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“He wrote on Telegram: “Ukraine’s defence forces struck port oil infrastructure that generates revenue for Russia’s war, and also hit Kronstadt, an important military target more than 850km (530 miles) from Ukraine’s state border.””
“India and the United States have significantly expanded cooperation over the past two decades across defence, trade, technology, energy and critical and emerging technologies”
“Ukraine's military described the terminal as "one of the largest" in Russia, capable of producing 12.5 million tonnes of petroleum products per year.”
“Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.”
““Our fiscal framework has already provisioned to achieve four per cent of GDP in total defence spending by the end of this decade, ahead of NATO’s timetable,” Carney told the CANSEC Defence conference in Ottawa in May, a claim he later rep…”
“What do you mean Zelenskyy? It is not his decision. That deal would be invalid the second it was signed. People would be out on the streets immediately. ... The military guys would not go for it. Tell them to go home after fighting since 2…”
“The attack comes just two days after Russia launched an aerial attack on Kyiv, which killed at least 30 people, and forced 50,000 people to take shelter.”
“Xi promoted Zhang Shuguang, a veteran PLA anti-graft officer, and Wang Gang, commander of the PLA Air Force, during a ceremony in Beijing on Friday.”
“He reported no casualties. Governor Beglov said that 72 Ukrainian drones were shot down over St Petersburg and the wider Leningrad region.”
“He was 86. Authorities unveiled the casket containing Khamenei's body in a glass case at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran's capital. [...] That site was destroyed in the Israeli airstrike that killed Khamenei and some of his family at the…”
“The only information provided at that time was that Canada spent $63 billion on defence in the 2025–26 fiscal year, enough to meet NATO’s previous spending target of two per cent of GDP that was committed to in 2014.”
“Weiss introduced Stretch as the kind of 'Swiss Army knife' journalist she wants to build the network around—her way of describing reporters equally comfortable writing, reporting, analyzing and speaking directly to audiences across platfor…”
“Mr Hodges told The Sun: “It’s clear to almost anybody that’s watching that the momentum has shifted in favour of Ukraine. … Ukraine’s long-range missile strikes are wrecking Russia’s oil and gas infrastructure and if they can continue this…”
“leaving China's seven-member supreme military command reduced to just two serving members — Xi, who chairs the commission, and Vice Chairman Zhang Shengmin.”
“Zelensky said on Saturday morning that the targets hit in St Petersburg and the surrounding region were about 850km (528 miles) from Ukraine's border.”
“Israel's repeated threats to kill Mojtaba Khamenei drew a warning from Iran's joint military command Thursday, which told Israel and the U.S. "to avoid any miscalculation" over the coming days.”
“The PBO estimated in February that increasing core defence spending from two per cent of GDP to 3.5 per cent would require approximately $33.5 billion per year in additional cash expenditures over the next 10 years.”
“Stretch has spent the past six months doing exactly that... During her first CBS newsroom town hall, Weiss introduced Stretch as the kind of 'Swiss Army knife' journalist she wants to build the network around—her way of describing reporter…”
“Much like our recent victory by sinking the entire Iranian Navy, 159 ships, to the bottom of the sea. All done in just a moment's time; it happened very quickly.”
“Earlier this year, Xi, who is also head of the military, ordered senior PLA officers to undergo an intensive 10-week political retraining programme following the removal of much of the military's top leadership.”
“In its latest operational bulletin on Saturday afternoon, the Russian defence ministry said it had shot down more than 500 Ukrainian drones and missiles launched overnight and in the morning.”
“three witnesses claim that the Bosnian Serb military commander, General Ratko Mladic, was present while the mass executions took place.”
“The report said the additional spending will increase the budgetary deficit by $63.0 billion by the 2035-36 fiscal year.”
“But fairly frequently—these days, about once every week or two—there’s a massive Russian bombardment of the city. During these nights, no one gets any sleep and, honestly, it’s terrifying. Even missile impacts that are miles away can shake…”
“However, Mr Burnham's financial planning reportedly suffered a significant setback when Sir Keir failed to inform him about an additional £4.7billion requirement in his first Budget for the Defence Investment Plan.”
“The current Central Military Commission lineup was appointed in October 2022 and was originally expected to serve a five-year term.”
“Khamenei's body will lie in the Grand Mosalla for three days, alongside the remains of family members who were also killed in the air strikes. There will then be three further days of events outside of the capital. On Tuesday, his body wil…”
“citing Islam - the world's second largest religion - as dangerously violent and founded by Prophet Muhammed, who, quote, "led brutal military campaigns."”
“A Global News analysis of the Spring Economic Statement estimates Canada will need to spend a total of $163 billion on an annual basis to meet Carney’s commitment of four per cent of GDP by 2030.”
“He was killed by an Israeli air strike on his home on February 28, the opening day of the US-Israeli operation against Iran, called Epic Fury.”
“The home ministry on Saturday designated 23 Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir based operatives as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, with the list including the alleged operative behind the reconnaiss…”
“Construction work has started on a £15m flood defence scheme in West Sussex to protect Crawley and Gatwick Airport.”
“Compared to the 2025 budget, Ottawa would be required to spend an additional $34.9 billion annually on core defence spending to hit the 2030 target, which is more than the federal government has budgeted for the Canada Child Benefit in any…”
“Mr Ferguson has so far raised £1.18 million, with donations continuing to trickle in.”
“Among the most prominent names is Mohammad Musaddiq, a Jaish-e-Mohammed operative known by several aliases, including Doctor and Abdul Mannan. According to the ministry, he carried out reconnaissance of the Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodh…”
“The flood defence scheme is scheduled to be completed by 2013.”
“a spokesperson for Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office responded by laying out a list of previous spending announcements, adding Canada would spend more than $82 billion over five years in Canadian Armed Forces capabilities.”
“Hafiz Khalid Waleed, identified as Hafiz Saeed's son-in-law, has also been designated. The ministry accused him of masterminding the 2016 Pampore attack. He has served on Lashkar's Central Advisory Committee since 2003 and was designated a…”
“Many of them are exhausted. Many want to re-enter the political mainstream. Many want to go home to their families”
“However, it is a realistic possibility that Iran is enabling criminal proxy actors to carry out attacks in Europe against Jewish community targets and that they have directed or enabled similar acts of criminal violence in Canada since the…”
“Abdul Rauf, a senior Lashkar leader since 1999, is accused of mobilising funds globally through organisations such as the Falah-e-Insaniyat Foundation and Al-Madina Welfare Trust. He has already been designated by the United States as a Sp…”
“more than 200 people have been detained ahead of next week's Nato leaders' summit in the capital Ankara.”
“More than 14,000 military and police personnel have been deployed to the area.”
“Six of those designated are Indian nationals who are now based in Pakistan or PoJK. All 23 have been included in the Fourth Schedule of the UAPA, reported news agency PTI.”
“He is the latest performer to be hit by a crackdown on dissent in Turkey that has also targeted campaigners, journalists and other public figures. In recent weeks, access to the social media accounts of numerous LGBT+ organisations and act…”
“The ministry also named Abdullah Jihadi, who is accused of managing launching camps in Kupwara and Baramulla, facilitating infiltration into north Kashmir and attempting to incite anti-India sentiment.”
“It was reported at the time that up to 10,000 men paraded from the valleys for the court case, while the authorities fortified Pontypridd with 400 policemen, two troops of infantry and a squadron of the 18th Hussars.”
“The ministry of home affairs (MHA) designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals linked to terror organisations, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), ac…”
“He has an MBE. He was promoted from the ranks and ended his career as a major and a decorated officer.”
“One of the notifications identified Masood Ilyas Kashmiri, also known by multiple aliases, as a senior functionary of Jaish-e-Mohammed, a terrorist organisation already listed under the First Schedule of the UAPA. According to the notifica…”
“The family's Facebook campaign, Free Bill Shaw, is also filled with outrage, much from people who say they are servicemen. One post reads: "An absolute scandal, I cannot believe our government still haven't done anything. As a serving sold…”
“The notification stated that the Central Government believes Masood Ilyas Kashmiri is involved in terrorism and has therefore added his name to the Fourth Schedule of the UAPA. ...[He] has been involved in recruiting youth for JeM, imparti…”
“His death brings to 296 the number of troops killed in Afghanistan since operations began in 2001.”
“There is nothing more that we want to see than this Iranian terrorist army out of Lebanon... and there is nothing more that the Lebanese government wants to see than this terrorist organisation gone and disarmed.”
“The document was seized by the Royal Navy on Christmas Eve 1776 when the HMS Raisonable captured an American ship, the Dalton, off the coast of Portugal following a seven-hour pursuit.”
“The incident involved United Airlines Flight 328, a Boeing 777-200 carrying 231 passengers and 10 crew members from Denver to Honolulu.”
“The document was uncovered by a volunteer in February while cataloguing the papers of Royal Navy captains from the American Revolutionary War.”
“The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) launched investigations into the incident.”
“The document was uncovered by a volunteer in February while cataloguing the papers of Royal Navy captains from the American Revolutionary War. It is one of 11 copies printed in Exeter, New Hampshire in July 1776 to spread news of American …”
“The separatist group claimed that more than 30 Pakistani security personnel were killed and several others injured in the attack”
“The group claimed its fighters then engaged the surviving Coast Guard personnel in close combat and killed more than 30 security personnel during the operation.”
“Fellow soldiers rushed the injured JCO, Naib Subedar Hiteshwar Gogoi of the 14 Assam Regiment, to a nearby Army medical facility for first aid.”
“On June 16, four Army personnel, including a JCO and three jawans, were injured in a similar accidental explosion caused by the sudden activation of a landmine during an area domination exercise along the LoC in Kalal area of Rajouri’s Now…”
“On June 12, two Army personnel from 12 Bihar Regiment were severely wounded in an accidental grenade blast during a training exercise near the LoC in J&K’s Poonch district.”
“On June 10, two 8RR soldiers from Maharashtra died in yet another accidental grenade explosion near LoC in Kamalkote area of Uri, in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.”
“Nato prepares to formally describe Russia as a 'long-term threat' to Euro-Atlantic security at next week's summit”
“Member states are also expected to pledge €70 billion in military aid for Ukraine next year”
“Russia launched an 11-hour missile and drone assault on Kyiv, killing at least 21 civilians and injuring dozens more, according to Ukrainian authorities”
“the country exported defence equipment worth a record Rs 38,400 crore last year to 100 countries.”
“Today, we are exporting defence to 100 countries and achieved a historic Rs 38,400 crore export of defence material last year. We have exported more defence goods than we have imported. We have a surplus in defence exports”
“Commandos from the Singapore Armed Forces launched a rescue operation early the following morning, killing all four hijackers and rescuing all passengers and crew members unharmed.”
“From around $120 per barrel to near $70 per barrel - the crash has been driven by the US-Iran ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.”
“Nato allies committing to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 and the European Union unveiling an ambitious €800 billion plan to strengthen its defence capabilities.Under Nato's new target, allies will spend 3.5% of GDP on core mil…”
“the European Union unveiling an ambitious €800 billion plan to strengthen its defence capabilities... The centrepiece is the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, under which the European Commission will borrow 150 billion Euros and…”
“European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that 'a new era is upon us,' saying Europe faces 'a clear and present danger' and must be prepared to step up its defence.”
“Nato now calls Russia the 'most significant and direct threat' to allied security, accusing Moscow of trying to reshape the Euro‑Atlantic order through military expansion, aggressive rhetoric and hybrid tactics.”
“I think they should be at 5%, not 2%,' Trump said during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.”
“The US Secret Service is said to have failed to receive 102 local police radio transmissions about the gunman who attempted to assassinate US President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024.”
“Instead of receiving the radio transmissions, the agency was informed about Crooks through only five phone calls and three text messages.”
“According to the report, Crooks flew a drone over the rally site for nearly nine minutes in the hours before the shooting, but the flight went undetected because the Secret Service's counter-drone system was inoperable.”
“The system was reportedly operated by a single 'under-trained' officer who did not test the equipment before the event.”
“88-hour conflict in May last year”
“hit 11 airbases”
“Fatah-1, which has a range of 140km”
“Fatah-II rocket system, with a reported range of 400km”
“A-100 rocket system, a Chinese weapon based on the Russian Smerch and with a range of 100km”
“Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated during his Independence Day address in 2025 that the aim of establishing the ARFC was to strengthen Pakistan’s conventional strike capability.”
“The Fatah-II rocket system, with a reported range of 400km, is also expected to be part of the force. The system was used by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and was shot down near Sirsa, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.”
“Indian strikes punched holes in Pakistan’s air defence radar coverage and hit 11 airbases, which are critical for carrying out offensive air operations.”
“According to a report by the New Delhi-based think tank Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), the ARFC is a unified command that will integrate rockets and missiles in the conventional realm. Modelled after China’s rocket force, the ARF…”
“The Pakistani ARFC will use weapons such as the Fatah-1, which has a range of 140km.”
“The A-100 rocket system, a Chinese weapon based on the Russian Smerch and with a range of 100km, is also part of the ARFC.”
“The newspaper reported that US officials believed Israel could have targeted the two Iranian officials after the April 8 ceasefire and warned Tehran through regional intermediaries.”
“According to Ukrainian officials, the missile strike was part of a broader Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia that injured at least seven people.”
“One of the worst-hit sites was a nine-storey residential building on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River, where a missile ripped through the structure, destroying 64 apartments.Catch the latest world news and top headlines. Download the T…”
“One of the worst-hit sites was a nine-storey residential building on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River, where a missile ripped through the structure, destroying 64 apartments.”
“74 missiles and 496 drones were launched by Russia overnight, the Ukrainian air force said as per Reuters.”
“If they do it through an agreement, all the better," Katz said, according to the text shared by Araghchi.”
“Iranian authorities are holding funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei from July 4 to July 9 across locations in Iran and Iraq.”
“The longest-serving Iranian leader Khamenei was killed in an airstrike on February 28 in Donald Trump's Operation Epic Fury, the opening day of the US-Israel war with Iran.”
