Breaking: Air-defenses active and firing over Russian airbase in #Lattakia, #Syria

The United States has decided not to impose sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for now, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday, in a sign Washington may be holding a door open for diplomacy. (Jpost)

this is a fucking mess https://t.co/NJP4jLrDRq

A naked circulation swirls on as #Barry continues to get himself together this evening. Recent passes from the @53rdWRS are finding a stronger, more mature storm.

Horrid looking system so far. Northerly shear has stripped most convection from the circulation. Still a short window for #Barry to organize. Would personally rule out anything over 70 knots at landfall. https://t.co/8U26Y9Y8oB

For sure. Lots of rain across a region in no need of it. https://t.co/SLtF1DsF0V

Tropical Storm #Barry Advisory 6A: Barry a Little Stronger. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc

So glad my grandpa finally made a twitter. https://t.co/0s9MeyzWUu

Oh good. Wreck-it-Ralph is done screwing up Twitter.

🤔https://t.co/bdxib2XD9E

U.S. says it will do 'everything' to strengthen ties with S. Korea, Japan https://t.co/KFJeyP9aFZ

#Breaking: An #Hurricane warning has been issued for parts of #Louisiana coast lines ahead of Tropical Storm Barry's arrival.

all done. I feel better now. #transformers

S. Korea is not abiding by the two Koreas' agreement to dial down military tensions, Pyongyang says in an angry response to the planned delivery of two F-35As by S. Korea's military. @timothywmartin @dasl_yoon https://t.co/C3wfmXK8zr

Exclusive: U.S. will not blacklist Iran's foreign minister, for now https://t.co/yyH7MD0iWM

Kind of hoping this is a borked transponder signal. https://t.co/9eXcvz64DE

Russian Warship Enters Ukrainian Gunfire Exercise Area, Creating ‘Dangerous Situation’ https://t.co/Yq1HwMGHay

The evolution in structure w/Barry from current lopsided mess to full-fledged hurricane is indicative of what can happen in 18-hours if wind shear relaxes. I'm hoping the shear continues to dominate.

The U.S. condemns the IRGC-Navy’s attempt to harass the UK vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. We commend the Royal Navy in ensuring freedom of navigation and will continue to work with our allies to ensure the Iranian regime does not disrupt maritime security…

#BREAKING Singer R. Kelly has been arrested in Chicago on federal sex crime charges, according two law enforcement sources https://t.co/9Ej6uig11T

Fresh clashes along the LoC. https://t.co/v5U5Z4vMq5