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Why has North Korea fired a missile ahead of US-South Korea drills?
Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned US–South Korea military drills, claiming they are a ‘rehearsal for invasion’.
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North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture.
Armed man arrested at Trump’s LA golf course ahead of president’s visit
Loaded pistol and rifle among items found in suspect’s pocket, car and home following arrest, police say.
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Russian missile attack kills 14, injures 27 in Ukraine’s Kyiv region
The latest attack comes after at least 27 people were killed in both Russia and Ukraine earlier this week.
‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said last month that Iran’s missile production rate increased during the ceasefire.
From: UpFront
CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou on accountability and CIA’s history
Marc Lamont Hill speaks to CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou about the agency and US intelligence today.
Published On 2 Aug 2026
Employee among three killed in US shooting at fast-food restaurant in Idaho
Seven people were also injured in the shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, southern Idaho, on Saturday.
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US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe
The jet went down on Friday near the Miramar airbase in San Diego.
Poland protests to Russian ambassador over missile incursion
Warsaw asserts missile recently made, illustrating Russia’s nightly barrage against Ukraine is draining arsenal.
Russia appears to infiltrate first ‘fortress city’ as Ukraine changes guard
Reports emerge from the front that Russia has infiltrated most of Kostiantynivka as it tries to regain the offensive.
India’s arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says
Rights group says India continues to support the Israeli military despite genocide ‘broadcast worldwide on daily basis’.
