Russia says 50 drones shot down approaching Moscow since start of day, per TASS tally

China says it gave advance notice to relevant countries of a nuclear submarine strategic missile test toward the Pacific, calling the routine launch a sign of military transparency.

China notified relevant countries in advance of a test launch of a nuclear submarine-based strategic missile, a defense spokesperson said on Tuesday, calling the routine drill a sign of military openness and transparency. The PLA Navy said the launch occurred Monday at 12:01 p.m., with the missile carrying a dummy warhead landing in designated Pacific waters.

U.S. forces intercept Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz after IRGC reportedly launches them at commercial shipping, per Al Hadath citing U.S. official

According to Al Hadath citing an unnamed U.S. official, U.S. forces intercepted several Iranian drones after they were allegedly launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps toward commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump won't rule out withdrawing more U.S. troops from Europe, he said Tuesday at the start of his Ankara meeting with Turkish President Erdoğan.

Trump would not rule out pulling more U.S. troops out of Europe, he said Tuesday at the top of his meeting with Turkish Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, Axios reports.

Malian army says over 200 terrorists neutralized in Anefis, northern Kidal region, in coordinated air and ground operations with 35 airstrikes destroying vehicles and motorcycles. Operations continuing after July 4 attacks on multiple localities.

The Malian army said more than 200 terrorists were neutralized during coordinated air and ground operations in Anefis, in the country's northern Kidal region, involving 35 airstrikes that also destroyed armored vehicles, pickup trucks, and motorcycles.