Col. Nissim Yogev, a combat flight navigator with 25 years of service in the Israeli Air Force, decided to stop reporting for volunteer reserve duty after the government’s move to limit the power of the Supreme Court. He and other reservists believe this undermines Israel’s liberal democracy and breaks the social contract they’ve upheld. Thousands of reservists have suspended their service in protest, impacting the … Continue reading Israeli Reservists Start Missing Duty, Threatening Military Unity and Readiness

On Tuesday (August 1), the Polish Ministry of Defence issued a statement indicating that, based on the analysis presented by commanders and service chiefs, it was confirmed that on August 1, 2023, two Belarusian helicopters violated Polish airspace. The helicopters were engaged in training exercises near the border at the time of the incident, the Daily Express has reported. On the other hand, Minsk refutes … Continue reading Poland puts NATO on alert after Belarus violates airspace

The Kremlin issued a direct and stark warning, hinting at the possibility of employing nuclear weapons following the Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow’s prominent skyscraper area. Early on Sunday morning, three drones struck a high-profile office building and residential skyscraper in Moscow, prompting Russia’s Defence Ministry to label it as an ‘attempted terrorist attack by the Kyiv regime’. Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president and … Continue reading Kremlin threatens use of nuclear weapons in retaliation for drone strike on Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a stern warning on Sunday, stating that Russia would face the consequences of its actions as “war” appeared to be approaching. He emphasized that the conflict was gradually spreading to Russia’s symbolic centers and military bases, characterizing it as an inevitable and just course of events. During his visit to Ivano-Frankivsk in the western part of Ukraine, Zelensky highlighted the … Continue reading Zelensky Says ‘War’ Coming To Russia After Moscow Drone Attack

According to state media reports on Thursday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to discuss military matters and the regional security situation. The meeting showcases Pyongyang’s support for Russia’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. This development coincided with the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the armistice that marked the end of fighting in the … Continue reading Kim Jong Un meets with Russian defense minister to discuss military cooperation

Thursday saw intense fighting in southeastern Ukraine, with a Western official reporting that Kyiv had initiated a major push, and Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledging that “hostilities have intensified significantly.” Over the past few weeks, battles have erupted at various points along the more than 1,000-kilometer front line, the Associated Press has reported. Ukraine is engaging in a counteroffensive, utilizing Western-supplied weapons and troops trained … Continue reading Putin says fighting has intensified, with heavy losses for Kyiv forces

On Wednesday, Iran disclosed new information to the United Nations regarding two sites near Tehran that were flagged by inspectors for containing traces of manmade uranium. This move comes amid heightened tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, which has been advancing, and the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers remaining in disarray. Iran’s uranium enrichment is now closer than ever to weapons-grade levels, adding to concerns, … Continue reading Iran gives ‘detailed answers’ to UN inspectors over 2 sites where manmade uranium particles found

According to a Kyiv official who spoke to CNN, Ukrainian forces were responsible for the drone strikes that took place in Moscow early on Monday. The official, representing Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, stated that their agency conducted the operation, which Russia referred to as a “terrorist attack of the Kiev regime,” using the Russian spelling for Ukraine’s capital. The Kyiv official requested anonymity as they had … Continue reading Ukraine carried out drone attack on Moscow, officials say

Relentless wildfires are wreaking havoc in Greece, compelling tens of thousands of individuals to evacuate from the picturesque islands of Rhodes and Corfu. This natural disaster is not only disrupting the lives of residents but has also left many tourists stranded at airports and makeshift shelters. The situation is part of a larger pattern of heatwaves that have been affecting various countries in Europe since … Continue reading Wildfires in Greece prompt massive evacuations, leaving tourists in limbo

Despite widespread protests aimed at preventing its passage, Israeli Members of Parliament have successfully enacted a highly contentious bill into law. This new legislation strips the Supreme Court of its authority to overturn government actions deemed unreasonable. The law marks the first in a series of fiercely contested reforms aimed at reducing the influence of the judiciary, BBC has reported. The proposed reforms have sparked … Continue reading Israel judicial reform: Key bill becomes law amid mass protests

On Thursday, mercenaries from the Russian military company Wagner engaged in joint drills with the Belarusian military, marking their return to cooperation almost a month after their brief rebellion against Moscow. In response to these war games, Poland bolstered its troop presence on its border with Belarus. The decision for these maneuvers followed a commitment by Wagner’s chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin, to assist in safeguarding Belarus … Continue reading Russia’s Wagner mercenaries launch joint training with Belarusian military near Poland’s border

On Thursday, North Korea’s defense minister made a statement regarding the current port visit of a US nuclear-capable submarine to South Korea. According to the minister, this visit might fulfill the legal conditions that would prompt Pyongyang to employ its nuclear weapons. The relationship between North and South Korea has reached one of its lowest points, with diplomatic efforts stalled and North Korean leader Kim … Continue reading North Korea Says US Sub Deployment Meets Threshold For Nuke Use

According to Ukrainian officials, Russia has commenced aerial assaults on the port city of Odesa in Ukraine for a second consecutive night. Simultaneously, there have been reports of explosions in Sevastopol, the port city in Crimea that is annexed by Russia. In the early hours of Wednesday, Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper posted on social media, informing that air defense systems were actively countering a … Continue reading Russia attacks Ukraine’s Odesa, explosions reported in Sevastopol

On Tuesday, U.S. officials confirmed that an American soldier, who had served nearly two months in a South Korean prison, made a daring escape across the heavily fortified border into North Korea. This incident marked the first time in almost five years that an American has been detained in North Korea. Private 2nd Class Travis King, 23, had been incarcerated on assault charges and was … Continue reading US soldier who fled to North Korea had served 2 months in South Korea prison on assault charge