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Israel Opposes Withdrawal from Security Zone in Lebanon, Defence Minister Katz Says June 25, 2026 — Israeli Defence Minister Yisrael Katz said Israel opposes withdrawal from the security zone in …

Ras Laffan factory explosion injures several; civil defence reports no hazardous leak A technical fault sparked a Ras Laffan factory explosion, injuring several workers and prompting an immediate civil defence …

Two Syrian soldiers killed in attack northeast of Aleppo, ministry says Syria’s Ministry of Defence announced two soldiers were killed in an attack northeast of Aleppo on Saturday, June 20, …

Kuwait appeals court reimposes three-year jail for mocking Kuwait defence forces Kuwait appeals court re-sentenced two Kuwaitis and a Colombian to three years after a social media clip mocking Kuwait …

U.S. to resume military operations if Iran fails to meet commitments, Pentagon says U.S. Defense Secretary warns in Brussels that Washington will resume military operations and reimpose a strict blockade …

Trump Activates Defense Production Act to Boost Ammunition and Weapons Output President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to rapidly speed production of ammunition and equipment to ease U.S. defense …

UAE at Eurosatory 2026: National Pavilion Opens in Paris to Showcase Advanced Defence and Security Capabilities UAE national pavilion opens at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, presenting advanced defence, cyber and …

Bahrain Says Air Defences Destroy Multiple Iranian Aerial Attacks Bahrain’s defence force says air defences intercepted multiple Iranian aerial attacks, condemning strikes on civilians as violations of international law. Bahrain’s …

French alarm as German defence spending surge threatens Europe’s strategic balance France warns rising German defence spending, projected at €150bn by 2029, could reshape Europe’s strategic balance and intensify defence-industry …