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UKRAINE – The Ukrainian president has claimed that Russia could attack NATO member country within 5 years, while criticizing the proposed 5% defense spending as very slow. In an interview with Sky News, aired on Tuesday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believes that Russia could attack a NATO member state within five years to test Article … Read more
IRAN – Iran have denied that it have violated the Israel-Iran truce announced on Tuesday, dismissing claims that it fired missiles in the occupied territories of Palestine after the ceasefire came into effect. This comes after the Israeli Defense minister Israel Katz ordered IDF to conduct intensive strikes on Tehran, stating that Iran had violated … Read more
PALESTINE – New Israeli strikes on Gaza today (Tuesday) have left at least 50 Palestinians dead, most of whom were seeking aid as per medical sources. A medical source said that 37 people lost their lives in Israeli army fire while waiting near an aid distribution point in the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza and … Read more
ISRAEL – Despite the announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the Israeli defense minister Israel Katz on Tuesday ordered the IDF to conduct intensive strikes to the Iranian capital, Tehran, accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire. “I instructed the IDF, in coordination with the Prime Minister, to continue the intense strike activity in Tehran to … Read more
USA – The US secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem stated that the Florida ICE detention centers will be funded by the federal government, including the proposed Everglades site. Noem said Florida’s immigration detention centers will be largely funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s shelter and services program, which assists groups and cities receiving … Read more
IRAN – Iran has launched retaliatory attacks on US military bases in Iraq and Qatar in an operation dubbed “Herald of Victory.” Explosions heard in Qatar’s capital, Doha and air defenses activated in US airbase in Iraq. Iran’s IRGC statement states that the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha heavily targeted. Sirens being heard in … Read more
RUSSIA – The Russian president on Monday stated that serial production of Oreshnik ballistic missiles is underway, while addressing a meeting with graduates of military universities at the Kremlin. He emphasized increasing the combat capabilities of all branches of the Russian military, and reminded that a separate branch of the army dealing with drone warfare … Read more
PALESTINE – The current Gaza death toll today (Sunday) is at 55,959 since Israel launched its operation across the strip, according to health ministry. A ministry statement said that 51 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, while 104 people were injured, taking the number of injuries to 131,242 in the Israeli … Read more
ISRAEL – The Israeli army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin on Sunday confirmed that the US strikes on Iran nuclear facilities were coordinated with the Israeli army. He noted that Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has been “in constant contact” with both the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff and the head … Read more
PALESTINE – Israeli strikes on Gaza on Sunday have killed a member of the Gaza Civil Defense in the central part of the strip, which brings the death toll to 121 since the Israeli onslaught started. In a statement, the General Directorate of Civil Defense identified the victim as Mohammad Nasser Ghorab, who was killed … Read more
RUSSIA – After US direct involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict by striking Iranian nuclear sites overnight, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday that there’ some countries ready to supply Iran with nuclear weapons. “A number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their nuclear weapons,” he said. … Read more
RUSSIA – The Russian president said it is essential to “declare Ukraine a neutral country, outside any military alliances, and without nuclear weapons,” adding that such guarantees are vital for lasting regional stability. He stressed that Russia insists on Kyiv recognizing the results of referendums held in four Ukrainian regions, warning: “Ignoring them would mean … Read more
IRAN – 5 members of the Iran’s IRGC were killed Saturday in Israeli Strike that targeted Khorramabad in western Iran according to local sources. Khorramabad, the capital of the Lorestan province, has not been previously reported as a primary target in the ongoing hostilities between Iran and Israel. Iranian media reported earlier Saturday that two … Read more
RUSSIA – President Vladimir Putin has affirmed that Russia Supports Iran’s peaceful nuclear programme, emphasizing that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found no evidence suggesting Tehran seeks to build nuclear weapons. “The fatwa in Iran banning nuclear weapons is of great importance,” he added, underscoring the religious ruling as a key element in … Read more
IRAN – These are today’s latest news on Israel-Iran conflict: Isfahan Nuclear Facility in Iran Struck Israel launched strikes today (Saturday) targeting the Isfahan nuclear facility in Iran as well as on Lenjan, Mobarakeh, Shahreza, and Isfahan County. Isfahan’s Deputy Governor Akbar Salehi confirmed that the nuclear site in Isfahan was a primary target of … Read more
RUSSIA – Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange as agreed in the Istanbul truce talks was carried out today (Friday), the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The ministry confirmed that both sides exchanged groups of servicemen equal in number, though it did not disclose the number of individuals involved in the swap. According to the statement, the repatriated Russian … Read more
IRAN – Israel on Friday targeted the vicinity near the Shahid Madani International Airport in Tabriz as reported by local sources. In a statement, the governor’s office of East Azerbaijan province said that two strikes were carried out in Ilkhchi and near the airport. Local sources said a radar installation in the area was also … Read more
ISRAEL – At least 2,517 Israelis have been reported injured in the Israel-Iran conflict as of today (Friday) as per the official data from the Israeli Health Ministry. Observers, however, said the Israeli losses are higher than reported, given the strict censorship imposed by Tel Aviv on publishing any information related to the locations of … Read more
CHINA – Chinese firms have been excluded in the EU public procurement tenders for medical devices according to a European Commission statement on Friday. The tender is worth over 5 million euros ($5.7 million). The Commission said the move is in response to discriminatory practices by China, which the statement said has excluded EU-made medical … Read more
NIGER – A western Niger attack by Daesh terrorist group on Thursday claimed the lives of 34 soldiers and left others injured near Malian border. The attack on Thursday in the town of Banibangou, 250 kilometers (155 miles) from the capital Niamey, was blamed on ISIS (Daesh) in the Sahel region and killed 34 and … Read more