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vox.comworld17 hrs ago
U.S. Forces Conduct Self-Defense Strikes Against Iranian Targets
@sentdefender reported 10 U.S. Air Force aerial refueling aircraft and one E-3 Sentry visible over the Middle East. The Pentagon described the strikes as self-defense following Iranian attacks on shipping and U.S. interests.
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politics20 hrs ago
Texas Democrats seek independent probe of ICE shooting in Houston
The Texas Democratic Party and a Democratic congresswoman called for an independent investigation after an ICE officer fatally shot a man during a traffic stop. Officials said the man drove his vehicle toward the officer, who fired in self-defense.
Forbesfinance7 days ago
Decommissioned USS Juneau Sunk by Japanese Submarine in Valiant Shield Exercise
The Austin-class amphibious transport dock was struck by multiple weapons during a June 27 SINKEX in the Philippine Sea. A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine delivered the final torpedo hit after strikes from a B-2 bomber and P-8A aircraft.
jns.orgworld8 days ago
U.S. Navy sinks decommissioned ship with Japanese torpedo during Valiant Shield exercise
The decommissioned USS Juneau was sunk more than 200 nautical miles off the Mariana Islands during the Valiant Shield training exercise. A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine fired the torpedo that sent the vessel to the ocean floor.
Yonhapworld10 days ago
North Korea Calls U.S.-Japan Military Drill a War Rehearsal
North Korea on Monday condemned the ongoing joint military exercise between Japan's Ground Self-Defense Forces and the United States Marine Corps. The Korean Central News Agency editorial labeled the Resolute Dragon drill a war rehearsal and accused Japan of sharpening its invasi…
news.sky.comworld11 days ago
English Woman Charged With Murder in Dubai Faces Possible Death Penalty
A 23-year-old English influencer has been charged with murder after her boyfriend was stabbed in Dubai. An advocacy group says she acted in self-defense and is calling for her release on bail.
spacenews.comworld13 days ago
Japan Passes Bill to Add Space Operations to Air Self-Defense Force
Japan’s parliament enacted legislation Friday that will reorganize the Air Self-Defense Force to include space operations. The measure also increases the number of state ministers of defense from one to two.
Fox Newspolitics13 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Law on Gun Carrying at Private Businesses
The Supreme Court on Thursday invalidated Hawaii's requirement that permitted gun owners obtain explicit property-owner consent before carrying firearms at businesses open to the public. The 6-3 ruling held that the law placed an unconstitutional burden on the right to bear arms…
The Japan Timesworld14 days ago
Japan Defense Ministry Rejects Chinese Accusation of SDF Harassment of Carrier Group
Japan’s Defense Ministry denied Chinese reports that Self-Defense Forces harassed a Chinese aircraft carrier strike group. The ministry said the accusations are not true and pledged continued monitoring of nearby waters and airspace.
realitytea.compolitics17 days ago
Trump Defends Iran Missiles as Self-Defense, Offers Space Force Uranium Monitoring and Affirms Support for Israel
President Donald Trump on June 17 defended Iran’s ballistic missiles and suggested U.S. Space Force oversight of Iranian uranium. Vice President JD Vance followed with warnings to Israel the next day.
japantimes.co.jpworld18 days ago
U.S. to Deploy Midrange Missile System to Japan for Joint Drills
The U.S. military will send its Typhon missile system to Kagoshima Prefecture starting Monday for exercises with Japan's Self-Defense Forces. The system can launch Tomahawk missiles up to 1,600 kilometers and will participate in two training periods before moving to a U.S. base.
france24.comtechnology18 days ago
Japan Recruits Over 11,000 for Self-Defense Forces in Fiscal 2025
Recruitment rose 14.9 percent from the prior year while officer candidates increased roughly 35 percent. Japan is also expanding uncrewed systems to offset long-term personnel shortfalls.
nypost.compolitics19 days ago
Texas Teen Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder, Sentenced to 35 Years After Self-Defense Claim Rejected
Karmelo Anthony, 17, was convicted and sentenced after fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf, 17, at a Frisco high school track meet. Collin County released body-camera footage and other exhibits after the verdict.
usatoday.comworld23 days ago
Texas Jury Sentences Teen to 35 Years for Murder After Rejecting Self-Defense Claim in Track Meet Stabbing
Karmelo Anthony, 19, received 35 years in prison after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder in the April 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet. Anthony has filed a notice of appeal.
usatoday.compolitics25 days ago
Texas Jury Sentences Karmelo Anthony to 35 Years for Stabbing Death of Austin Metcalf
Judge John Roach said the jury followed the law and reached its verdict in the courtroom after rejecting Anthony’s self-defense and sudden-passion claims.
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U.S. military launches strikes on southern Iran after helicopter downing
U.S. forces carried out self-defense strikes on Iranian territory following the downing of a U.S. helicopter. Iranian state media reported explosions in Hormozgan province and activation of air defenses.
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dailykos.compolitics29 days ago
Vice-president says U.S. close to Iran peace deal after helicopter downing
Vice-president JD Vance stated the United States is very close to a peace deal with Iran that could be reached before midterm elections. U.S. Central Command announced self-defense strikes on Iran after the downing of an army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Independentworld30 days ago
Texas Teen Awaits Verdict in Track Meet Stabbing
Closing arguments are scheduled Tuesday in the trial of a 19-year-old accused of fatally stabbing another student at a Frisco high school track meet last year. The case has drawn national attention and centers on whether the defendant acted in self-defense.
morningstaronline.co.ukworld31 days ago
Japan and South Korea Resume Limited Search-and-Rescue Drills After Six-Year Hiatus
The Maritime Self-Defense Force and South Korean Navy conducted a search-and-rescue exercise west of the Goto Islands on Sunday. It was the first such drill since December 2017.
thehindu.compolitics35 days ago
Iran Fires Missiles at U.S. Bases in Iraq and Syria
Iran's foreign minister said its armed forces are conducting self-defense strikes on sites the U.S. is permitted to use to attack civilian shipping and violate the ceasefire. Officials warned that any hostile act will be met with an immediate, decisive response.
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upi.compolitics36 days ago
Iran Strikes Kuwait Airport Terminal in Claimed Self-Defense, Killing One and Injuring Over 60
A missile hit Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport, striking a civilian area with passengers present. Iran described the strike as self-defense targeting alleged U.S. sites.
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thehindu.comfinance36 days ago
Iran Launches Strikes on U.S.-Linked Sites in Gulf
Iran's foreign minister stated that Iranian forces are conducting self-defense strikes on sites the United States is permitted to use to attack civilian shipping and violate a ceasefire.
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rediff.comworld36 days ago
U.S. Strikes Iranian Ground Station and Disables Oil Tanker After Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks During Ceasefire
CENTCOM said it shot down three Iranian drones and carried out self-defense strikes after Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf. Iran said its actions responded to a U.S. strike on an oil tanker.
upi.comfinance37 days agoUpdated
U.S. Strikes Iranian Radar, Drone Sites in Goruk and Qeshm After Iran Downs American Drone
Strikes targeted radar facilities and drone-related command sites. The action was described as self-defense and occurred over the weekend.
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bbc.co.ukworld43 days ago
Teenage Boy Killed in London Knife Attack Involving Firearms
A teenage boy died after being attacked with machetes during a fight that also included gunfire in London. The incident occurred in a city where residents are prohibited from carrying self-defense items such as pepper spray.
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deccanchronicle.comworld43 days ago
U.S. Strikes Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command conducted self-defense strikes on missile sites and mine-laying boats in southern Iran on Monday. Iran vowed retaliation and warned regional U.S. allies while negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and broader peace talks continued.
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rediff.comworld43 days ago
U.S. and Iran Report Strikes as Officials Say Deal Remains Possible
The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes against Iranian forces on Monday. Iran reported shooting down a U.S. drone. Officials stated a peace agreement could still be reached.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Self-Defense Strikes in Southern Iran
U.S. Central Command said Monday that American forces struck missile launch sites and boats in southern Iran. The strikes occurred near Bandar Abbas during an ongoing ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
France 24politics44 days ago
U.S. Central Command Reports Self-Defense Strikes in Southern Iran
U.S. Central Command stated it carried out self-defense strikes in southern Iran on May 25. The action occurred more than a month after a ceasefire and during ongoing talks in Qatar.
deccanchronicle.compolitics44 days ago
U.S. and Iran Report Progress Toward Deal as Strikes Continue
President Trump stated a nuclear agreement with Iran is largely negotiated. Iran said obstacles remain and U.S. positions have changed frequently. U.S. Central Command conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran on May 25.
montrealgazette.comworld50 days ago
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Manchester Airport Assault Retrial
A jury failed to reach a verdict in the retrial of two brothers accused of assaulting an armed police officer at Manchester Airport. The defendants denied the charge and stated they acted in self-defense. The case remains unresolved.
Defense Newsworld56 days ago
Japan Fires Type 88 Missiles from Philippine Soil in Balikatan Exercise
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force troops fired two Type 88 surface-to-ship missiles from northwest Luzon on May 6 during Exercise Balikatan 2026. The live-fire event marked the first deployment of Japanese combat troops on Philippine soil since World War II under a reciprocal ac…
oneindia.comworld62 days ago
U.S. and Iranian Forces Clash in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military officials said they intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks on American warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and responded with self-defense strikes. Iranian state media reported scattered clashes lasting several hours between Iranian forces and U.S. vessels. A C…
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theblaze.comtechnology62 days ago
Kyle Rittenhouse Hospitalized After Venomous Spider Bite
Kyle Rittenhouse said he was bitten by a brown recluse spider and required hospitalization. The 23-year-old posted photos from his hospital bed on X and included several jokes about the incident. Rittenhouse gained national attention after he was acquitted in a 2020 self-defense…
msnbc.compolitics62 days ago
U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Ports at Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island Following Iranian Missile Attack on UAE
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian oil ports on May 7, 2026, two days after Iran launched 15 missiles at UAE Fujairah Port. Officials described the action as self-defense and said it did not end a ceasefire. President Donald Trump announced a pause in Project Freedom…
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deccanchronicle.compolitics62 days ago
U.S. Strikes Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command said American forces conducted self-defense strikes against Iranian military facilities after three Navy destroyers came under unprovoked attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. Iranian state media reported blasts near Bandar Abbas and on Qe…
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japantimes.co.jpworld64 days ago
Japan's Self-Defense Forces Fire Type 88 Missiles in Philippine Balikatan Exercises
Japan's Self-Defense Forces launched Type 88 surface-to-ship missiles for the first time from the Philippines during the Balikatan military exercises on May 6, 2026. The drills involved about 1,400 Japanese personnel, warships, aircraft and missile systems targeting a mock enemy…
ecns.cnworld72 days ago
Philippines and US Militaries Conduct Air Defense Drills in Zambales on April 28
Philippine and US forces carried out the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Demonstration along the shores of San Antonio in Zambales. The drills tested joint defense against enemy aircraft as part of Balikatan 2026. Japan Self-Defense Force personnel observed the four-day traini…
japantimes.co.jpworld69 days agoUpdated
Japan's Ruling Party Recommends Minesweeper Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
The Japanese government and ruling parties are assessing the feasibility of sending Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a request from U.S. President Donald Trump for assistance in securing oil shipment navigation. The study comes amid o…
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csmonitor.comworld75 days ago
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Pushes for Constitutional Reform Amid Defense Shifts
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is advocating for revisions to the country's postwar constitution to recognize its Self-Defense Forces. This effort comes amid increased defense spending and partnerships in response to regional threats. Public opinion remains divided on the…
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China's Taiwan Affairs Office Accuses Japan's Self-Defense Force of Provocative Actions in Taiwan Strait
China's Taiwan Affairs Office stated that Japan's Self-Defense Force sent ships into the Taiwan Strait. The office described the action as provocative and said it undermines political ties between China and Japan. The statement also noted that the move endangers China's sovereign…
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Nadya Peek / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)politics86 days ago
Maryland Grand Jury Indicts Dayton Webber on First-Degree Murder and Related Charges
A Maryland grand jury indicted 27-year-old Dayton Webber on first-degree murder, two counts of reckless endangerment, and possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle. The charges stem from the fatal shooting of Bradrick Wells during an argument in a Tesla in La Plata. Webber's la…
rte.ieworld91 days ago
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas Comments on Israeli Strikes and US-Iran Ceasefire
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Israeli strikes killed hundreds last night, complicating arguments that such actions constitute self-defense. She noted that these actions are straining the US-Iran ceasefire. The statement was reported by @MarioNawfal.
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Jury Begins Deliberations in Hawaii Doctor's Attempted Murder Trial Over Cliffside Hike Incident
A jury in Honolulu began deliberating on Tuesday in the trial of anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, accused of attempting to murder his wife Arielle Konig during a March 2025 hike on the Pali Puka trail. Prosecutors allege Konig had multiple plans to kill her, including pushing her…
Photo: aref sarkhosh / Unsplashbusiness95 days ago
Iran's Foreign Minister Thanks Pakistan for Support and Affirms Self-Defense Resolve
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed appreciation to Pakistan's counterpart for assistance amid regional tensions. He stated Iran's determination to defend itself using all available capabilities. The exchange occurred during a phone call on October 1, 2024,…
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