ADF neutralizes five ballistic missiles, 155 Russian drones used to attack Ukraine overnight (2026-09-30 05:52 UTC)
Kurz: Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized five ballistic missiles and 155 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine from the evening of September 29.
Russian forces lose another 1,470 troops in war against Ukraine (2026-09-30 05:17 UTC)
Kurz: The total combat losses of Russian forces since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to September 30, 2026, amount to approximately 1,533,970 personnel, including 1,470 troops over the past 24 hours.
US imposes sanctions against Russian companies tied to Iran weapons procurement (2026-09-30 02:28 UTC)
Kurz: The measures target 13 individuals and entities in Russia, Hong Kong, China, and Pakistan as the United States continues to exert economic pressure on Tehran under “Operation Economic Outcast” amid its months-long war with Iran.
2 killed, 4 injured in Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv (2026-09-30 00:28 UTC)
Kurz: The latest strikes came as Russia intensifies its attacks on Kyiv since August, relentlessly launching drone attacks, even in daytime, to exhaust the Ukrainian air defense.
Updates from the UN General Assembly 2026 (2026-09-25 13:56 UTC)
Kurz: Updates from the UN General Assembly 2026 eschelhaas Fri, 09/25/2026 - 15:56 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Flags at United Nations Headquarters. New York, U…
Israel’s opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of fearmongering ahead of elections (2026-09-30 05:45 UTC)
Kurz: Israel’s opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of fearmongering ahead of elections Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Benjamin Netanyahu of stoking security fears, claiming that enemies might attack ahead of the 27 October elections. Lapid reportedly requested an urgent s…
Yemeni army says it launched 414 attacks on Houthi targets (2026-09-30 05:13 UTC)
Kurz: Yemeni army says it launched 414 attacks on Houthi targets Yemen’s army said it carried out 414 attacks on Houthi targets over the past 24 hours, according to a statement carried by the official Saba news agency. Military spokesperson Majed al-Nuzaili said the operations targeted…
Trump expected to resume major Iran war after midterms – Axios (2026-09-30 04:33 UTC)
Kurz: US officials reportedly believe Donald Trump could order a resumption of major combat operations against Iran after the November midterms Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran warns Israel’s presence is creating a ‘dangerous situation’, condemns Netanyahu’s visit to UAE (2026-09-30 04:30 UTC)
Kurz: Iran warns Israel’s presence is creating a ‘dangerous situation’, condemns Netanyahu’s visit to UAE Iran’s foreign ministry warned on Tuesday that Israel’s presence in the region was creating a “dangerous situation”, after Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the UAE was confirmed. The …
Kurz: Community peace committees representing the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya have agreed to reopen the Amiet… The post Abyei market reopens after deadly Sudan-South Sudan border violence appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
New USO brings pickleball and pancakes to troops fighting al-Shabab in Somalia (2026-09-18 11:22 UTC)
Kurz: A USO center recently opened at Cooperative Security Location Kismayo, a remote outpost, providing recreation, stress relief and support during deployment.
Fighting between Pakistan and the Taliban persists into second week (2026-09-28 19:20 UTC)
Kurz: The latest round of conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban continued this past week, including airstrikes, cross-border attacks, targeted operations, and a car bombing. The renewed direct clashes that began on September 18 ended a nearly three-month lull in fighting between th…
Slow is beautiful: China launches war against AI drama, goes beyond algorithms (2026-09-30 04:00 UTC)
Kurz: China’s broadcasting regulator has called for greater support for live-action dramas as the government seeks to steer the booming microdrama industry towards higher-quality production and tighter rights safeguards amid the rapid rise of AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) has create…
Taiwan plans US$850 million ammunition spend to prepare for potential PLA blockade (2026-09-30 02:00 UTC)
Kurz: Taiwan’s military plans to spend more than NT$27 billion (US$850 million) to quadruple critical ammunition stocks to 120 days’ supply, strengthening its ability to sustain combat operations during a wartime blockade. The proposed six-year “urgent ammunition replenishment” program…
Boeing Picked to Build Navy’s F/A-XX Carrier Fighter in Estimated $20B Deal (2026-09-29 21:42 UTC)
Kurz: Boeing will build the Navy’s next-generation fighter after decades of indecision on the future of the carrier air wing, according to a Tuesday Pentagon announcement. “The contract is valued at more than $20B for the full-scale development phase. The contract procures multiple tes…
3 Louisiana Shipyards to Build 30 Drone Ships in $1.2B Navy MUSV Deal (2026-09-29 21:14 UTC)
Kurz: Three Louisiana-based shipyards will build unmanned surface vessels for the U.S. Navy following recent at-sea testing, the service announced Tuesday. The three companies – Saronic, HII and Galliano Marine Service – will each build 10 medium unmanned surface vessels, or MUSVs, at …
What Will Hegseth’s “State of the Force” Reprise Reveal? (2026-09-29 16:00 UTC)
Kurz: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is expected to convene a high-profile meeting of military personnel for a “State of the Force” address this week. Will it show the U.S. armed forces as healthy? The answer may depend on how the audience responds, regardless of what Hegseth says. …
The Discipline of Refusal: Constitutional Concerns About Lawful Orders in the U.S. Military (2026-09-29 07:30 UTC)
Kurz: Military doctrine gives officers a clear rule for manifestly unlawful orders: Refuse them. It offers no comparable rule when lawful action appears to threaten the constitutional structure the military serves. The first response is neither refusal nor resignation, but rather delib…
What Peacemaking Loses When Women Are Left Out (2026-09-25 11:39 UTC)
Kurz: What Peacemaking Loses When Women Are Left Out cthuratong Fri, 09/25/2026 - 13:39 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Op-Ed / Gender and Conflict 25 September 202…
Poll results in reunited regions support to special military operation fighters — speaker (2026-09-30 04:53 UTC)
Kurz: Russia’s upper house speaker Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that people in Donbass and Novorossiya despite the provocations came to the polling stations and made their choice
Fresh twist on Anthony Loke’s resignation: Little wiggle room for him, breathing space for Anwar (2026-09-30 02:55 UTC)
Kurz: Malaysia Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s resignation in protest of former prime minister Najib Razak’s conditional royal pardon took a fresh turn on Tuesday (Sep 29). He said it will take effect only when Najib begins his house arrest.
UPDATED: Navy Partially Accepts Carrier John F. Kennedy, HII Newport News Awarded USS Harry S. Truman Overhaul Contract (2026-09-29 19:00 UTC)
Kurz: The future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) achieved preliminary acceptance Tuesday, one of the last steps before it formally joins the fleet, as carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) prepares for its mid-life overhaul. JFK, the second Ford-class aircraft carrier, left Tuesday from HI…