The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have escalated tensions by launching missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport. This move comes as a response to airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport earlier in the day, which the Houthis attribute to Saudi Arabia. No casualties were reported from the attacks. This marks a significant escalation […]
The early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 saw calls from the West for more artillery and tanks to support Ukraine. As the war enters its fifth year, President Volodymyr Zelensky terms the conflict a decisive ‘battle in the sky,’ marking a critical moment for Western nations. The ground conflict has hit […]
India is actively expelling Bangladeshi immigrants deemed to be illegally present in the country, leading to increasing tensions along their shared border. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is responding by strengthening its patrols and resisting these movements, leaving many stranded in no-man’s land between the countries. As one of the world’s longest borders, stretching approximately 2,500 miles, the […]
Ukrainian forces have used a sea drone to transport a gun-equipped robot for the first time during a mission into territory controlled by Russia in southern Ukraine. This information comes from soldiers engaged in the conflict. A video lasting 57 seconds, shared by the drone experts of Ukraine’s 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade, shows a ground […]
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway, is a critical transit route for Middle East oil and gas. Iran and the U.S. are embroiled in a struggle for control over this strategic chokepoint. Struggle for Control Iran has asserted its right to control the Strait of Hormuz, citing an interim ceasefire to justify its actions. […]
The man, identified by media as a ‘person of interest’ in the murder of an American woman in Ireland, has been arrested in Jordan. This follows an investigation stemming from his alleged involvement in the case. Arrest and Investigation Irish media reports the man’s detention by Jordan’s Public Security Directorate. Authorities in Ireland have confirmed […]
Despite increased defense spending and efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy, European Union countries continue to rely on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). This provides Russia with substantial revenue while it wages war in Ukraine. A commercial shipping data analysis conducted by environmental watchdog Urgewald reveals significant spending on Arctic LNG purchases by European […]
A United Nations agency is under scrutiny by U.S. officials due to alleged links to terrorism. The U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which aids Palestinian refugees, has over 1,500 employees being investigated for potential connections to terrorism. U.S. officials have urged U.N. member states to cut funding to UNRWA, citing concerns over school materials […]
Lindsey Graham: A Leading Republican Hawk News reports in China on the death of Lindsey Graham, U.S. senator for South Carolina, emphasize the loss for the Republican Party’s aggressive foreign policy faction. Graham passed away Saturday due to a sudden illness, as confirmed by his office the following day. Chinese official media, including Xinhua News […]
A viral video shows a Russian soldier struggling to control a rotary machine gun, the YakB-12.7, which is usually mounted on helicopters but was adapted for ground use. The footage depicts chaos after the weapon came loose during a training exercise. The Russian-Ukraine conflict, which began on February 24, 2022, often sees Kyiv’s defense agencies […]