US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, raising supply concerns for future hostilities - report ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER AUGUST 14, 2026 06:33 Updated: AUGUST 14, 2026 06:55

US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, raising supply concerns for future hostilities - report In May, Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach told the House Armed Services committee that during the war, the Reaper was "perhaps the most valuable player." https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905507 ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER AUGUST 14, 2026 06:33 Updated: AUGUST 14, 2026 06:55

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan forge new alliance as Middle East order shifts - analysis BySETH J. FRANTZMAN AUGUST 14, 2026 05:26 Updated: AUGUST 14, 2026 13:53

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan forge new alliance as Middle East order shifts - analysis The new emergence of an alliance between what may be termed “middle powers” in the region illustrates how countries want to work closely together amid growing uncertainty over the future of the world BySETH J. FRANTZMAN AUGUST 14, 2026 05:26 Updated: AUGUST 14, 2026 13:53 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/abraham-accords/article-905504

American defense start-up launches new Anthem cruise missile in Morocco military test

American defense start-up launches new Anthem cruise missile in Morocco military test The test marked the operational launch of the new Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center (AMTEC), established amid close cooperation between Washington and Rabat. https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-905512 ByUDI ETSION AUGUST 14, 2026 08:26 Updated: AUGUST 14, 2026 13:47

Russia accuses US of helping Ukraine strike its territory Reuters|07:55

Russia accuses US of helping Ukraine strike its territory Russia accuses the US of deeply aiding Ukrainian strikes with intelligence and says it has raised the issue with Washington; Lavrov vowed tougher action against Western arms supplies as Moscow and Kyiv remain without peace talks Reuters|07:55 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sji11zonlml

Why Syria under al-Sharaa is a growing strategic dilemma for Israel Opinion: Dr. Michael Milshtein|07:17

Why Syria under al-Sharaa is a growing strategic dilemma for Israel Opinion: Syria under Ahmad al-Sharaa has become a strategic dilemma for Israel: While he signals pragmatism and openness to a security deal, his jihadist past, claims to the Golan and regional ambitions fuel calls for caution and political pressure Dr. Michael Milshtein Dr. Michael Milshtein|07:17 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/ryobud2ife

The Earth Is Burning — And We Are Still Choosing to Let It By James Alix Michel Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

The Earth Is Burning — And We Are Still Choosing to Let It By James Alix Michel https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/the-earth-is-burning-and-we-are-still-choosing-to-let-it/ VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug 10 2026 (IPS) - I have spent my life on an island. From the granite hills of Mahé, one can watch the sun rise over an ocean that has fed, protected and defined the Seychellois people for centuries. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Obstetric Violence: Syrian Women Speak Out By Sonia Al Ali Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Obstetric Violence: Syrian Women Speak Out By Sonia Al Ali ALEPPO, Syria, Aug 11 2026 (IPS) - The abuse 30-year-old Nour Al-Badawi experienced in an Aleppo public hospital while giving birth resulted in her having two major follow-up operations and left her with depression and anxiety. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/obstetric-violence-syrian-women-speak-out/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -