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Explosives-Laden Drone Intercepted Near Erbil International Airport
The Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate (CTD) confirmed the drone was shot down before reaching its target, resulting in no casualties or material…
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Search for Crew of Houthi-Sunk Vessel Eternity C Called Off
The decision to end the search was made by the vessel’s owner to prioritize the safe return of the 10 rescued individuals, leaving 11 crew members…
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Analysis On Iranian Supreme Leader’s Statements on Potential Strikes Against US Bases in the Middle East
On 26 June 2025, Khamenei delivered a televised address where he similarly stated that Iran delivered a "slap in the face" to the United States, adding…
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Analysis: Recent Maritime Attacks Near Al Hudaydah, Yemen
The attacks resulted in the sinking of both vessels, with all crew members of the MV Magic Seas rescued, while the MV Eternity C suffered casualties and…
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The discussions focused on the successful joint efforts in recent military operations against Iran, emphasizing the strength of U.S.-Israeli military…
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Colombia: Over 80 Killed, 20 Injured After Peace Talks Collapse Between Government and ELN
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Telecommunications Cables Linking Finland To Europe, and Lithuania And Sweden Cut. European Countries Working Together Counter Russian…
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Operation Midnight Hammer: U.S. Strategic Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
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CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty To Leaking Israeli Plans To Attack Iran
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US Resumes Weapon Shipments to Ukraine Amid Escalation By Russia
The Pentagon has released a statement saying that the US will be sending additional weaponry to Ukraine to aid the country in its self-defense until the…
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Kerr County Flooding and Response Efforts, Updated Death Toll
Texas saw up to 15 inches of rain fall in just a few hours, overwhelming local infrastructure and triggering a swift, coordinated response
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Revocation of the Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham: Overview and Analysis
It builds on the June 30 Executive Order for Syria sanctions revocation and acknowledges the efforts of the new Syrian government under President Ahmed…
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Comprehensive Report: Israeli Airstrikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen
Israel claims the vessel was repurposed as a radar station for tracking maritime traffic, a justification linked to ongoing Houthi ballistic missile and…
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Double Jihadist Attacks Kill 10 Nigerien Soldiers Near Burkina Faso Border
The attacks occurred in a region known for its vulnerability to jihadist violence, particularly from groups linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic State…
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Texas Floods: At Least 79 Deaths. Causes and Impact Analysis
The flooding, caused by heavy rainfall, led to rapid water rises along the Guadalupe River, overwhelming local communities.
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Pentagon, Northern Command Provide Update on Southern Border Security, Recruitment Success
Approximately 8,500 military personnel from Joint Task Force Southern Border, established in March 2025 by U.S. Northern Command, have been deployed to…
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FBI Arrests Chinese Nationals for Spying on U.S. Navy and Recruiting Service Members
The individuals are accused of acting as agents for China's Ministry of State Security (MSS), engaging in activities that included collecting…
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Coeur d'Alene Firefighter Ambush: Analysis of Sunday’s Incident
The suspect, 20-year-old Wess Roley, a male acting alone, was found deceased after a shootout with police, with a firearm nearby as flames approached.
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U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites: Damage and Uranium Movement Analysis
Insufficient evidence prevents a definitive judgment on whether the U.S. strikes fully destroyed Iran’s nuclear facilities or whether enriched uranium…
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Iran’s Parliament Approves IAEA Cooperation Suspension Following U.S. and Israeli Strikes
This decision follows military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities: Israeli strikes began on June 13, 2025, targeting Esfahan, and U.S. strikes hit…
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Chinese Military Activity Surges Around Taiwan, NATO Adjusts Strategy To Respond To Russia, and China's Naval, Nuclear Growth
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is adjusting the alliance’s strategy in response to China’s naval and nuclear growth.
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Operation Midnight Hammer: U.S. Strategic Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
This marked the largest-ever deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and the first combat use of the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), a 15-ton…
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U.S. President Donald Trump Arrives At White House Ahead Of National Security Meeting In The Situation Room, Says US Attacked Iranian…
The United States moved heavy B-2 bombers from a Missouri base to a military base located in the Pacific, we're looking further into where the attacks…
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U.S. Contemplates Strikes on Iran’s Fordow Facility Amid Israel-Iran Escalation
The European Union enhanced Red Sea surveillance, and electronic interference in the Gulf disrupted navigation, signaling a broadening regional crisis.
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International Reactions to Israel-Iran Military Escalation, June 13-16
Iran’s leadership has framed its response as a legitimate exercise of self-defense, condemning Israel’s actions and rallying regional support.
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