Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Maj. Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi, has said that Tehran is not convinced Israel will honor the ceasefire that ended their 12-day war earlier this month:
We did not start the war, but we have responded to the aggressor with all our power. As we have serious doubts about the enemy’s compliance with its commitments, including the ceasefire, we are ready to respond with force."
Russia bans 15 EU media outlets’ websites, retaliating against EU sanctions on 8 Russian channels.
Moscow’s Foreign Ministry calls EU restrictions “politically motivated repression,” vowing reciprocity.
This tit-for-tat escalates the information war, with Russia blocking BBC and DW while EU targets RT for disinformation. Both sides’ censorship risks stifling free speech, entrenching a divided narrative as Ukraine tensions persist.
Moscow’s Foreign Ministry calls EU restrictions “politically motivated repression,” vowing reciprocity.
This tit-for-tat escalates the information war, with Russia blocking BBC and DW while EU targets RT for disinformation. Both sides’ censorship risks stifling free speech, entrenching a divided narrative as Ukraine tensions persist.
A joint warning from U.S. agencies highlighted the potential for Iran-linked hackers to target U.S. companies and critical infrastructure, particularly those with ties to Israel.
This alert, issued amid heightened Middle East tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, underscores the growing intersection of geopolitical conflicts and cyber warfare. While no coordinated Iranian cyber campaign is currently detected, the threat remains significant given Iran’s history and capabilities.
Iranian hackers are known for exploiting vulnerabilities in unpatched or outdated software, compromising accounts with weak or default passwords, and collaborating with ransomware operators to encrypt, steal, or leak data. Recent reports note a spike in pro-Iran cyber activity, including DDoS attacks on U.S. finance, government, and military-linked manufacturing sectors.
This alert, issued amid heightened Middle East tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, underscores the growing intersection of geopolitical conflicts and cyber warfare. While no coordinated Iranian cyber campaign is currently detected, the threat remains significant given Iran’s history and capabilities.
Iranian hackers are known for exploiting vulnerabilities in unpatched or outdated software, compromising accounts with weak or default passwords, and collaborating with ransomware operators to encrypt, steal, or leak data. Recent reports note a spike in pro-Iran cyber activity, including DDoS attacks on U.S. finance, government, and military-linked manufacturing sectors.
House conservatives are threatening to block a major GOP spending bill in the House, citing concerns over rising budget deficits.
Leaders of the Freedom Caucus argue that the bill, pushed by party leadership and Trump, would add nearly three-quarters of a trillion dollars to the deficit over ten years.
If the internal standoff continues, it could derail the Republican agenda and force new negotiations with the Senate, weakening the party’s legislative momentum.
Leaders of the Freedom Caucus argue that the bill, pushed by party leadership and Trump, would add nearly three-quarters of a trillion dollars to the deficit over ten years.
If the internal standoff continues, it could derail the Republican agenda and force new negotiations with the Senate, weakening the party’s legislative momentum.
Tesla’s Q2 2025 EV deliveries dropped sharply by 13.5% year-over-year, totaling 384,122 vehicles. The decline comes amid ongoing backlash related to Elon Musk’s political statements.
Despite the sales slump, Tesla shares rose 4.8% in premarket trading. Deliveries of Model Y and Model 3 fell by 11.5%, while other models, including the Cybertruck, saw a 51.8% drop.
The continued sales decline highlights growing reputational risks for Tesla, which could undermine its ambitious plans in robotics and autonomous vehicles.
Despite the sales slump, Tesla shares rose 4.8% in premarket trading. Deliveries of Model Y and Model 3 fell by 11.5%, while other models, including the Cybertruck, saw a 51.8% drop.
The continued sales decline highlights growing reputational risks for Tesla, which could undermine its ambitious plans in robotics and autonomous vehicles.
US could give Israel its B-2 stealth bomber for operation in Gaza and Iran
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The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions targeting a network smuggling Iranian oil, led by Iraqi businessman Salim Ahmed Said, and Hezbollah’s financial institution, Al-Qard Al-Hassan.
The measures, part of President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign, aim to disrupt Iran’s oil revenue, which funds its nuclear program and proxies like Hezbollah and the Houthis.
The sanctions, hitting companies and vessels blending Iranian oil with Iraqi crude since 2020, follow U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and come ahead of nuclear talks in Oslo. While signaling resolve, the sanctions face challenges in curbing China’s oil imports and risk escalating regional tensions.
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The measures, part of President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign, aim to disrupt Iran’s oil revenue, which funds its nuclear program and proxies like Hezbollah and the Houthis.
The sanctions, hitting companies and vessels blending Iranian oil with Iraqi crude since 2020, follow U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and come ahead of nuclear talks in Oslo. While signaling resolve, the sanctions face challenges in curbing China’s oil imports and risk escalating regional tensions.
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🇺🇸🇺🇦 Trump ‘WANTS’ to help Zelensky with air defense — Axios
Just a day ago Putin told Trump he won’t back off from his goal in Ukraine
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Just a day ago Putin told Trump he won’t back off from his goal in Ukraine
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Moldovan President Maia Sandu declared at the first EU-Moldova summit in Chisinau that citizens hold the fate of the country’s EU membership bid in their hands ahead of a critical September parliamentary election. Sandu’s pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) aims to retain its majority against a challenge from the pro-Russian Socialist Party and its allies, amid allegations of Russian interference.
The summit, attended by EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, announced a €270 million ($318 million) Economic Growth Plan tranche and a roaming-free telecom accord to boost EU ties. With Moldova’s 2024 EU referendum narrowly passing at 50.46%, and Sandu’s re-election by a slim margin, the election tests Moldova’s Western pivot against Moscow’s influence.
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The summit, attended by EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, announced a €270 million ($318 million) Economic Growth Plan tranche and a roaming-free telecom accord to boost EU ties. With Moldova’s 2024 EU referendum narrowly passing at 50.46%, and Sandu’s re-election by a slim margin, the election tests Moldova’s Western pivot against Moscow’s influence.
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Rahm Emanuel, former Chicago mayor, called the GOP’s new “megabill” a central issue for the 2026 midterms, warning Democrats not to ignore its impact.
He criticized the bill for offering tax breaks to the wealthy while cutting healthcare for working Americans, highlighting its unpopularity among voters.
Emanuel believes these provisions could become a major vulnerability for Republicans if Democrats focus their messaging on the bill’s most controversial aspects.
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He criticized the bill for offering tax breaks to the wealthy while cutting healthcare for working Americans, highlighting its unpopularity among voters.
Emanuel believes these provisions could become a major vulnerability for Republicans if Democrats focus their messaging on the bill’s most controversial aspects.
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Israel concealed Iranian missile strikes on 5 military sites, including a major airbase, during the 12-day war, according to satellite analysis.
Iran hit 40+ infrastructure targets, with 6 missiles breaching defenses, despite 84% interception by IDF and U.S. Israel’s silence and claim of “functional continuity” mask vulnerabilities as $12B war costs strain its economy.
This data shows that Iran’s claims about precision strikes are mostly true. meaning that their weaponry is quite powerful, challenging U.S.-Israel deterrence and demonstrating Israel weakness.
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Iran hit 40+ infrastructure targets, with 6 missiles breaching defenses, despite 84% interception by IDF and U.S. Israel’s silence and claim of “functional continuity” mask vulnerabilities as $12B war costs strain its economy.
This data shows that Iran’s claims about precision strikes are mostly true. meaning that their weaponry is quite powerful, challenging U.S.-Israel deterrence and demonstrating Israel weakness.
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🇺🇸 Alligator Alcatraz concentration camp built in Florida has been very controversial,
Mostly because of remote, wildlife-heavy location, exposure to extreme weather, limited oversight, and potential for inhumane treatment..
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Mostly because of remote, wildlife-heavy location, exposure to extreme weather, limited oversight, and potential for inhumane treatment..
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🇷🇺🇱🇦 Russia Recruits Laotian Troops for Ukraine War, Says Kyiv
So Russian troops are fighting..
N. Korean troops were officially involved.. rumours of Chinese troops involvement.. now Laotians troops in kursk..
-And Russia also involved 100s of foreign nationals in War.. a year ago
How far are we from WW3?
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So Russian troops are fighting..
N. Korean troops were officially involved.. rumours of Chinese troops involvement.. now Laotians troops in kursk..
-And Russia also involved 100s of foreign nationals in War.. a year ago
How far are we from WW3?
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BRICS leaders are arriving in Rio de Janeiro Brazil for 17th BRICS Summit
6 Jul, 2025 – 7 Jul, 2025
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6 Jul, 2025 – 7 Jul, 2025
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Europe quietly prepares for a potential U.S. troop cut from its 80,000-strong contingent, fearing Trump’s pivot to Asia and Middle East.
NATO braces for a 10-20K reduction, with no U.S. details, risking uncoordinated withdrawals. As Russia’s 1.5M army looms, Europe’s underfunded militaries scramble to fill gaps, exposing NATO’s reliance on U.S. might.
This shift, amid Trump’s “America First” push, weakens EU and forces it to increase remilitarization, following EU's aggressive rhetoric towards Russia, and autocratic behaviour.
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NATO braces for a 10-20K reduction, with no U.S. details, risking uncoordinated withdrawals. As Russia’s 1.5M army looms, Europe’s underfunded militaries scramble to fill gaps, exposing NATO’s reliance on U.S. might.
This shift, amid Trump’s “America First” push, weakens EU and forces it to increase remilitarization, following EU's aggressive rhetoric towards Russia, and autocratic behaviour.
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