after EU migration vote (2026-07-14 02:03 UTC)
Kurz: A European Parliament immigration vote has led to a criminal complaint by one MEP against a colleague over alleged racism Read Full Article at RT.com
Navy Awards TOTE $2.2B to Serve as Vessel Construction Manager for Landing Ship Medium (2026-07-13 22:00 UTC)
Kurz: The Navy on Monday issued TOTE Services a $2.2 billion contract to function as the vessel construction manager for the Marine Corps’ Landing Ship Medium program, according to a Defense Department contract announcement. The award is worth up to $2.6 billion with options for as man…
Reditus readies first launch of its re-entry vehicle/hypersonic target (2026-07-13 20:06 UTC)
Kurz: The Missile Defense Agency is evaluating the company’s ENOS spacecraft as a hypersonic target/testbed under the SHIELD contract, said Reditus CEO Stef Crum.