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Two American Aid Workers Injured in Gaza Grenade Attack Blamed on Hamas

Two American aid workers were injured on Saturday in a grenade attack at a food distribution center in Khan Younis, operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.- and Israeli-supported relief organization. The GHF said the Americans, both military veterans, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and had received medical treatment. (Read More)​​

Ukraine Hits Russian Airbase and Military Supply Pipelines in Drone Assault

Ukrainian forces struck the Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast, which houses Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-30SM jets, early Saturday. According to Ukraine’s General Staff, the strike damaged a depot housing glide bombs, a training aircraft, and “possibly other aircraft.” (Read More)​

Alleged Houthi Attack Hits Liberian Ship in Red Sea; Israel Strikes Back

A Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, Magic Seas, came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea about 100 kilometers southwest of Hodeida, Yemen, according to a group overseen by the British military. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that armed men fired guns and launched rocket-propelled grenades at the ship, forcing the crew to abandon it after it caught fire and began taking on water. (Read More)​

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China Ran Disinformation Campaign Against Rafale Jets After India-Pakistan Clash: French Report

French intelligence officials alleged that China launched a coordinated campaign to discredit the Rafale fighter jet following its deployment by India during air clashes with Pakistan in May. According to a report shared with the Associated Press by a French military official, Chinese defense attachés used diplomatic channels, particularly through embassies, to pressure countries that have purchased or are considering the Rafale, such as Indonesia, to cancel or reconsider their deals. (Read More)​

Russia Deploys Combat Motorcycle Units in Ukraine Following Armored Vehicle Losses

Russia reportedly began deploying motorcycle units across the frontlines in Ukraine, using dirt bikes for assault, supply runs, and casualty evacuation. The shift follows heavy losses of armored vehicles to Ukrainian drones. Since early 2025, Russian forces have been training logistics riders and assault “dragoons” at specialized facilities. A video posted by @wartranslated on Sunday shows one of these training grounds made just for combat biker units. (Read More)​

Japan to Transfer Retired Warships to Philippines Amid Tensions with China

Japan will transfer six decommissioned Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines to strengthen the country’s maritime defense amid rising tensions with China, Yomiuri Shimbun reported Sunday. The plan reportedly includes six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts that have been in service with Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for over 30 years. (Read More)​

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Saab CEO Micael Johansson on the Future of Warfare and Why Europe Needs Its Own ‘Golden Dome’ | Time

Saab CEO Micael Johansson, now also head of Europe’s top defense industry group, is calling for a European air defense system similar to Israel’s Iron Dome. As war drives global rearmament, Saab’s market value has surged to $27 billion. Johansson urges greater regional coordination to strengthen Europe’s defense and reduce reliance on foreign systems. (Read More)​​

Khamenei Appears in Public for the First Time After Conflict With Israel and US

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance Saturday since the 12-day war between Iran, Israel, and the United States. State media reported that the Iranian leader attended an Ashura-eve ceremony at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosque on Saturday. In videos shared by multiple media outlets on social media, Khamenei was seen waving to worshippers dressed in black. (Read More)​

CIA Admits Shadowy Officer Monitored Oswald Before JFK Assassination, New Records Reveal | Axios

The CIA now admits officer George Joannides ran a covert operation that had contact with Lee Harvey Oswald before JFK’s assassination. Documents show he used an alias while managing the anti-Castro DRE, which clashed with Oswald and promoted his pro-Castro image. The agency had denied ties to DRE and misled investigations. Joannides later worked with a congressional probe without revealing his role. Critics call it a cover-up, though no link to the assassination is confirmed. (Read More)​

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