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• Commercial ship comes under attack in Red Sea off Yemen: UK maritime agency Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- Britain's maritime safety agency, UKMTO, says a merchant ship sailing through the Red Sea has caught fire after being targeted by multiple projectiles off Yemen's western coast.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Zelenskyy Says New Deals Will Bring Influx Of Drone Supplies, Vows Fresh Attacks Inside Russia RFE/RL 06 Jul 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed new agreements with allies that he said would provide "hundreds of thousands" of new drones to the fight against Russia, while US President Donald Trump hinted at possible additional sanctions against Moscow as it continues to reject his cease-fire push.
• PH Navy confirms 'possible transfer' of Abukuma destroyer escorts Philippine News Agency 06 Jul 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Sunday confirmed the "possible transfer" of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s Abukuma-class destroyer escorts.
• Japan's reported plan to export used destroyers to Philippines another example of military collusion: expert Global Times 06 Jul 2025 -- Japan will export used destroyers to the Philippines, Reuters reported, citing Japan's Yomiuri newspaper on Sunday, to strengthen what the report claimed is a deterrence against the so-called "China's maritime expansion." A Chinese expert said that the strengthening of military ties between Japan and the Philippines serves to support the US' attempt to contain and suppress China in its "Indo-Pacific Strategy," meanwhile, both countries have their own ulterior motives.
• Minister Akazawa's Telephone Talk with Secretary Lutnick Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 05 Jul 2025
• The Chief of the General Staff to the soldiers of the "Hashmonaim" Brigade: "Your integration into the IDF is something you should be proud of. You should see yourselves as pioneers and trailblazers." Israel Defense Forces 06 Jul 2025

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood | Operation Northern Arrows | Giddeon's Chariots

• Ben-Gvir urges Netanyahu to 'conquer' Gaza, halt aid amid ceasefire negotiations Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the flow of aid into Gaza, forcibly displace its population, and "conquer" the war-battered territory, instead of engaging in ceasefire negotiations.
• Hamas' Revisions to Truce Deal With Israel Unacceptable - Netanyahu's Adviser Sputnik 06 Jul 2025 -- Israeli authorities have called changes proposed by Palestinian movement Hamas for a truce deal in the Gaza Strip unacceptable, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's adviser Dmitri Gendelman has said.
• Retired Israeli general says Hamas fighters in Gaza back to pre-war numbers Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- Israeli reserve major-general Yitzhak Brik says the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has regained its pre-war strength, contradicting the Israeli military's accounts of progress in the besieged Palestinian territory.
• Activity of the Nahal Brigade in the Gaza Strip: An Observation Post Directed Toward Troops Was Dismantled in Daraj Tuffah, Terrorists Were Eliminated, and Numerous Weapons Were Confiscated Israel Defense Forces 06 Jul 2025
• Hamas, Israel to hold ceasefire talks as Tel Aviv continues to pound Gaza Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- Hamas and Israel are reportedly set to resume indirect ceasefire talks for Gaza, where Israeli military aggression continues to cause significant casualties in the besieged Palestinian territory.
• Israel kills 5 Palestinians, including 4 children, in Gaza drone strike Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- At least five Palestinian civilians, including four children from the same family, have been killed in an Israeli drone strike on a tent sheltering displaced people in the southern Gaza Strip.
• Israeli bulldozers demolish Palestinian homes at West Bank camps Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- The Israeli army gave thousands of displaced residents in two refugee camps in the West Bank city of Tulkarem a mere few hours to gather their belongings from their homes before demolishing buildings and clearing wide avenues through the rubble.
• Israeli warplanes launch fresh air raids in Lebanon Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- The Israeli regime continues to violate the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon by carrying out near-daily air and artillery strikes on the Arab country.
• Hezbollah chief rejects normalization with Israel, says resistance will continue IRNA 06 Jul 2025 -- Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem says the Lebanese resistance movement will never accept normalization of relations with Israel and will continue to fight the regime's aggression against Lebanon.
• KCNA Commentary on Zionists' Reckless Moves KCNA 06 Jul 2025 -- Israel's "war machine" which plunged the whole area of Gaza in blood is running madly.
• Because of Torture and Medical Negligence: 73 Palestinian Prisoners Have Died in Israeli Occupation Prisons Since October 7 Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 06 Jul 2025 -- The number of Palestinian arrests in the West Bank and occupied Al-Quds from October 7, 2023, to the end of June 2025 reached 23,285. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation's Media Observatory on Israeli Crimes against Palestinians noted an increase of up to 200 detainees above the monthly average before October 7, 2023.
• Brazil's president slams Israeli regime over 'genocide' in Gaza Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has slammed the Israeli regime over the ongoing "genocide" of innocent Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
• Yemeni missile attack hits Israel's Ben Gurion Airport IRNA 06 Jul 2025 -- Spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces Yahya Saree has announced a new military operation against Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport in response to the regime's war on Gaza.
• Israeli Ben Gurion airport shut until further notice after Yemeni missile attack Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- Israeli aviation authorities have suspended all arrival and departure flights at Ben Gurion International Airport and stated the facility will remain closed "until further notice," after Yemeni Armed Forces conducted a missile attack in reprisal for the Tel Aviv regime's ongoing genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza.
• Yemen's Ansarullah leader calls on resistance groups to stand firm against US, Israel Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement has called on resistance groups across the West Asia region to stand firm against aggressive actions by Israel and the United States.

Operation Rising Lion / Operation True Promise III

• Israel suffered $3 billion in losses from Iran's attack on refinery Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- Losses inflicted on Israel from Iran's last month's attack on the regime's largest oil refinery could amount to $3 billion, according to initial estimates by insurance companies and economic experts.
• Over 6,000 People Killed or Injured in Iran During Conflict With Israel Sputnik 06 Jul 2025 -- More than 6,000 people have been killed or injured in Iran as a result of the 12-day active phase of the Iran-Israel conflict, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday.
• Israeli 'military, terrorist' strikes against Iran lethal blow to diplomacy, NPT: FM Araghchi Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned the US and Israeli aggression against Iran, calling it a severe blow to diplomacy, the rule of law, and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) regime.
• Hundreds Of Thousands Of Afghans Forced To Leave Iran Amid Crackdown, UN Says RFE/RL 06 Jul 2025 -- Hundreds of thousands of Afghans have left Iran over the past weeks since Tehran gave more than four million undocumented Afghan migrants until July 6 to leave the country, the United Nations and other international organizations said, raising alarm over a dire shortage of funding to assist the returnees.
• Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday, says he hopes to live beyond 130 years Radio Free Asia 06 Jul 2025 -- Amid the sound of drums, music, and applause, the Dalai Lama stepped into Dharamsala's main temple courtyard on Sunday, his 90th birthday.

Other Conflicts

• Kabul On Course To Be World's First Capital To Run Out Of Water RFE/RL 06 Jul 2025 -- Kabul could become the world's first capital to run out of water completely, experts say, blaming the crisis on rapid population growth, climate change, and mismanagement.

News Reports

• The Popular Front's Everything for Victory! Forum President of Russia 06 Jul 2025 -- Vladimir Putin took part in the Everything for Victory! Forum organised by the Russian Popular Front public movement.
• Plenary session of the 17th BRICS Summit President of Russia 06 Jul 2025 -- Vladimir Putin took part, via videoconference, in the main plenary session of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, under Brazilian Chairmanship.
• Taiwan-friendly lawmakers from Lithuania visit Taiwan CNA 06 Jul 2025 -- A Lithuanian group of Taiwan-friendly lawmakers is in Taiwan for six days to meet with Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) and other senior officials to boost bilateral relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Sunday.
• Taiwan urges talks as China unilaterally launches flight route CNA 06 Jul 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has urged China to promptly begin talks through existing channels on its unilateral decision to launch the W121 flight route, which Beijing announced on Sunday.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 Jul 2025
• Activation of M503's connecting route W121 benefits passengers across Straits: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 06 Jul 2025 -- In response to a question regarding the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)'s announcement on the activation of the M503 air route's connecting route W121 on July 6, Chen Binhua, spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Sunday that this measure aims to ease flight growth pressure in the relevant region, ensure flight safety, reduce flight delays, and safeguard passenger rights and interests - all of which are beneficial to people from both sides of the Taiwan Straits.
• Iran's Supreme Leader Makes First Public Appearance Since Beginning Of 12-Day War RFE/RL 06 Jul 2025 -- Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made his first public appearance since the start of the 12-day war with Israel, in which several leading Iranian political, military, and scientific leaders were struck in targeted killings by the Israeli military.
• Foreign ministers of Iran, France discuss ties, Israeli war Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- The foreign ministers of Iran and France have discussed the latest developments regarding bilateral consular relations and the recent Israeli-imposed war on the Islamic Republic.
• China hails Iran's Leader's commitment against pursuing nuclear weapons Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- China says it values Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's commitment against development of nuclear weapons, besides respecting Iran's right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy.
• Iran's natural gas exports down 30% in 2024: OPEC data Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- Iran's exports of natural gas fell by nearly a third last year, according to data by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), as the country continued to provide more gas supplies to its domestic customers.
• Iraqi govt. rejects Kurdish region's allegations against Hashd al-Sha'abi forces Press TV 06 Jul 2025 -- The Iraqi government has hit back at the Interior Ministry of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) for leveling baseless allegations against the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), denouncing them as unacceptable under any pretext.
• President Herzog meets with PM Netanyahu ahead of the PM's visit to Washington DC Israel MFA 06 Jul 2025 -- The President emphasized the importance of the trip as a significant step toward advancing a deal to bring the hostages home. He also expressed hope that the diplomatic effort could open the door to broader regional developments.
• Statement by PM Netanyahu upon Departing on his Diplomatic Visit to Washington Israel - Prime Minister 06 Jul 2025
• OPEC+ announces quicker-paced oil output increase Global Times 06 Jul 2025 -- OPEC and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, announced the decision on Saturday to increase oil output by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, a faster move compared with July.
• Gitanas Nausėda met with the President of Germany President of the Republic of Lithuania 06 Jul 2025 -- cccPresident Gitanas Nausėda met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is visiting Lithuania on the occasion of State Day (Day of Coronation of King Mindaugas) and National Anthem Day.