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Iran Possesses Images of US Ships' Daily Movements in Persian Gulf Region – Navy Chief

The Alexander Mozhaisky Tu-95 strategic bomber and missile platform during the Main Naval Parade to mark Russian Navy Day in St. Petersburg

Russian MoD Says South Korean Fighters' Maneuvers Threatened Safety of Russian Bombers

Boris Johnson, a leadership candidate for Britain's Conservative Party, attends a hustings event in Colchester, Britain July 13, 2019

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt Await Conservative Party Members’ Vote on Prime Minister Seat

Huawei Reveals Price of UK Refusing to Use Its Tech in 5G Network

Jalalabad, Afghanistan

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Area 51 Craze: Thousands Who Signed Up for the 'Storm Loch Ness' Event Get a Warning
The ‘Storm Area 51’ movement has become the latest internet craze, and apart from a wealth of memes, it has inspired a similar flash mob across the Atlantic.
Last update: 12:01 23.07.2019
12:01 23.07.2019
Middle East
‘Zionist Trash’: Pro-Israeli Saudi Blogger Attacked by Palestinians During Jerusalem Visit (Video)
The blogger is part of a small Arab delegation visiting Israel at the invitation of the Foreign Ministry, and is expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Last update: 08:30 23.07.2019
08:30 23.07.2019
Middle East
Iran's Seizure of Tanker Prompts Shipping Industry to Mull Ditching UK-Flagged Vessels for China
Scores of tankers transit through the Strait of Hormuz each day, and shippers are looking for ways to safeguard the oil trade in the wake of tit-for-tat tanker detentions between Iran and the UK.
Last update: 10:27 23.07.2019
10:27 23.07.2019
Europe
Muslims' Calls to Remove 'Offensive' Artwork With Prophet Muhammad's Name Polarise Norwegian City
According to local Muslims, the name plate set up in Norway's third-largest city of Stavanger to honour Bangladeshi Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus is offensive as the Prophet's name is being stepped upon.
Last update: 11:06 23.07.2019
11:06 23.07.2019
Military & Intelligence
Venezuelan TV Releases Video Proving Airspace Violation by US Spy Plane That Was Shadowed by Su-30
On Monday, Venezuela’s Communications and Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez said that a US spy plane had violated Venezuelan airspace a second time in three days and that a total of 78 such violations have taken place since the start of this year.
Last update: 08:31 23.07.2019
08:31 23.07.2019
World
Life After Downing Street: What Sort of Ex-Prime Minister Will Theresa May Become?
Theresa May is spending her last full day as UK Prime Minister. On Tuesday 23 July she will be replaced by either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt as leader of the ruling Conservative Party.
Last update: 03:49 23.07.2019
03:49 23.07.2019
Military & Intelligence
ESA Publishes Russia-Provided Data on Location of Secret US Satellites
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Space Agency (ESA) has published information on the location of secret US reconnaissance satellites in geostationary orbit using data provided by Russian research centres.
Last update: 08:38 23.07.2019
08:38 23.07.2019
Asia & Pacific
North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Inspects Newly-Built Submarine (Photos)
North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a new submarine, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

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