An Iranian Navy frigate, IRIS Sahand, has mysteriously capsized and sunk in its home port of Bandar Abbas. This modern warship, just 12 years old, was one of Iran’s most advanced surface combatants. Initial reports suggest the sinking may have been due to a technical failure during repairs, but speculation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Russia aiming to finalize a crucial uranium supply agreement for a nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu. This visit marks a significant step to strengthen ties between the two countries after five years. Alongside the uranium deal, India and Russia are expected to sign
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to raise an unusual topic at the NATO summit in Washington D.C.: the threat North Korea poses to Europe. Despite South Korea not being a NATO member, Yoon intends to highlight the risk posed by North Korea’s military cooperation with Russia, particularly in
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded to Hamas dropping its demand for Israel to commit to not resuming war before signing a U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal. Instead of seizing the opportunity for negotiations, Netanyahu issued four strict demands, including the right to resume fighting until Israel’s goals are met and
In a gripping letter published by the British medical journal Lancet (view below) on July 5, three public health experts reveal that the civilian death toll from Israel’s war in Gaza could be up to 15 times higher than the official count. They highlight the devastating impact of destroyed infrastructure,
The article reveals how the U.S. distributes billions of dollars in foreign aid to different countries. In fiscal year 2022, Ukraine received the largest amount, $11.2 billion, primarily due to the Russian invasion. Israel followed with $3.3 billion, consistent over several years and mostly allocated to security-related purposes. The data,
The U.S. has indefinitely postponed the military exercise “NOBLE PARTNER” with Georgia, originally set for July 2024, due to tensions over Georgia’s accusations against the U.S. and Western allies of pushing them to confront Russia and attempting coups. The U.S. Defense Department cited these allegations and deemed it an inappropriate
On July 6, 2024, the military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger signed a new defense pact called the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) during a summit in Niger’s capital. This pact, designed to support each other against rebellions and external threats, marks a bold move away from the
A new report reveals that Cuba has expanded its electronic surveillance capabilities with four upgraded facilities, including one near Guantanamo Bay, sparking concerns about China’s espionage activities near U.S. shores. The facilities, strategically located, are suspected to support China’s efforts to spy on American military activities. Satellite images indicate significant
