Russia cancelled arms delivery to Yemen’s Houthis after Saudi, US pressure
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Russia was reportedly set to deliver arms and military equipment to Yemen’s Houthi rebels last month, before pulling back due to pressure by the United States and Saudi…
US Central Command chief Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla visits Middle East
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) arrived in the Middle East on Saturday. The visit by Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla coincides with US and Israeli preparations for…
Poland prepares to receive first F-35
WARSAW (Agencies): Poland is preparing to receive the first of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft, with deliveries to commence later in August. Lockheed Martin…
Iran says Hamas leader Haniyeh was killed by ‘short-range projectile’
TEHRN (Agencies): : Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Saturday that Israel killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh using a “short-range projectile” launched from outside of his accommodation in Tehran.“This terrorist operation…
US Embassy Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon Immediately Amid Rising Tensions
Beirut (Agencies): The United States Embassy in Lebanon on Saturday urged US citizens to leave the country immediately on any available flights due to the deteriorating security situation in the…
Ukraine says it sank Russian submarine in Crimea
KYIV (Agencies): Ukraine’s military says it attacked and destroyed a Russian submarine while it was anchored at a port in the occupied Crimean peninsula. The Rostov-on-Don, a kilo-class attack submarine…
At least 32 killed after suicide bombers target beach restaurant in Somali capital
Mogadishu (Agencies): At least 32 people have been killed and dozens injured in a suicide attack at a beach restaurant in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Friday, state media SONNA…
A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests
NEW YORK (Agencies): A vital system of Atlantic Ocean currents that influences weather across the world could collapse as soon as the late 2030s, scientists have suggested in a new…
Iran arrests senior officials in probe of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination
TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at his Tehran guesthouse, the New York Times reported. The investigation’s intensity highlights the…
Former US CENTCOM Commander, Gen. George B. Crist, Passes Away
Tampa, Fla. (Agencies): U.S. Central Command has announced the passing of Gen. George B. Crist, United States Marine Corps (Retired), former US CENTCOM Commander. Gen. Crist made history as the…