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US Strike In Southern Caribbean, Military Buildup, Venezuelan Response in SOUTHCOM Region
On September 01, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, during a news conference, described the U.S. naval deployment as a notable continental challenge…
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European Commission Accuses Russia of GPS Jamming on President's Plane Over Bulgaria
The incident occurred during von der Leyen’s four-day tour of European Union (EU) nations bordering Russia and Belarus, including Latvia, Finland…
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Gunfire from Venezuelan Shore Targets Guyana Election Ballot Escort in Upper Cuyuni River
Nine commission officials were aboard the vessels during the event. The patrol returned fire and maneuvered to safety without injuries or damage to…
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August 2025

U.S. Typhon Missile System Temporary Deployment to Japan for Joint Exercises
This marks the first deployment of the Typhon system to Japan, following its earlier use in the Philippines in 2024. China asked the U.S. and Japan not…
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US Forces Reposition from Baghdad Bases Amid Iraq Transition Plan Ending September 2025
Sites prepared for handover are proceeding according to the established schedule, with movements shifting from Union III in Baghdad and Ayn al-Asad to…
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Venezuela Deploys Iranian-Designed Drones and Warships Amid U.S. Naval Buildup in Caribbean
Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López announced the mobilization, including significant drone assets and naval patrols with larger vessels…
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Pentagon Terminates Digital Escorts Program Involving Chinese Nationals Amid Joint Advisory on State-Sponsored Cyber Threats
The program, intended to support cloud maintenance, had operated until revelations in 2025 prompted action.
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Shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis Classified as Domestic Terrorism
The attack occurred at the Catholic church, with the shooter using multiple firearms before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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China's Great Firewall Temporarily Enforces HTTPS Traffic Block
Evaluations based on available data point to an internal cause, such as a setup error or a test of network controls, rather than outside interference.
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Belarus Considering Nuclear Warheads for Polonez Rocket Artillery Systems
This high-precision weapon requires ongoing adjustments, having been developed in collaboration with China and later modernized by Belarusian…
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Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Alleged Involvement in Antisemitic Attacks
The Australian Prime Minister stated that the country's Security Intelligence Organization determined Iran was responsible for at least two incidents…
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U.S. B-1B Lancer and Allied Aircraft Conduct Formation Flyover Over Latvia
The event involved U.S. B-1B Lancers and two Hungarian Gripens deployed to Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania for NATO air policing.
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