Russia loses another 1,690 troops in war against Ukraine over past day (2026-10-07 05:22 UTC)
Kurz: The total combat losses of Russian forces since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to October 7, 2026, amount to approximately 1,545,950 personnel, including 1,690 over the past day.
At least 2 killed Kyiv as Russia slams capital with missile, drones on Putin’s 74th birthday (2026-10-07 00:25 UTC)
Kurz: Explosions rocked Kyiv overnight on Oct. 7 as Moscow launched its latest mass missile and drone attack on the capital, coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 74th birthday.
Armed individuals from Belarus threaten Latvian soldiers at border, followed by another breach (2026-10-06 21:24 UTC)
Kurz: “The escorts of the illegal migrants, who were located on the Belarusian side, were armed, issued threats to (Latvian) soldiers, and also actively urged and drove the migrant group toward Latvia,” Latvian Interior Minister Janis Dombrava said.
Certainty is a Luxury Ukrainians Must Create (2026-10-05 19:40 UTC)
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Kurz: Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: Israeli forces killed a Palestinian civil defence member, Gaza’s Ambulance and Emergency Services said. The member was shot dead during an attempt to evacuate people wounded by Israeli gunfire …
Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 as Palestinians grapple with war it sparked (2026-10-07 06:02 UTC)
Kurz: Israelis are gathering Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 people, and sparked a devastating war in Gaza that Palestinians still grapple with.
Qatar says US, Iran still in talks to end war (2026-10-07 05:17 UTC)
Kurz: Qatar says US, Iran still in talks to end war Mediator Qatar said the United States and Iran remain engaged in indirect talks aimed at ending the conflict, despite an apparent deadlock seven months into the US and Israel’s war on Iran. “The talks are continuing and the exchange o…
Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian civil defence member in Gaza (2026-10-07 05:11 UTC)
Kurz: Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian civil defence member in Gaza Israeli forces killed a Palestinian civil defence member, Gaza’s Ambulance and Emergency Services said. The member was shot dead during an attempt to evacuate people wounded by Israeli gunfire in Jabalia.
Mali: Junta forces retake strategic town of Kidal from separatists (2026-10-07 02:45 UTC)
Kurz: Mali’s military regained control of the strategic town of Kidal after forcing Tuareg separatists and al Queda-linked jihadists to withdraw following an offensive backed by Russia’s Africa Corps.
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.
Pakistan launches new strikes as conflict with Taliban persist into third week (2026-10-05 14:06 UTC)
Kurz: Pakistan claims its latest airstrikes in Afghanistan last week killed 22 terrorists, while the UN reports 10 civilians killed, most of them children. The Taliban accused Islamabad of sending anti-Taliban fighters into Afghanistan. The post Pakistan launches new strikes as conflic…
Last chance saloon: EU presses China for a sign to prove trade talks can work (2026-10-07 05:06 UTC)
Kurz: The European Union’s top trade mandarins depart for Beijing on Wednesday for two days of intensive negotiations but expectations in Brussels are measured as to what the talks will deliver. Maros Sefcovic, the EU’s trade chief, will meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao on Thur…
South Korea weighs cuts to military exemptions for athletes, artists following Asian Games controversy (2026-10-07 04:37 UTC)
Kurz: South Korea’s men’s football Asiad triumph was quickly overshadowed by controversy after some players appeared to celebrate securing military service exemptions.
US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan’s Okinawa after murder case (2026-10-07 04:32 UTC)
Kurz: The presence of US forces has repeatedly stirred resentment among residents in Okinawa over issues such as noise, aircraft crashes and the conduct of its troops.
U.S., Japanese Forces to Rehearse Defense of Japan’s Southwest Islands (2026-10-06 15:50 UTC)
Kurz: U.S. and Japanese forces will amass in Japan’s southwest region to rehearse island defense as part of the annual Keen Sword exercise later this month. Exercise Keen Sword, which runs from Oct. 19-29, will see integrated air and missile defense, surface warfare, amphibious landing…
Anduril to Build New Submarine Component Facility (2026-10-06 20:38 UTC)
Kurz: Defense technology company Anduril will build a new facility in Maryland focused on submarine component construction for the U.S. Navy’s attack boats, according to a Tuesday announcement. While Anduril will start with components like torpedo tubes, the company wants to work towar…
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Tigray drone strikes continue as life resumes in Mekelle (2026-10-06 20:02 UTC)
Kurz: Government-allied forces say they are using drones against Tigray fighters, while markets and local transport are slowly returning to the streets of the regional capital.