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US, Israel war on Iran
US strikes Iran after Trump says cargo ship attack violated ceasefire
US Central Command says missile, drone and radar sites were hit after Tehran was accused of targeting vessel in Strait of Hormuz.
27 Jun 2026 - 7:25AM
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Ukraine war
Hundreds of drones: Russia reports one of biggest Ukrainian attacks
26 Jun 2026 - 8:47PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after Singapore-flagged vessel attacked
26 Jun 2026 - 7:53PM
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South China Sea
US shifts South China Sea reconnaissance towards drones, Philippines: think tank
Reliance on close-in aerial reconnaissance over contested waters comes as large American vessels face growing constraints.
26 Jun 2026 - 12:19PM
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War and conflict
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8 takeaways from the US-Iran war
From the rise of devastating asymmetric warfare to the crumbling of the US maritime hegemony and alliances, the war offers food for thought.
25 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine drones knock out power in Russia-held Crimea’s biggest city
Trolleybuses were not operating in Sevastopol and children should remain at home, the governor said, amid more strikes on energy facilities.
24 Jun 2026 - 6:31PM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine war: Russia says US hasn’t delivered on Trump-Putin ‘understandings’
With Kyiv claiming to be turning the tide of the conflict, Moscow’s comments signal a growing frustration with Washington.
24 Jun 2026 - 1:54AM
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Ukraine war
Zelensky says Ukraine drones hit Russia’s Tyumen, now have 3,000km range
Kyiv’s forces have been focusing on striking oil industry targets inside Russia to hinder Moscow’s capability in funding its war.
21 Jun 2026 - 4:39AM
Ukraine war
Zelensky gives Belarus 1 week to remove equipment used in Russian attacks
‘If he doesn’t do it, we’ll do it,’ the president threatened, saying that a week should be enough time for Belarus leader Lukashenko.
20 Jun 2026 - 2:41AM
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Russia
‘This is the new reality’: Ukraine drone strike brings war to streets of Moscow
Kyiv has sent drones into Russia as far as the Urals in retaliation for Moscow bombing its cities daily.
19 Jun 2026 - 11:58PM
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China's military weapons
China showcases portable laser weapons for a single soldier to shoot down drones
3-day defence equipment and tech expo in Beijing features Lijian series of high-energy lasers among displays of drone and anti-drone systems.
19 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in major drone attack on Russian capital
Hundreds of drones target Russia in an attack Ukraine’s Zelensky called a ‘fully justified response’ in the war.
18 Jun 2026 - 10:40PM
Russia
Murder of Russian artist critical of Putin likely ‘political’: Poland’s Tusk
The case risks rekindling tensions between Poland and Russia, exacerbated by drone crashes on Polish territory last autumn.
18 Jun 2026 - 12:03AM
United States
FBI says foiled drone and sniper plot at Trump’s White House fight night
Five suspects charged in alleged plot designed to launch explosives during the president’s 80th birthday gala.
17 Jun 2026 - 12:57PM
Japan
Why Japan is trying to get in on Europe’s flagship drone programme
Analysts say Japan can bring precision manufacturing to the European project aimed at building a home-grown alternative to US-made drones.
16 Jun 2026 - 5:20PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US-Iran deal could be sealed within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says
An electronic signing of an agreement is expected, before ‘technical-level talks next week’.
13 Jun 2026 - 8:07PM
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Hong Kong economy
Can 150kg drones carry cement and bricks? Hong Kong is putting them to the test
Development Bureau says initiative will help government develop policies as part of push for ‘low-altitude economy’.
13 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
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South Korea
Former South Korean president Yoon given 30 years over Pyongyang drone plot
Yoon is already serving a life sentence for insurrection over his short-lived martial law decree in 2024.
12 Jun 2026 - 5:23PM
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US-China relations
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How drones, tariffs and rare earths could test US-China detente
Proposed bilateral trade and investment boards promise stability, but a lack of clarity around key issues could be weaponised.
10 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
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Ukraine war
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg after Putin rejects Zelensky’s offer
St Petersburg residents told to remain at home as the attack underscores Kyiv’s growing ability to hit deep inside Russia.
6 Jun 2026 - 8:21PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US strikes Iranian radar sites after drone shootdown in Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation, drawing condemnation over the ‘blatant act of aggression’.
6 Jun 2026 - 8:55PM
Indonesia
Indonesian police in the market for hi-tech Chinese equipment
The national force is particularly keen on boosting supplies of counterterror gear, according to a wish list unveiled at a Beijing expo.
6 Jun 2026 - 6:12AM
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Ukraine war
Putin says Trump ideas could bring peace in Ukraine, urges Kyiv to compromise
Zelensky, meanwhile, proposed face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to the Russian leader.
5 Jun 2026 - 6:01AM
China technology
Part boat, part plane, part sci-fi: China debuts consumer watercraft
Chinese company Navee completes the maiden flight of craft that glides above the water on a cushion of air.
8 Jun 2026 - 10:27AM
Ukraine war
Ukraine drone strikes causing ‘panic’ for Kremlin, EU’s Kallas says
Russia is increasing attacks on civilians because it doesn’t know how to respond to attacks deep in its territory, the top EU diplomat says.
4 Jun 2026 - 2:15AM
Russia
Ukraine drones target St Petersburg as ‘Russia’s Davos’ opens
Black smoke rises over major fuel terminal as city hosts Vladimir Putin’s global economic summit.
3 Jun 2026 - 6:01PM
Low-altitude economy
How a WeChat mini-program is helping China fine-tune drone regulation
New flight-clearance model is being promoted in Shanghai and Sichuan, but Beijing’s skies remain off-limits.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:30PM
Ukraine war
Major Russian air attack on Ukrainian cities kills at least 23, wounds dozens
Ukraine says Russia launched more than 650 drones and 70 missiles overnight, mainly targeting Kyiv.
3 Jun 2026 - 9:27AM
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