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Houthis seize Mayun island, tightening pressure on Red Sea oil route
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured Mayun island, a strategic outpost at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, according to two officials. The development opens a new front in the Iran war and adds to concerns over Saudi oil exports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, o...
Public school district in Indiana bans Stanley cups and other metal water bottles because they can be used as weapons
Metal water bottles have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years as companies like Stanley have come out with a plethora of designs and sizes
UN extends Darfur arms embargo by a month as Sudan vote splits council
The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously voted to extend the arms embargo on Sudan's western Darfur region for a month, while negotiations continue on a US proposal to expand the embargo across the country. The move underlined sharp divisions in the council, with Russia maki...
Will Bears beat the Panthers? Our experts make score predictions - Bears Wire
The Chicago Bears will open the 2026 NFL season against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, where Chicago is looking to kick things off with a win in the second season under head coach Ben Johnson.
Belarus considers military mobilization – Lukashenko
FILE PHOTO. A Belarusian self-propelled howitzer carried on a trailer in the background. © Sputnik / Viktor Tolochko Belarus will bolster its military combat readiness and could even announce “mobilization” to test it, President Alexander Lukashenko has said.
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
British diplomats condemned Israeli conduct in the occupied West Bank as a pattern of human rights abuses in 2002 – 24 years before London took a tougher stance towards Israel this week.
How Anthropic says Claude was used for weapons, spying and cyber operations
Sept 11 - Anthropic said in a threat intelligence report on Thursday that several actors had used its Claude AI models for activities ranging from weapons development and cyber operations to surveillance and fraud.
USS Cole commander recalls chilling 9/11 warning at CIA just 20 minutes before first plane hit
Kirk Lippold warned CIA officials that a catastrophic attack was coming just 20 minutes before the first plane struck the World Trade Center.
In photos: Remembering the Sept. 11 attacks, 25 years later
Around the U.S., ceremonies commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11th terror attacks in New York and at the Pentagon.
Australian Army’s Taipan fleet resumes flying following MRH-90 crash
Australian Army’s Taipan fleet resumes flying following MRH-90 crash news24.com.au
Israeli Army "Categorically Rejects" Alleged AI Use In Targeting Gazans
The Israeli-made film "NAZA" uses conversations with 24 different Israeli military or intelligence whistleblowers who spoke on condition that their identities be protected, with interviewees describing how they felt like they worked in a killing "factory" or a lethal video game.
Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons - PBS
Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons PBS
Retired Army man stole AK-203 rifles, pistols and 1,900 rounds from Hyderabad unit
Hyderabad police have arrested a retired Army Havildar for stealing firearms and nearly 1,900 rounds of ammunition from the Kote and Magazine rooms of the 20 Battalion, Madras Regiment, located in the high-security military area of Bollarum in Secunderabad Cantonment, Hyderabad. ...
How U.S. Naval Base Damage Will Impact Iran War - Newsweek
The U.S. Navy base in Bahrain was badly damaged by Iranian strikes, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao has said in a rare high-level acknowledgment of damage to the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, that may raise questions about American capabilities in the Middle East.
Türkiye contributes to regional and global stability through bilateral relations, NATO: Defense Ministry spokesperson
Türkiye contributes to regional and global stability through bilateral relations, NATO: Defense Ministry spokesperson aa.com.tr
Several US fighter jets damaged in Iranian strikes on Jordan: Report
Multiple US military aircraft were damaged in Iranian strikes carried out overnight Tuesday into Wednesday local time on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, CBS News reported, citing sources familiar with the situation.
Houthi advances puts India and global trade closer to the edge
Houthi forces are close to seizing control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, crucial for global shipping. This advance heightens concerns over trade security and energy supply chains around the world. India could experience rising costs and extended transit times for its goods. The Ho...