Britain is planning a major military exercise to test how it could mobilise its large population of military veterans in preparation for a potential war. The exercise would involve retired soldiers being called back into service, with officials describing it as a scale of mobilisation not seen in Britain for many years. The plan comes as the UK faces growing concerns about threats from Russia … Continue reading UK Army to mobilize veterans in preparation for war

Iran claims that its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy captured an advanced unmanned U.S. military submarine near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media said the vessel was intercepted during what the IRGC described as a complex intelligence and operational mission. The Iranian military claims the unmanned submarine is one of the United States’ most advanced autonomous underwater systems, which could potentially … Continue reading Iran declares capture of US sub near Strait of Hormuz

A powerful eruption of Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano has disrupted air travel, leaving around 270,000 passengers affected and grounding more than 2,000 flights.  The volcano, located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, has sent volcanic ash thousands of feet into the atmosphere, reaching areas around Jakarta and forcing several airports to close.  Schools in several affected regions have moved classes online, while authorities have advised … Continue reading Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure

Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide and other war crimes, was buried in Serbia on Monday with military honors and a large crowd in attendance.  Mladic died last week while serving a life sentence for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, the siege of Sarajevo and other atrocities during the Bosnian War. Many Serbs continue to view Mladic as … Continue reading War criminal Mladic is buried as a hero in Serbia despite EU warnings

Nepal is dealing with severe flooding and landslides that have caused major destruction and raised concerns about the reliability of information coming out of the country. The disaster has highlighted questions about how China is reporting on the situation, particularly because of Beijing’s close relationship with Nepal and its influence over regional information. Reports and images coming from affected areas have been difficult to independently … Continue reading As Nepal identifies those killed in the floods, questions grow over China’s reporting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has formally deployed a new warship called the Kang Kon, saying it is capable of delivering devastating retaliatory strikes against an enemy.  The destroyer was commissioned at the eastern port of Wonsan as North Korea continues efforts to strengthen and modernize its navy. North Korea said the Kang Kon carries the same weapons systems as the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon, which analysts … Continue reading North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’

Israeli airstrikes on the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Rumman killed at least 11 people, including two children and two medics, according to Lebanese state media.  One strike destroyed a three-story residential building, killing nine people and injuring five others, while a separate drone strike hit a civilian vehicle carrying two medics. The strikes came as Israel continues military operations against Hezbollah despite a U.S.-brokered … Continue reading Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 12 as fears of escalation mount