At least eight people were killed across Ukraine in Russian missile and drone strikes, including a major attack near Kyiv that also wounded several others. Ukrainian officials say Russia is shifting tactics to increase civilian harm, including more daytime strikes and broader targeting beyond energy infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled openness to an Easter truce despite the escalation, while Ukraine reported hundreds of drones and … Continue reading Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce

U.S. special forces have entered Iran to rescue a crew member from a downed F-15 fighter jet, reportedly the first U.S. fighter lost to enemy fire in the conflict. Two pilots ejected from the aircraft, with one successfully rescued and now receiving medical treatment. The rescue involved helicopters and refueling aircraft, which were also targeted by Iranian forces and sustained damage but returned safely. Efforts … Continue reading US special forces enter Iran to rescue jet pilot as choppers hit

Iranian forces claimed they shot down two U.S. military aircraft, an F-15 over southwestern Iran and an A-10 near the Strait of Hormuz, though U.S. officials have not confirmed the incidents. Iran said the F-15 was destroyed by air defenses, while the A-10 reportedly crashed into the Gulf, with its pilot said to be safe. One F-15 crew member was rescued, but another remains missing, … Continue reading Iran says it downed two US jets as search for one pilot continues

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has urged all United States citizens to leave Iraq immediately due to imminent threats from Iran-aligned militias. The warning follows reports of the kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, allegedly by militants linked to Kataib Hezbollah. Officials say militias may target Americans, infrastructure, and locations associated with the U.S., with risks of further attacks and abductions. Travel is complicated by closed airspace, though overland routes to neighboring … Continue reading Americans in Iraq warned to leave ‘now’ amid threats of imminent attacks

Austria has blocked United States military aircraft from using its airspace for operations against Iran, citing its neutrality laws. Officials said several U.S. requests had been made, but each case would be reviewed individually. Other European countries, including Spain, have taken similar steps, restricting American warplane access amid the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has allowed limited U.S. use of its bases for defensive purposes, the Metro has reported. The situation … Continue reading Austria latest to block US warplanes from using its airspace

China has resumed large-scale island-building in the South China Sea, focusing on Antelope Reef, which could become its largest military base there. The project may include a runway, missile systems, and surveillance facilities, strengthening China’s strategic position and supporting its territorial claims. The move comes amid ongoing disputes with regional players like Vietnam and Philippines, while the United Statescontinues to oppose Beijing’s expansion. Analysts say the buildup could be significant in any … Continue reading China Is Building Another Massive Base in the South China Sea

Fighting between Iran, Israel, and the United States has intensified, with attacks spreading across the Middle East and showing no sign of easing after a month of war. Iran said it struck U.S.-linked industrial sites in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, as well as Israeli military facilities, in retaliation for earlier strikes on its own infrastructure. The conflict has increasingly targeted economic assets, raising concerns about global energy supplies, especially as … Continue reading Iran vows ‘crushing’ attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructure

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly launched multiple attacks across the region, including a claimed strike on an Oracle data center in Dubai, which local officials denied. The group also allegedly targeted an Amazon cloud facility in Bahrain, causing damage and a fire, according to officials and reports. Meanwhile, drones struck near a U.S. diplomatic site by Baghdad Airport and crashed at Iraq’s Trebil … Continue reading IRGC claims to have attacked Dubai Oracle data center, US fighter jets at Jordan’s Al Azraq base