Former top US diplomat reveals mistakes made after 9/11 attacks
Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad describes misgivings about the US handling of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
As China rises, Australia is increasingly enmeshed in the US war machine. Is the alliance still worth the risk?
Australia is being exploited by an ally that could draw it, however unwillingly, into war with China, experts warn
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“Physical security matters,” said Kevin Rudd, at his axiomatic best before the National Press Club this week.
“Our first responsibility is to secure our people’s future in this most contested region of the world.”
Continue reading...Iran war live: Houthis control Red Sea coast, Saudi pipeline shut down
Houthi forces seize Yemen's Red Sea coast while Saudi Arabia suspends crucial oil pipeline following drone attack.
When an avalanche killed climber Nirmal Purja, his friends faced the hardest mission of all
Mountaineer Mingma G tells the BBC about the climb to bring home the bodies of his closest friends.
Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services – Ars Technica
- Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services Ars Technica
- SpaceX rival launches rocket in historic first, says industry is 'desperate' for more CNBC
- NATO Innovation Fund on liftoff: the first European private company reaching orbit Fortune
- Isar Aerospace Reaches Orbit, Raising the Competition for SpaceX. What That Actually Means for SPCX Stock. Yahoo Finance
- Europe’s Space Launch Aspirations Get A Boost Aviation Week
UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo for a month
Sudan’s UN ambassador said a total arms embargo goes against the UN Charter that guarantees a right to self-defence.
Flavio Bolsonaro faces corruption probe weeks before Brazil election
The investigation came to light as Brazil's Supreme Court unseals files related to the Banco Master corruption scandal.
Saudis Shut Down Crucial Pipeline After Drone Attack From Iraq – The New York Times
- Saudis Shut Down Crucial Pipeline After Drone Attack From Iraq The New York Times
- Proxy fight in Yemen heats up, risking new front in US-Iran war The Hill
- Saudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires CNN
- Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks by drones from Iraq CNBC
- Iraqi PM announces dismissal of military commander after drone attacks on Saudi Arabia The Times of Israel
CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on Bin Laden and al-Qaida from before 9/11
The presidential briefing documents were declassified on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks
Several dozen presidential briefing documents declassified on Friday, the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, detail intelligence that government officials had gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida leading up to the hijackings that killed nearly 3,000 people and upended American national security.
The documents illustrate security analysts’ tracking of Bin Laden’s movements and support system, as well as concerns about possible threats to US targets. They also detail officials’ understanding of his network in the United States and other countries, including how his operations were financed.
Continue reading...Rebels used Anthropic’s AI bot to develop guided weapons, report says – washingtonpost.com
- Rebels used Anthropic’s AI bot to develop guided weapons, report says washingtonpost.com
- Anthropic Says Iran Used Its American AI Model to Target U.S. Navy Warships WSJ
- Detecting and countering misuse of AI: September 2026 Anthropic
- Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons The New York Times
- How Anthropic says Claude was used for weapons, spying and cyber operations Reuters
Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
Israeli demolitions threaten schools and homes in Masafer Yatta
Students pledge to continue learning as Masafer Yatta demolitions target homes, schools, and their right to education.
Colombia Plans to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries – The New York Times
- Colombia Plans to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries The New York Times
- They’re Bringing Back Aerial Fumigation in Colombia adamisacson.com
- Colombian Judge Halts Government Aerial Spraying Plan In Putumayo teleSUR English
- Colombia launches pilot project for aerial spraying of coca crops UA.NEWS
- Colombia announces trial coca eradication program using aerial spraying Latin America Reports
U.K. Parliament rejects bill to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill – The Washington Post
- U.K. Parliament rejects bill to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill The Washington Post
- MPs vote against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales The Guardian
- The defeat of assisted suicide is a victory for the vulnerable – and Parliament The Telegraph
- 'Harmful status quo meant my Mum died alone' BBC
- Assisted dying will not become law after MPs vote down bill in dramatic U-turn The Independent
Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq
Iraq condemns the attack, dismisses a military commander who led operations in Maysan province.
Gulf oil threatened anew as Houthis reach key island and pipeline is shut down – Reuters
- Gulf oil threatened anew as Houthis reach key island and pipeline is shut down Reuters
- Saudi Arabia shuts down a pipeline as Houthis seize an island, opening a new front in the Iran war AP News
- The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy CNN
- Trump Loses the Other Strait The Atlantic
- Houthis reportedly advance to key Red Sea island, further threatening crucial oil choke point CNBC
Sabalenka vs Rybakina: US Open women’s singles final – start, prize, form
Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina clash in a Grand Slam final for the second time this year.
Passenger train derails in France leaving at least 44 injured
France's transport minister says 180 passengers were on board the train operating the Rouen-Caen route in Normandy.
Somber tributes as US marks the 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks
Families are remembering the loved ones they lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US.
On Okinawa, U.S. Bases Are Becoming Yesterday’s Battle – WSJ
- On Okinawa, U.S. Bases Are Becoming Yesterday’s Battle WSJ
- China threat erodes Japanese anger over U.S. bases ahead of vote The Japan Times
- Junko Fukutome & Jason Douglas RealClearDefense
- In Okinawa’s gubernatorial elections this Sunday, history matters Tokyo Paladin with Jake Adelstein
- AI-generated posts smear candidates ahead of Okinawa vote 朝日新聞