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Iran’s Uranium Stockpile Largely Intact Despite Strikes, Says US Intelligence

A recent U.S. intelligence assessment has concluded that American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities did not significantly damage the country’s nuclear program. At least three sources told Reuters that the Defense Intelligence Agency report found Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium remains mostly intact, contradicting President Donald Trump’s earlier claim that the strikes had completely destroyed Tehran’s nuclear capabilities. (Read More)​

Russian Missile Strikes in Dnipro Kill 17

A Russian missile strike on Tuesday in Dnipro, southeastern Ukraine, damaged schools, residential buildings, and a passenger train. Ukrainian officials reported at least 17 people killed and over 270 injured. According to regional governor Serhii Lysak, 15 people were killed in attacks in Dnipro, with two additional fatalities reported in the nearby town of Samarske, about six miles from the city. (Read More)​

Suicide Bombing Linked to ISIS at Damascus Church Kills 25

At least 20 people were killed and 63 others injured in an attack at a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus on Sunday, according to Syria’s health ministry. The ministry said the attacker opened fire during evening prayers at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighborhood, then detonated an explosive vest. A second gunman also fired into the crowd of around 350 people. (Read More)​

US Air Force Modernizes Bomber Fleet to Counter Growing Global Threats

The U.S. Air Force is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of its strategic bomber fleet to maintain air superiority amid escalating threats from rivals such as China and Russia, according to a June 18, 2025 report by the Congressional Research Service. Currently, the Air Force operates three heavy bombers: the B-52H Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer, and B-2 Spirit. (Read More)​

Drones Hit Iraqi Bases After Iranian Strike on US Base

Unidentified drones struck two Iraqi military bases early Tuesday, shortly after Iran launched missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar, a government spokesman confirmed. The first attack hit Camp Taji, about 15 miles north of Baghdad. Lieutenant General Walid al-Tamimi, commander of Baghdad Operations, said the drone damaged a radar installation at the site. (Read More)​​

Navy Using Missile Interceptors at ‘Alarming Rate’ in Defense of Israel, Official Says

The U.S. Navy is deploying its Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) interceptors “at an alarming rate” to support Israel in its ongoing conflict with Iran. Admiral James Kilby, acting chief of Naval Operations, made the statement during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the Navy’s budget in Washington, responding to a question from Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) about the Navy’s available munitions to counter global threats. (Read More)​​

Judge Rules Anthropic’s AI Training With Copyrighted Books Was Legal

A federal judge ruled that AI company Anthropic did not break copyright law when it used books to train its Claude large language model (LLM). In a summary judgment order released on Monday, U.S. District Judge William Alsup said the company’s use of copyrighted works by Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson was protected under the “fair use” doctrine. (Read More)​​

145 People Pricked with Syringes During France's Music Festival; 12 Arrested

French police arrested 12 people after 145 individuals reported being pricked with syringes during the Fête de la Musique, a nationwide street music festival held over the weekend. The French Interior Ministry reported that the attacks took place nationwide, with Paris police confirming at least 13 cases in the capital. (Read More)​

What’s It Like To Fly A B-2 Bomber For 2 Days Straight? Here’s What Record-Holding Pilots Say | Business Insider

Seven U.S. B-2 bombers flew a 37-hour mission to strike Iranian nuclear sites, the longest B-2 operation in decades. The mission, Operation Midnight Hammer, used a large portion of the stealth fleet. It echoes a 2001 record 44-hour B-2 flight to Afghanistan, highlighting the bomber’s global range, complex refueling needs, and strategic value. (Read More)​