Senior Pentagon officials recommended providing Ukraine with white phosphorus munitions for use in battlefield illumination and smoke screens, but the White House has repeatedly rejected the idea due to concerns over civilian harm. White phosphorus is not illegal, but its use carries significant risks, including severe burns and respiratory damage. The Pentagon’s recommendation aimed to supply Ukraine with these shells for non-lethal purposes, but the … Continue reading Pentagon has recommends giving white phosphorus shells to Ukraine

NATO is preparing to transport large numbers of wounded troops during a potential war with Russia, possibly using hospital trains due to likely challenges with air evacuations. Lieutenant-General Alexander Sollfrank, NATO’s logistics commander, noted that medical evacuations in a Russia conflict would involve a larger war zone and more casualties compared to recent wars. Russian air defenses would complicate air evacuations, making trains a viable … Continue reading NATO plans for large-scale transport of wounded troops in case of Russia war

China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, raising regional security concerns amid its rivalry with the U.S. The ICBM carried a dummy warhead and landed in a designated area, with China stating the test was part of routine training and not directed at any nation. This marked the first such long-range test in 44 years, the Associated Press has reported. Analysts … Continue reading China fires ICBM into Pacific

IDF Northern Commander Maj. Gen. Uri Gordon told troops they must be ready to invade Lebanon, as tensions with Hezbollah escalate. He emphasized the need to improve security for 60,000 northern residents displaced for nearly a year. Gordon highlighted that the conflict has entered a new phase, with Operation Northern Arrows targeting Hezbollah’s firepower and leadership, The Jerusalem Post has reported. While airstrikes continue, former … Continue reading IDF commander urges readiness for possible Lebanon invasion amid Hezbollah conflict

Israel’s top general, Maj Gen Herzi Halevi, stated that the country is preparing for a possible ground invasion of Lebanon as airstrikes continue to target Hezbollah’s infrastructure. The Israeli military is calling up reserves and readying troops for operations in response to Hezbollah’s missile attacks, including a failed strike on Tel Aviv. Amid growing international pressure for a ceasefire, the US warned of the risk … Continue reading Israel widens air strikes after Hezbollah fires at Tel Aviv

Specialist divers surveying the wreck of the superyacht Bayesian, which sank off Sicily in August, killing seven people, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, have requested heightened security. Concerns have arisen over sensitive data possibly stored in encrypted hard drives on board, which may interest foreign governments. Lynch, linked to British and American intelligence services, founded the cybersecurity company Darktrace. Italian prosecutors are investigating manslaughter … Continue reading Sunken superyacht believed to contain watertight safes with sensitive intelligence data

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, held hostage by separatist rebels in Indonesia’s Papua region for over a year, was freed on Saturday. Mehrtens, who worked for Susi Air, was abducted in February 2023. His release followed extensive negotiations involving local leaders and church officials. No demands were made in return. Mehrtens’ family expressed gratitude to the Indonesian government for prioritizing peaceful negotiations, the Associated Press … Continue reading A New Zealand pilot is freed after 19 months in rebel captivity in Indonesia’s Papua region

An explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran killed at least 33 workers and injured 17 others, with several still missing. The blast occurred at the Tabas mine, likely caused by a methane gas leak, and trapped workers deep underground. Rescue efforts are ongoing. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered an investigation and support for victims’ families. This disaster is one of the deadliest in … Continue reading Explosion at coal mine in eastern Iran kills dozens of workers