Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating has sharply criticized the AUKUS pact, a military alliance between Australia, the UK, and the US, arguing that it compromises Australia’s sovereignty and makes it a target for China. Keating claims that the increased US military presence under AUKUS effectively turns Australia into a
US arms exports have surged dramatically, with sales expected to exceed $100 billion by the end of 2024. In just a few years, the value of these exports has soared from $49.7 billion in 2022 to over $80 billion this year alone. Major deals include advanced weaponry for countries like
Hamas is pushing for the release of Marwan Barghouti, a powerful Fatah leader serving multiple life sentences in Israel, as part of a potential ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. This surprising demand has reportedly been accepted by mediators, including the U.S., as they work to finalize an agreement that could
In a fierce battle along Russia’s border in the Kursk region, Ukrainian forces have suffered heavy losses, with 660 soldiers and 82 armored vehicles destroyed in just three days. Russian troops, alongside border guards, have successfully stopped Ukrainian advances, but the situation remains tense. As the fighting intensifies, experts believe
The UK is planning to build a radar station in Wales as part of the AUKUS alliance with the US and Australia to monitor space activities, particularly from Russia and China. The station, located at Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire, aims to protect vital satellite communications and navigation systems. This move
After a deadly chemical attack in Syria, the US fired 59 Tomahawk missiles at a Syrian airbase it believes was involved in the attack. This airbase, used by both Syria and its ally Russia, was severely damaged, though Russia’s forces were given a brief warning and reportedly had no casualties.
In a surprising revelation, Col. Racheli Dembinsky announced that the Israeli army is leveraging cloud services from tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft to supercharge its operations in Gaza. With the army’s internal systems overwhelmed by the conflict, these civilian cloud services have provided essential storage and powerful AI
Recently declassified documents reveal that Adolf Hitler had a chilling plan to launch nuclear strikes against the Soviet Union in June 1945. A close associate of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels testified that Germany was developing atomic bombs and intended to use them against Soviet military centers. However, the plan
Iran has declared plans to retaliate against Israel for killing a Hamas leader, but a crucial question looms: Can they legally shoot missiles and drones over other countries to strike Israel? Iran’s recent missile attacks on Israel would require passing through Iraqi and Jordanian airspace, needing their permission. Historically, countries
