NEW: Philippines Senate ratifies new defence pact with Japan
The Philippines has ratified a new defence pact with Japan that would allow each country’s military to deploy on each other’s soil amid increased regional tensions with China.
The Philippine Senate announced the ratification in a statement on Monday, saying it would “enhance the interoperability” between Japanese and Philippine forces.
Source: Al Jazeera
The Philippines has ratified a new defence pact with Japan that would allow each country’s military to deploy on each other’s soil amid increased regional tensions with China.
The Philippine Senate announced the ratification in a statement on Monday, saying it would “enhance the interoperability” between Japanese and Philippine forces.
“Ratifying the agreement further affirms the strategic partnership between the two countries and their mutual goal to enhance contribution to regional and international peace, security and stability,” the Senate said.
Source: Al Jazeera
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German Foreign Ministry:
German diplomats held talks today for the first time with representatives of the transitional government in Damascus.
Possibilities of diplomatic presence in Damascus exist.
German diplomats held talks today for the first time with representatives of the transitional government in Damascus.
Possibilities of diplomatic presence in Damascus exist.
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A French diplomatic delegation has arrived in Damascus for the first time in 12 years, Al Jazeera reported.
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BIG: Explosion in Moscow kills Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide. A suspected explosive device was reportedly attached to a scooter parked near the building entrance and detonated as Kirillov entered. Kirillov, head of Russia’s radiation…
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This is the moment an IED hidden in an e-scooter handle detonated, killing Head of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Defense Forces Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov and his aide.
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Elon Musk has stirred debate by criticizing the F-35 program and questioning the relevance of expensive piloted jets in modern warfare.
He compared their obsolescence to mainframes being replaced by personal computers, highlighting the growing role of AI-powered, cost-efficient drones, as seen in Ukraine.
Next-gen fighter programs like GCAP and FCAS now face questions about piloted aircraft’s future.
Airbus Defense CEO Michael Schoellhorn emphasized accelerating drone development:
Source: FT
He compared their obsolescence to mainframes being replaced by personal computers, highlighting the growing role of AI-powered, cost-efficient drones, as seen in Ukraine.
Next-gen fighter programs like GCAP and FCAS now face questions about piloted aircraft’s future.
Airbus Defense CEO Michael Schoellhorn emphasized accelerating drone development:
“There is an urgent need to bring some capabilities forward to the early 2030s, especially on the drone part.”
Source: FT
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Diplomatic Outreach of Syria’s Revolutionary Leader Ahmad al-Sharaa
Key Meetings:
• 🇹🇷 Turkish Intelligence Chief
• 🇶🇦 Qatari Delegation
• 🇺🇳 UN Special Envoy for Syria
• 🇬🇧 British Foreign Office
• 🇫🇷 French Foreign Affairs
• 🇩🇪 German Foreign Affairs
Engagements:
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Key Meetings:
• 🇹🇷 Turkish Intelligence Chief
• 🇶🇦 Qatari Delegation
• 🇺🇳 UN Special Envoy for Syria
• 🇬🇧 British Foreign Office
• 🇫🇷 French Foreign Affairs
• 🇩🇪 German Foreign Affairs
Engagements:
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Turkish President Erdoğan in Ankara to discuss Syria’s future, recognizing Türkiye’s key role as a regional power hosting millions of refugees and influencing rebel groups that ousted Assad.
An EU official stated:
Source: FT
An EU official stated:
“This is a political message that we acknowledge Erdoğan’s influence and want him to see that we can play a role, too.”
Source: FT
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Angry Syrian woman threw her shoe at UN envoy Geir Pedersen during his visit to Sednaya Prison, protesting the UN’s failure to address Syrians’ ongoing suffering.
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This is the moment an IED hidden in an e-scooter handle detonated, killing Head of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Defense Forces Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov and his aide.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Medvedev vows "inevitable retaliation" against Ukraine’s military and political leadership for Kirillov’s killing.
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Israel's Channel 14 reveals new details about the prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas:
— Release of dozens of Israeli captives in exchange for 700 to 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in phases.
— A 60-day ceasefire.
— Return of displaced individuals to northern Gaza under a supervised security system.
— The agreement will be implemented in synchronized stages to ensure compliance.
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Anadolu Agency footage shows the apartment and surrounding area where Igor Kirillov, Commander of Russia's Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Defense Forces, and his deputy were killed in an explosion in Moscow.
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Ali Mamlouk, former head of Assad's National Security, has arrived in Baghdad from Beirut.
Sources report he and Maher Al-Assad, brother of Assad, are in Mount Qandil near the Iraqi-Iranian border, holding meetings with IRGC officers and Hezbollah members.
Mamlouk, a key Assad regime figure and "shadow advisor," is under U.S. and EU sanctions and accused of human rights violations, including the 2013 Tripoli mosque bombings and the torture of an American-Syrian activist.
Source: Al Hadath
Sources report he and Maher Al-Assad, brother of Assad, are in Mount Qandil near the Iraqi-Iranian border, holding meetings with IRGC officers and Hezbollah members.
Mamlouk, a key Assad regime figure and "shadow advisor," is under U.S. and EU sanctions and accused of human rights violations, including the 2013 Tripoli mosque bombings and the torture of an American-Syrian activist.
Source: Al Hadath
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For the first time since 2012, the French flag is flying over the French Embassy building in Damascus.
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Two more IDF soldiers were killed in southern Gaza yesterday, including Maj. (res.) Moshiko Rozenwald.
He had a video of himself blowing up Palestinian homes in Gaza.
He had a video of himself blowing up Palestinian homes in Gaza.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson:
The new Syrian government will assume all of Syria's financial obligations to Iran.
The new Syrian government will assume all of Syria's financial obligations to Iran.
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