The US said it carried out new self-defense strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and boats suspected of laying mines, according to US Central Command. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed it had shot down a US drone and engaged other aircraft, while warning it reserves the right to retaliate for ceasefire violations. The strikes reportedly occurred near Bandar Abbas, a strategic port near the Strait … Continue reading US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats

According to reports, the United States is planning to reduce military assets assigned to NATO, including fighter jets, warships, and submarines, in the event of a European crisis. A Pentagon envoy reportedly told NATO officials that US fighter jet contributions would be cut by about one-third and that destroyers would be withdrawn from NATO force commitments. Submarines are also expected to be removed from the … Continue reading Secret NATO ultimatum sparks panic as US pulls jets, bombers and submarines from Europe

Cambodia has enacted a new conscription law requiring men aged 18 to 25 to serve two years in the military, with penalties for evasion of up to five years in prison. The law replaces a 2006 statute that was never enforced and includes provisions for voluntary service for women and exemptions for certain groups like monks and people with disabilities. It was signed into effect … Continue reading Cambodia’s new conscription law takes effect in wake of conflict with Thailand

Nineteen Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group are returning from Syrian detention camps, with flights arriving in Sydney and Melbourne. Australian officials said some may face criminal charges, warning that anyone involved in crimes will face prosecution. The government stressed it provided no assistance for the return and has long-standing security plans to monitor and manage returnees. Earlier this month, several … Continue reading 19 Australian women and children linked to Islamic State group set to return from Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to intensify strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, saying Israel would continue and escalate its campaign despite a recent ceasefire extension. Soon after his statement, Israeli forces launched attacks on Hezbollah-related sites in the Bekaa Valley and other areas. The escalation reportedly triggered people to flee Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, while Lebanon was marking Liberation Day. … Continue reading Israel to intensify Lebanon offensive to ‘crush’ Hezbollah

Russia has warned it will carry out a “series of systematic strikes” on defense-related facilities in Kyiv in response to a Ukrainian drone attack in the occupied Luhansk region that reportedly killed at least 18 people. Moscow said the attack on Starobilsk was “the last straw” and accused Ukraine of targeting civilians and committing terrorism. Russian officials said the planned strikes will focus on sites … Continue reading Russia warns foreigners to leave Kyiv as it prepares ‘systematic strikes’

The U.S. military said it carried out limited “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and mine-laying boats while maintaining restraint during an ongoing ceasefire. At the same time, President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were progressing and proposed that several countries, including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader peace agreement. The proposal has drawn … Continue reading US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes in Iran