Widespread flooding across Cape Town, South Africa

"Motorists across Cape Town are being urged to proceed with extreme caution as a powerful

cold front that made landfall early morning has led to flooding and hazardous road conditions throughout the metro. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive rainfall, in effect and a Yellow Level 4 warning for damaging coastal waves." msn

Russia attacks Kharkiv with new drone type for the first time

"Russian forces have attacked Kharkiv with a new type of drone, named Chernika, for the first time.....the warhead of the Chernika drone is similar in power to that of the Molniya, but its construction differs. Explosions were recorded in the city’s Nemyshlianskyi, Kyivskyi, and Industrialnyi districts. Both residential buildings and civilian businesses were damaged." Pravada

Many Earthquakes along the Hellenic Arc off Crete

"Along the Hellenic Arc, the Shake map displays a striking number earthquakes , resembling a string of pearls. While not all of the quakes occurred precisely along the main fault zone, considering the depth of the earthquakes epicenters of those located away from the Hellenic Trench, it is clear that some of them were also related to the near subduction zone or occurred on associated faults." Siki

Russian photographer gets 16 years prison for Soviet-era bunker details

"A Russian court has found a photographer guilty of treason and jailed him for 16 years for allegedly sharing information about Soviet-era underground bunkers with an American journalist.

The court said Skvortsov would serve his sentence in a maximum-security corrective prison camp.
In a December 2024 interview with Pervy Otdel, a group of exiled Russian lawyers, Skvortsov said he had passed on information that was either publicly available online or available to buy from the Russian author of a book about Soviet-era underground facilities for use in the event of a nuclear war.
Skvortsov did not name the US journalist he was working with in the interview with Pervy Otdel." AJ

104 clashes in past day

"As 104 combat engagements were recorded along the frontlines, Ukraine confirms its forces destroyed a Pantsir S1 air defense missile system and three helicopters in temporarily occupied Crimea.
In the North Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, Ukrainian forces have repelled 12 assault attempts. Three more combat clashes are still underway. The enemy has launched seven airstrikes, dropping 18 guided bombs, and 288 artillery strikes.
In the South Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian forces repelled three attacks in the Vovchansk area as two more battles are ongoing. Enemy aviation hit the settlements of Synelnykove and Vilhuvatka, deploying KAB glide bombs; the enemy also attacked Vovchanski Khutory, Okip, and Okhrymivka with NAR munitions.

In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy tried five times to displace Ukraine’s units from their positions in the directions of Petropavlivka, Kupiansk, and Pishchane.
In the Lyman direction, the Russians attacked 19 times, trying to advance near the settlements of Kopanky, Nadiia, Ridkodub, Hrekivka, Torske in the Serebriansk forestry and toward Novoserhiivka, Olhivka, Novyi Myr, Sredne, and Shandryholove. Three clashes are ongoing.
In the Siversk direction, Ukrainian soldiers effectively held back four attacks near Serebrianka, Hryhorivka, and Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, the Defense Forces stopped two enemy attempts to advance toward Chasiv Yar.
The enemy tried to penetrate Ukraine’s defenses in the Toretsk direction six times – in the areas of Dachne, Toretsk, and Yablunivka as another engagement is still underway.
During the day, in the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy launched 28 assault and offensive actions in the areas of Rusyn Yar, Razine, Myrne, Myroliubivka, Malynivka, Udachne, Promin, Lysivka, Novoserhiivka, Oleksiivka, and in the Volodymyrivka and Novopavlivka directions. Airstrikes targeted Muravka and Novopavlivka.
According to tentative reports, Ukrainian soldiers inflicted 138 casualties on enemy forces, including 86 irreversible ones, in the said axis. A tank, seven motor vehicles, three motorcycles, and four unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed. In addition, three motorcycles were damaged.
In the Novopavlivka direction, Ukraine’s defenders held back eight Russian attacks in the areas of Myrne, Zaporizhzhia, Fedorivka, Shevchenko, Vesele, Novopil, and Rivnopil as three more clashes are ongoing.
In the Huliaipole direction, Ukrainian soldiers are repelling two offensive attempts near Malynivka.
Three clashes were reported in the Orikhiv direction as the enemy tried to advance near Kamianske, while another battle is still ongoing. Prymorske came under an air attack.
Five clashes took place in the Prydniprovia direction." Ukrin

CHINA Guizhou Submerged: 900,000+ Affected!

"Torrential rains in Guizhou Province, especially in Leishan County, triggered severe flooding that led to bridge collapses, power outages, and mass evacuations. River levels, including the Duliu River, broke historical records, with over 200 millimeters of rainfall falling within just a few hours. Flooding also affected other areas such as Kaili, Rongjiang, and Congjiang, where landslides, infrastructure damage, and disruptions to transport and communication were reported. Authorities issued the highest-level alert, deployed rescue teams and humanitarian aid, and recovery efforts are already underway." KNnews

Zelensky signs decree to withdraw Ukraine from anti-personnel mine ban treaty

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree enacting the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to withdraw the country from the Ottawa Treaty – an international treaty that bans the use, stockpiling and production of anti-personnel mines." Pravada

F-16 pilot killed during Russia's overnight massive air attack, Air Force says

"A lieutenant colonel flying a U.S.-made F-16 fighter jet was killed during the overnight aerial strike while on duty, the Air Force said.

Russia launched a "massive" missile and drone strike across Ukraine early on June 29, unleashing over 500 aerial targets, including various types of missiles and attack drones, according to the Air Force's statement.
Maksym Ustymenko, born in 1993, was killed after shooting down seven aerial targets, the Air Force said in a statement. The Air Force added that his aircraft was damaged while he was trying to shoot down the last one, losing altitude and crashing.
"Maksym Ustymenko did his best to take the plane away from the settlement, but did not have time to eject," the Air Force said on Telegram, honoring that he died "like a hero." KI

170 combat clashes reported in past day

"170 combat clashes were recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders along the front lines.
Air strikes targeted several locations, including: Vilkhuvatka and Pidlyman in the Kharkiv region, Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, Berezove in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Zaliznychne, Bilohiria, Orikhiv, and Kamianske in the Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sector, 22 combat engagements were recorded. Russian forces launched 13 air strikes in these sectors, dropping 30 guided bombs and firing 373 times, including 16 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops launched 12 assaults targeting Ukrainian positions around Vovchansk, Hlyboke, Stroivka, and toward Kutkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders pushed back nine assaults by Russian invaders in the areas of Holubivka, Stepova Novoselivka, and Zelenyi Hai.
Intense fighting was also reported in the Lyman sector, where Russian forces launched 19 attacks in an effort to breach defenses near Nadiya, Novoyehorivka, Ridkodub, Zelena Dolyna, Yampolivka, Hrekivka, Torske, and in the direction of Serebrianka and Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 11 Russian assaults near Hryhorivka, Verkhniokamianske, and toward Vyimka.
The Kramatorsk sector saw four Russian attacks focused around Chasiv Yar and in the direction of Bila Hora.
Russian forces also carried out nine assaults in the Toretsk sector, targeting Kurdiumivka, Toretsk, Leonidivka, and advancing toward Yablunivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders held off 56 separate Russian assaults near Popiv Yar, Myrne, Myroliubivka, Malynivka, Koptieve, Promin, Lysivka, Udachne, Kotliarivka, Horikhove, and Oleksiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces carried out 20 attacks targeting areas near Yalta, Zaporizhzhia, Dniproenerhia, Vesele, Novosilka, and Shevchenko." Ukrin

White House Pressures Syria To Normalize Ties with Israel Amid 'Quiet Talks'

"President Trump believes Syria may soon join the Abraham Accords, based on comments given to reporters by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday. The reasoning seems to be that with Assad out, this provides an opportunity to control the outcome and force Damascus to make peace with Israel.

After all, Syria under the Assad family was the single fiercest, longtime enemy of Israel, with a de facto state of war on for half-a-century, centered on the occupied Golan Heights.
"One of President Trump’s main requests during his meeting with President Sharaa was for Syria to join the Abraham Accords," Leavitt said. "Achieving a lasting peace in the Middle East is a core objective for this administration."
Sharaa had reportedly told US Representative Cory Mills during a visit in April that Syria was open to joining the accords under the "right conditions."
US Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack has also been bringing the pressure. He has recently referenced quiet discussions with Damascus underway, amid the reopening of the ambassador's residence in Damascus - a first since 2012.
Barrack encouraged the international community to give Syria's new leadership "an opportunity to prove its new direction." ZeroHedge

Russian drone strike on Odesa high-rise

"Russia attacked the southern city of Odesa overnight on June 28, killing two people and injuring at least 14 others, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported.
The drone attack hit a 21-story building, causing a fire on the 7th, 8th, and 9th floors that left residents trapped in their apartments. First responders rescued five people, including a small child." KI

Thailand is underwater today -- Massive floods sweep away buildings in Chiang Rai

"Thailand's Chiang Rai province is battling severe flooding following continuous heavy rain overnight which continued into the morning. The heavy rain caused flash floods and mountain overflows in several districts, with Phaya Mengrai and Wiang Chai being the worst-hit. A large volume of rainwater rushed down from the surrounding mountains into low-lying areas, causing a sudden rise in water levels and widespread waterlogging. Residents were forced to evacuate quickly and move belongings to higher ground. In many areas, flooding reached waist-high, with strong currents damaging property and sweeping away belongings." HAG

Pakistani soldiers killed in suicide attack

"A suicide bomber has rammed a vehicle packed with explosives into a military convoy in the North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. No group has taken responsibility so far, but the area has experienced frequent violence and attacks by a terrorist organization previously linked to the Taliban." RT

Emergency declaration after heavy rainfall causes widespread flooding and evacuations in western Venezuela

"Heavy rainfall associated with tropical waves 8 and 9 caused severe floods and landslides

across western Venezuela  displacing over 4 700 people and prompting a national emergency declaration. The states of Mérida, Trujillo, and Táchira were among the most affected.
Tropical Wave 9 interacting with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) brought intense rainfall to Venezuela resulting in severe floods, landslides, and river overflows across multiple states.
The Andean states of Mérida, Trujillo, and Táchira were among the worst hit. In Mérida, zones including Tabay, Mucuchíes, and Mucurubá experienced evacuations as rising waters cut off roads and triggered slope collapses. The Barinas-Mérida highway was closed due to mudslides and tree falls, isolating parts of the state.
Landslides were also reported in San Miguel, Niquitao, Mosquey, and across the parishes of Guaramacal and Vega de Guaramacal, complicating access and raising risks to rural populations." Warchers

187 combat clashes on front line in past 24 hrs

"187 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled 28 attacks. The Russians launched six airstrikes using nine guided bombs and 273 shelling incidents, including four with MLRS.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, 13 enemy assaults occurred near Hlyboke, Zybine, Vovchansk, Krasne Pershe, Kamianka, Kindrashivka, Mala Shapkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, nine enemy attacks occurred yesterday. The Ukrainian defenders repelled assault operations by Russian forces near Holubivka, Kindrashivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Zelenyi Hai, and toward Petropavlivka and Nova Kruhliakivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 18 attacks. Russian forces attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses near the settlements of Hrekivka, Novyi Myr, Ridkodub, and tpward Olhivka, Serednie, Kolodiazi, Zelena Dolyna, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, the enemy made two attempts to advance towrad Vyimka and Fedorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces launched five attacks toward Markove, Bila Hora, and Bondarne.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 23 assaults near Toretsk, Dachne, Shcherbynivka, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Dyliivka, Romanivka, Yablunivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 56 enemy assault operations in the areas of the settlements of Poltavka, Malynivka, Shevchenko Pershe, Myrne, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Novomykolaivka, Kotliarivka, Myrnohrad, Novoserhiivka, Udachne, Oleksiivka, Novoukrainka, Kotlyne, Muravka, Zelenyi Kut, and toward Volodymyrivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy carried out 25 attacks near the settlements of Zirka, Yalta, Zaporizhzhia, Bahatyr, Fedorivka, Komar, Odradne, Myrne, Shevchenko, Zelene Pole, and toward Voskresenka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russian invaders made five unsuccessful attempts to advance, suffered losses, and retreated." Ukrin

Ukrainian drone strike on Crimea air base destroys 3 Russian helicopters

"Drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) struck the Kirovske military airfield in occupied Crimea overnight. The attack destroyed Mi-8, Mi-26 and Mi-28 attack helicopters, and a Pantsyr-S1 self-propelled anti-aircraft missile and gun system....According to the SBU, Ukraine targeted Russian aviation, air defense systems, as well as ammunition, reconnaissance and attack drones storage facilities." KI

Massive 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Philippines – The Philippine Trench Is Stirring!

"At exactly 7:07 in the morning on a quiet Saturday morning, the ground beneath the sea near Sarangani Island in Davao Occidental trembled with the force of a magnitude 6.9 earthquake. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) confirmed the event,

tracing the epicenter roughly 98 kilometers southeast of Sarangani Island. After a few minutes, it is downgraded to 6.4, then to 6.1, though maybe it will go up or down again. The quake struck from a shallow depth of just 10 kilometers (6 miles) and was triggered by tectonic movements deep within the Earth's crust. But this wasn’t just another tremor. It struck dangerously close to the Philippine Trench, one of the most volatile subduction zones on Earth. For decades, scientists have warned that this trench holds the potential for devastating megathrust earthquakes, the kind that reshape coastlines and rewrite history. Now, with this powerful quake erupting near its edge, many are asking the same question: Is this a warning shot from the deep?" AM

West Virginia, Ohio & Kentucky Battered by Monster Storm -- Severe Flooding

"Historic flooding has returned to West Virginia, Ohio, and now Kentucky—just days after earlier deadly

storms. In this extended, real-time report, we cover the terrifying resurgence of flash floods, the emotional toll on residents still recovering from previous disasters, and the dangerous conditions threatening more communities. From submerged cars in Dayton to urgent rescues in Hazard, this is the unfolding story of a storm system with no mercy." WD

Atlanta Underwater -- Cars Submerged in Georgia Streets

"Intense thunderstorms barrel into metro Atlanta this evening, unleashing up to three inches of rain per hour. Major flash flood warnings stretch across Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton, Cherokee, Forsyth, and Gwinnett Counties. Flooded lanes on Interstate Seventy-Five, stalled traffic at Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport, and tens of thousands without power." WD

China Engulfed in Flames

"A wildfire in the southern Sichuan province has been spreading, leading to the evacuation of nearly 3,400 people from nearby areas. The fire, which started in Yajiang County, is still not under control, exacerbated by strong winds. The Chinese Emergency Ministry has declared a level four emergency and dispatched 1,260 firefighters to combat the blaze. Unfortunately, communication with some local hydroelectric power plant employees has been lost, raising concerns about their safety." Vulnerability

Ukrainian deputy prime minister hit with travel ban, $2.9 million bail in major corruption case

"Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksii Chernyshov was restricted from traveling abroad without permission after a court ruled on June 27 to set bail at Hr 120 million ($2.9 million) while awaiting trial in a high-profile corruption case.
“This is a huge challenge for me,” Chernyshov told reporters during a press briefing after the hearing, adding that he believed the bail was “too high.”
Chernyshov is the highest-ranking official in Ukraine’s history to face corruption charges while in office. Courts officially named him a suspect earlier this week for abusing his government post to illegally enrich himself through a “large-scale” illegal land grab." KI

Russia attacks Kharkiv with drones for second time in one day

"Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with a drone for the second time in a day..Terekhov said that updated reports indicate that the Russian UAV was shot down by the defense forces as it was approaching the city." msn

Fireball appears to explode over southeastern U.S.

"A fireball appears to have exploded in the skies over the southeastern U.S.
The American Meteor Society has received nearly 150 reports of a fireball spotted around 12:24 p.m. Eastern time. Most of the reports are from Georgia and South Carolina, though a few observers witnessed the event from Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina." msn

Only Political Engineering Can Restore Russian Language Rights In Ukraine Like Lavrov Wants

"Only the US is capable of pulling this off since Russia lacks influence over Ukraine’s political processes...Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pledged in early June on Russian Language Day that “Russia will not leave Russians and Russian-speaking people in trouble and will make sure that their legal rights, including the right to speak their native language, are restored in full. We will continue to speak about this pressing problem on international platforms. We will insist on having it resolved as a prerequisite for a lasting peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict.”

This aligns with Russia’s denazification goal and was included in the memo for ending the conflict that it handed to Ukraine during the second round of their newly resumed bilateral talks in Istanbul. Objectively speaking, the restoration of full Russian language rights in Ukraine is required for a sustainable peace, but this can only be brought about via legislative changes. Therein lies the problem since the Rada isn’t interested in repealing 2019’s “state language law” that entered into force in early 2022.
For precisely this reason, Russia’s memo also calls for elections to the Rada in parallel with those for the presidency, though there still wouldn’t be any guarantee that Russian-friendly forces (in the context of repealing the aforementioned law) would come to power for implementing that pragmatic demand. That’s why political engineering is ultimately required for restoring full Russian language rights in Ukraine, but Russia lacks influence over its political processes as proven by its inability to effect change.
Therefore, this part of Russia’s denazification goal might not be met unless the US takes on this responsibility, which it’d be wise to do so as to remove the roots of another conflict. After all, so long as Russian language rights aren’t fully restored, the Kremlin will keep championing this cause and possibly even consider covert action of some sort in pursuit of it. The millions of discriminated Russian speakers in Ukraine could provide a fertile recruiting ground for such operations after martial law is lifted." ZeroHedge

Austria & Germany Slammed by Destructive Storms ! Flooded Streets, Fallen Trees, Hail Everywhere

"Severe summer storms struck Austria and Germany, unleashing powerful winds, hail, and

flash floods. Regions like Tyrol, Styria, Bavaria, and Saxony faced major damage to homes, roads, and power lines. Emergency crews battled fires, flooding, and widespread disruptions to transport and infrastructure." StormHQ

Ukraine intercepts 365 incoming air targets overnight

"As Russia launched a total of 371 drones and missiles at Ukraine last night, the Air Force has shot down or suppressed 365 of those as of 9:30." Ukrin

MASSIVE GLOBAL ENERGY PULSE HAPPENING NOW

"A massive pulse of energy was just received across Eurasia - picked up by three Schumann

resonances stations - days after energy from a stellar nova explosion ~5000 ly away (V462 Lupi) occurred, and just after a large daylight meteorite streaked across the South East USA. During the seven hours the energy pulse was resonating, people around the world experienced a pulse of insight and greater consciousness. The energy increase was specifically registered in the foundational mode of the Schumann resonances, Earth's naturally resonate wavelengths of light, and the frequency shifted from 7.8 to 8.4 Hz. Schumann resonances and human brainwaves perfectly overlap in frequency and intensity." SB

187 combat clashes on front line in past 24 hrs

"187 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled 28 attacks. The Russians launched six airstrikes using nine guided bombs and 273 shelling incidents, including four with MLRS.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, 13 enemy assaults occurred near Hlyboke, Zybine, Vovchansk, Krasne Pershe, Kamianka, Kindrashivka, Mala Shapkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, nine enemy attacks occurred yesterday. The Ukrainian defenders repelled assault operations by Russian forces near Holubivka, Kindrashivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Zelenyi Hai, and toward Petropavlivka and Nova Kruhliakivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 18 attacks. Russian forces attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses near the settlements of Hrekivka, Novyi Myr, Ridkodub, and tpward Olhivka, Serednie, Kolodiazi, Zelena Dolyna, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, the enemy made two attempts to advance towrad Vyimka and Fedorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces launched five attacks toward Markove, Bila Hora, and Bondarne.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 23 assaults near Toretsk, Dachne, Shcherbynivka, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Dyliivka, Romanivka, Yablunivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 56 enemy assault operations in the areas of the settlements of Poltavka, Malynivka, Shevchenko Pershe, Myrne, Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Novomykolaivka, Kotliarivka, Myrnohrad, Novoserhiivka, Udachne, Oleksiivka, Novoukrainka, Kotlyne, Muravka, Zelenyi Kut, and toward Volodymyrivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy carried out 25 attacks near the settlements of Zirka, Yalta, Zaporizhzhia, Bahatyr, Fedorivka, Komar, Odradne, Myrne, Shevchenko, Zelene Pole, and toward Voskresenka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russian invaders made five unsuccessful attempts to advance, suffered losses, and retreated.
In the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors, the enemy conducted no offensive actions." Ukrin

Chaos in Paris, France -- Massive storms and severe flooding cause widespread destruction

"A sudden storm struck western Paris, with heavy rain, 110 km/h winds, and lightning. It followed days of heat, flooding streets and halting public transport." StormHQ

Death toll from rain-fuelled landslide in Colombia rises

"At least 11 people have been killed and 15 remain missing after a landslide in the city of

Bello in Colombia’s northwest, according to authorities.
Evacuation orders and rescue efforts continue a day after the landslide, with government officials warning that heavy rains pose an ongoing threat to the area around Medellin, Colombia’s second-largest city.
Floodwaters overwhelmed local waterways during the early morning hours while residents were asleep.
A wave of mud surged through Bello, a crowded community in the hills above Medellin, burying about a dozen homes, sweeping away cars and leaving behind piles of debris.
Rescue workers have used dogs, drones and other means to search for the missing." AlJazeera

Trump shared a compassionate exchange Wednesday with a Ukrainian journalist

"President Trump shared a compassionate exchange Wednesday with a Ukrainian journalist who said her husband was a soldier — as she asked whether the US would supply the embattled country with Patriot missiles in its war against Moscow.
Before addressing her question, Trump asked Petsa: “Are you living, yourself, now in Ukraine?”

“My husband is there,” she said. “And me with the kids, I’m in Warsaw [Poland], actually. Because he wanted me to.”
“Is your husband a soldier?” Trump asked, to which Petsa answered: “He is.”
“He’s there now?” the president asked again, with Petsa responding affirmatively.
A visibly moved Trump responded, “Wow, that’s rough stuff, right? That’s tough.”
Trump then went on to affirm that Kyiv wants to buy the weapons from the US — and pledged that “we’re going to see if we can make some available.”
“You know, they’re very hard to get. We need them too,” the president continued. “We were supplying them to Israel, and they’re very effective — 100% effective. Hard to believe how effective. And they do want that more than any other thing, as you probably know.”
“That’s a very good question, and I wish you a lot of luck,” Trump told Petsa. “I mean, I can see it’s very upsetting to you. Say hello to your husband, OK? Thank you,” the president added before taking more questions." NYP

154 combat clashes in 24 hrs

"On June 25, there were 154 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled 14 enemy attacks. Russian forces carried out eight airstrikes using 20 guided bombs and 263 shelling attacks, including seven from multiple rocket launch systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Russians launched eight attacks near Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, and Lyptsi.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy carried out four attacks, which were stopped in the areas of Holubivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, and Zelenyi Hai.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 17 attacks, attempting to break through near Hrekivka, Kopanky, Nadiia, Ridkodub, Kolodiazi, Zelena Dolyna, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled four enemy assaults near Verkhniokamianske and Hryhorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, eight combat engagements were recorded, with Russian forces trying to advance toward Stupochky and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian troops launched 16 attacks near Toretsk and Nelypivka, pushing toward Oleksandro-Kalynove and Yablunivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped 51 enemy assaults near Poltavka, Myrne, Koptieve, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Zvirove, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Novomykolaivka, Orikhove, and Oleksiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian troops conducted 20 attacks near Zaporizhzhia, Vilne Pole, Perebudova, and Shevchenko.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders attempted a single attack near Malynivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces attempted to advance toward Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russians made two unsuccessful attempts to advance.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive group formations were detected." Ukrin

Germany to fund Ukrainian strike drones with €100M

"Germany will provide Ukraine with more than €100 million to support the production of An-196 long-range strike drones capable of flying over 1,000 kilometers." NV

Mass Evacuation in Indonesia! Mount Lewotobi VOLCANO EXPLODES, Panic in the Streets

"A massive eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia sent an 11-kilometer ash plume into the sky, triggered the highest alert level, forced evacuations within an expanded danger zone, disrupted regional air traffic, and left nearby communities bracing for potential lahars and further volcanic activity." WW

6.3 Quake Strikes East of the Philippines – Is the Philippine Trench About to Rip Open?

"6.3 earthquake near the Philippine Trench and the mysterious Apolaki Caldera. Dive deep into the tectonic dynamics of the Philippine Trench, a volatile subduction zone capable of triggering devastating megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis." AM

Russian strike on Dnipro

"A Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast claimed the lives of 20 people, with around 300 civilians injured." Pravada

China in Chaos: Typhoon Wutip Causes Unprecedented Flooding, 68,000+ Evacuated in Guangdong

"Typhoon Wutip struck southern China, unleashing one of the most destructive floods in Guangdong’s recent history. Torrential rains, overflowing rivers, and flash floods forced the evacuation of over 68,000 people, with more than 180,000 affected across the province. Entire towns were submerged, homes and roads destroyed, and power grids disabled. Emergency crews, volunteers, and military forces worked around the clock to rescue stranded residents and deliver critical aid. This video covers the full story—from the typhoon’s landfall to the massive response effort and the inspiring resilience of the people of Guangdong." NatMo

Heavy Rain Wrecks Havoc Accross India: Floods & Waterlogging Devastates J&K, Nashik and Gujarat

"Heavy Rain Wrecks Havoc Accross India: Floods & Waterlogging Devastates J&K, Nashik and Gujarat." NEWS69

5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico

"A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck near a pair of popular vacation spots for U.S. citizens on Monday evening.
The moderate earthquake, which reportedly caused some noticeable damage, struck near the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico on Monday evening. The earthquake measured in at close to 6.0 on the Richter Scale and reportedly had more than a dozen aftershocks." msn

'Something unknown' hits key Russian drone facility in Taganrog

"A key military-industrial site in the Russian city of Taganrog linked to Moscow's production of combat drones and electronic warfare systems was damaged overnight, a Ukrainian official said on June 25, amid Russian reports of Ukrainian drones targeting the area.

"Something unknown flew into the Atlant-Aero plant in Taganrog," Andrii Kovalenko, head of the counter-disinformation center at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council said.
"This is an important node in the Russian military-industrial complex, specializing in components for combat drones and control systems."
Kovalenko said the plant is involved in the production of "Orion" drones, electronic warfare complexes, and digital integration systems for strike FPV (first person view) drones and loitering munitions." KI

165 combat engagements along frontline over past day

"There were 165 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders over the past day.
Russian forces launched three missile strikes using 17 missiles and conducted 36 airstrikes, dropping 72 guided aerial bombs. They also deployed 2,861 kamikaze drones.
Additionally, the enemy carried out 6,076 artillery attacks, including 103 using multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).

Russian airstrikes targeted areas including Ozerne and Mala Vovcha in Kharkiv region; Razine, Pokrovsk, Novotoretske, Poltavka, Malynivka, and Voskresenka in Donetsk region; Novoselivka and Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled 10 enemy attacks. The enemy also launched 12 airstrikes using 22 guided bombs and conducted 262 artillery strikes, including eight with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy made seven unsuccessful attempts to advance near Dvorichna, Hlyboke, Vovchanski Khutory, Krasne Pershe, and Fyholivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russians conducted six attacks. The Ukrainian defenders repelled assaults near Kindrashivka, Kruhliakivka, and toward Pishchane and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, there were 24 engagements with Russian forces. The enemy attempted to advance near Tverdokhlibove, Ridkodub, Karpivka, Kolodiazi, and toward Hrekivka, Zelena Dolyna, Novyi Myr, and Olhivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled one enemy attack near Hryhorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces launched 12 attacks near Novomarkove, Chasiv Yar, and toward Mykolaivka, Stupochky, Pryvillia, and Bondarne.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy attacked 27 times near Dyliivka, Shcherbynivka, Petrivka, Yablunivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Pleshchiivka and Yablunivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 54 Russian assaults near Promin, Novotoretske, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Novoukrainka, Novoserhiivka, Udachne, Myrnohrad, Oleksiivka, Popiv Yar, Malynivka, Koptieve, and toward Shakhove, Volodymyrivka, Molodetske, Serhiivka, and Novopavlivka." Ukrin

China THREATENS Iran

"Have the Iranians already begun to 'close' the Strait of Hormuz? New reports from China -- and an apparent sotto voce warning from Beijing to Tehran -- suggest that the IRGC may have already deployed their opening salvo to render the strait impassable....several commercial ships had to turn around after their navigation systems got jammed. That included two tankers servicing China's insatiable energy appetite.

The problem with this method is that it will likely be easier to track back to its sources, and Israeli and American fighters can target and destroy the transmitters and whoever is operating them. The US Navy could still target Iranian naval vessels as a reprisal, but Trump will likely want to hold off on that unless absolutely necessary, as any wreckage could hinder shipping.
Much of their energy exports go to China, and they are not happy about the new developments in the Strait of Hormuz. "The China Shipowners’ Association told its members in a statement to immediately start submitting daily reports on their ship movements through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz. Beijing also called on the international community to maintain stability in the critical shipping lanes of the Persian Gulf, and said it was in touch with Iran about the ongoing conflict.
That may be Beijing's normally subtle method of signaling displeasure in public. The "China Shipowners Association" has to operate under the aegis of the Chinese Communist Party and the regime in Beijing, if not operating as a direct arm of the CCP. Being "in touch" after their shipping gets disrupted is not just going to be a "hi how are you" conversation with the regime." HA

No justification for attack on Iran – Putin

"Israeli and US hostilities against Iran are groundless and unjustifiable, Russian President

Vladimir Putin has told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The top Iranian diplomat, who landed in Moscow and met with the Russian president on Monday, said earlier that the visit was needed for “closer, more precise, and more serious consultations” with Russia, in the wake of the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
During the meeting at the Kremlin, Putin described the attacks on Iran as “an unprovoked aggression,” for which “there can be no justification.” RT

380,000+ Trapped as Deadly Flooding Submerges Manila, Philippines

"Metro Manila (Philippines) was hit hard by hours of relentless rain, flooding major roads and

leaving entire neighborhoods underwater. The downpour began late afternoon and quickly overwhelmed drainage systems, turning streets into rivers. Light vehicles were stranded or submerged as floodwaters rose rapidly. In Quezon City’s Banawe Street, water reached chest level, forcing motorists to abandon their vehicles. Motorcyclists sought shelter under overpasses and near MRT sites, leading to severe traffic gridlock across the metro. Sampaloc, Manila, saw knee-deep flooding, while surrounding areas like Caloocan, Valenzuela, Malabon, Navotas, Muntinlupa, Marikina, Mandaluyong, and San Juan also suffered intense rain and rising waters. The situation grew worse as the rain continued into the night." Xtreme