South Korea will revive a long-stalled railway project near the DMZ that could eventually reconnect with North Korea's eastern rail network.

The move is part of Seoul's broader effort to improve inter-Korean relations, despite ongoing diplomatic deadlock and North Korea's destruction of cross-border rail and road links in 2024.

Source: Reuters

NEW: A senior Gulf official told CNN there is a 50:50 chance the U.S. and Iran will reach a provisional deal on Friday, though key Iranian hardliners have yet to sign off.

Russian strikes destroyed or damaged all major Ukrainian warehouse facilities in Brovary, near Kyiv.

The affected logistics hubs are used by companies including Novus, Nova Poshta, Rozetka, Silpo, Epicentr, and Puma.

Separate claims that Kyiv’s main wastewater treatment plant was hit were denied by the Ukrainian military.

A newly surfaced photo of Iran’s Kheybar Shekan missile re-entry vehicle appears to confirm it is equipped with an advanced anti-jamming satellite guidance system and maneuverable warhead.

It indicates a significant upgrade in the missile’s accuracy and resistance to electronic warfare.

The antenna closely resembles Chinese military GNSS designs, potentially pointing to Chinese technology or design influence.

Police Raid Starbucks Korea HQ Over Controversial 'Tank Day' Promotion

South Korean police raided Starbucks Korea's Seoul headquarters in a search that stemmed from a defamation probe into a disastrous marketing campaign.

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Extreme heat in Lviv, Ukraine, has caused tram tracks to buckle, disrupting transportation.

Explosive Drone Found Next to Ukrainian Cargo Plane in Germany

A drone rigged with explosive nitrates was discovered meters from a Ukrainian Antonov cargo plane on tarmac at Leipzig/Halle Airport, which failed to detonate because detonator was severed.

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Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have accused former U.S. ambassador Olha Stefanishyna of illicit enrichment, alleging she acquired undeclared assets and spent far more than her declared income.

Stefanishyna denies wrongdoing, saying she has already publicly explained her finances, and is contesting the charges as the High Anti-Corruption Court considers pre-trial restrictions.

She previously worked closely with former presidential office chief Andriy Yermak.

Source: Pravda Ukraine

Former Mossad Director David Barnea Joins US Defense Tech Firm Ondas

Former Mossad chief David Barnea joined US defense technology firm Ondas Defense as Global President and Chairman, following his recent departure from the Israeli intelligence agency.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband.

BREAKING: The US has removed Iran-related sanctions, according to the US Treasury's website.

Source: Reuters

JD Vance:

We don't want the next administration, God forbid, President El-Sayed, in three years, to undo all the incredible work that we have been doing.

Trump:

Great news for the Republican Party. El-Sayed, a Communist loser who hates Jews and Israel, is the projected winner in his race with the Socialist.

As usual, the Polls were way off on this one. She was not expected to do nearly as well as she did.

Now, the Dumocrats crazy policies will only get worse!

Spain's Ceuta is asking for hundreds of unaccompanied migrant minors to be relocated to mainland Spain after last week's mass border crossings overwhelmed local shelters.

The request has reignited political tensions over migrant redistribution, while the Spanish government has approved €25 million in emergency funding for the enclave.

Source: Reuters

Zelensky:

Ukraine will destroy Russian ballistic missile launchers.

Netanyahu:

Trump is our greatest friend, but I want to make it clear: Israel's existence is not up for negotiation.

With an agreement or without one, we will do whatever is necessary to ensure our future.

Netanyahu told Israel's High Court that there are no legal or administrative grounds to dismiss National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

The U.S. Treasury's OFAC removed counterterrorism sanctions from Iraqi carrier Fly Baghdad Airlines and two of its Boeing 737 aircraft.

The airline had been designated in January 2024 for allegedly helping the IRGC-Quds Force—including flying weapons and fighters to Syria and Lebanon for Iranian proxies like Hezbollah and Kata'ib Hezbollah.

Treasury stressed this is an administrative decision, not a policy shift toward Iran or the IRGC.

The airline's CEO stays on the sanctions list—with his linkage actually updated to point directly at the IRGC-Quds Force.

Sen. John Fetterman:

Our nation has a very special responsibility to protect and support Israel.

We are the Democrats. We have progressive values. Israel is the nation that has similar values in that entire region.

Abdul El-Sayed:

My commitment to Jewish safety is the same commitment that I have to the safety of my own daughters.

Iran's FM Spox. Esmail Baghaei:

We have no plans for the Foreign Minister or the Speaker of Parliament to travel to Pakistan or Qatar at the end of this week.

Of course, Pakistan and Qatar continue their efforts to reduce tensions, and Iran is also in contact and exchanging views with them.