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24 July

Ukraine Drone Attack Hits ‘Russia’s Amazon’ Warehouse

Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse for a Russian e-commerce giant near Saint Petersburg early Friday, triggering a fire that sent smoke pouring over the historic city.

24 July

Middle East

Footage released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on July 23 shows US forces launching its 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Vows to Punish Iran After Houthis Strike Tankers

The US launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iranian military targets early Friday, marking the thirteenth night of active combat in the region.

24 July

Middle East

US President Donald Trump before a bilateral meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Stuns Saudis by Pinning Nuclear Deal to Israel Ties

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel.

24 July

Europe

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden May 7, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister Pushes for Return

Ukraine's ex-defense minister said he was rejecting offers by President Volodymyr Zelensky for a new role.

24 July

Americas

Shiite Muslims burn banners of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Budgam, northeast of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on March 6, 2026.

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US House Passes Symbolic Iran War Rebuke to Trump

The US House of Representatives passed a largely symbolic resolution Thursday calling for President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran.

24 July

Exercises

Members from Machine Guns Platoon, Support Company, 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, mounted in Revised Weapons Mounted Installation Kit (RWMIK) sat back in reserve ready to punch forward onto the objective during Exercise Haraka Storm, Kenya, on the 21st of July 2023. The British Armys global response force has tested its ability to deploy and fight at short notice in some of Africas most challenging environments. The soldiers of 3 PARA Battlegroup honed both their fighting and fieldcraft skills on the Kenyan savannah as part of the six-week long Exercise Haraka Storm. Dealing with the rough terrain, searing heat and potentially deadly animals - ranging from lions and elephants to scorpions and snakes troops followed a progression of training, building from polishing their individual skills and specialities to a final mission which sees the whole force operating together to assault a heavily-defended objective. The 1,000-strong battlegroup is built around the airborne infantry of Colchester-based 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, bolstered by artillery, engineers, signallers, medics, and logisticians from across 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team. Specially trained and equipped to deploy by parachute, helicopter or airlanding, the 3 PARA Battlegroup is currently held at very high readiness to respond to global crises. In April, it deployed to Sudan to provide security and logistic support to the evacuation of British civilians.

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UK Cancels Military Training in Kenya Over Permit Dispute

Britain has cancelled one of its annual military trainings in Kenya after failing to obtain a license from the government, its defense ministry said on Thursday.

23 July

Sea

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 3, 2022) – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CV 75) conducts flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea in support of Neptune Strike 2022, Feb. 3. Neptune Strike 2022 highlights NATO’s ability to integrate the high-end maritime capabilities of a carrier strike group to ensure high operational readiness across the Alliance and the defence and protection of all Allies. It is the first time since the Cold War that a full US carrier group comes under NATO command.(Photo by French Master Sergeant Malaury Buis)

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Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers: The Floating Airbases That Redefined Naval Power

This guide breaks down the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, exploring how the nuclear-powered supercarrier was developed, what makes it unique, where it has been deployed, and what lies ahead for the class.

23 July

Europe

Barak MX air and missile defense system that Greece will use for its Achilles’ Shield. Image: RAFAEL

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Greece to Buy Anti-Drone ‘Achilles Shield’ From Israel for $3.1B

Greece on Thursday approved plans to buy an anti-missile, anti-aircraft and anti-drone defensive dome called "Achilles Shield" from Israel for $3.1 billion, a defense ministry source told AFP.

23 July

Europe

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meet on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila.

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Russia Warns US Against Ukraine Arms Sales in Manila Meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Washington against making "unacceptable" arms deliveries to Ukraine during a Thursday meeting in Manila with US counterpart Marco Rubio.

23 July

Asia Pacific