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Hamas Leader’s Assassination Nearly Derailed by Air Conditioning Malfunction

Israel’s assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31, in Tehran nearly failed due to an unexpected complication: a broken air conditioning unit, according to a Channel 12 report. The network revealed new details about the operation on Saturday, days after Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed for the first time that Israel was responsible for the assassination of the Hamas leader. (Read More)​

Saudi Arabia in Talks with Türkiye to Purchase 100 TF Kaan Fighter Jets

Saudi Arabia has begun negotiations with Türkiye to acquire 100 TF Kaan fifth-generation stealth fighter jets, according to Ekotrent. The discussions took place during a three-day meeting in Istanbul, where Türkiye’s Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün hosted Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari and Air Force Commander Turki bin Bandar Al Saud. (Read More)​

Diary of Fallen Soldier Reveals Challenges for North Koreans in Ukraine

Recent revelations by Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have shed light on the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia’s western Kursk region. The information, shared through social media and official statements, includes diary excerpts purportedly belonging to Pvt. Gyeong Hong Jong, a member of a North Korean special forces unit killed in combat. (Read More)​

Army Special Forces Sergeant Killed in Hunting Accident at Eglin Air Force Base

U.S. Army Sgt. Thomas Lazzaro, 27, of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), died in a hunting accident at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida after a stray bullet struck him while he was driving to help a fellow soldier with car trouble. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office described the December 22 incident as a “tragic hunting accident.” The hunter involved is cooperating with the investigation. (Read More)​

China Unveils KJ-3000 AEW&C Aircraft After Test Flight of Sixth-Generation Fighters

After the test flight of two of its advanced sixth-generation fighter jets, China has surprised the world once again with the debut flight of its new KJ-3000 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, built on the Y-20B cargo plane platform.
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Russian-Linked Oil Tanker Suspected of Sabotage Was Packed with Spy Equipment, Says Report

The Eagle S, a tanker ship carrying Russian oil and suspected of severing the Estlink 2 power cable beneath the Baltic Sea between Finland and Estonia, was reportedly loaded with spy equipment, according to a Lloyd’s List report. Finnish police and border guards boarded the Eagle S and detained the vessel in Finnish territorial waters after authorities suspected it of dragging its anchor to damage the Estlink 2 undersea power cable. (Read More)​

Deadliest Air Accident in South Korea’s History Claims 179 Lives

A tragic aviation disaster at Muan International Airport on Sunday, claimed 179 lives when Jeju Air Flight 2216 belly-landed, skidded off the runway, and erupted in flames after crashing into a wall. The Boeing 737-800, arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, carried 175 passengers and six crew members, with only two survivors. (Read More)​

Azerbaijani Plane Crash in Kazakhstan Linked to Russian Air Defense Activity

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that the plane crash in Kazakhstan on December 25, which killed 38 of the 40 people onboard, was caused by damage sustained while the aircraft was over Russian territory. The Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 passenger jet was traveling from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, when it reportedly came under fire over Russian airspace near Grozny. (Read More)​

Syrian Foreign Minister Vows To Back Women’s Rights After Outcry | Times of Israel

Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shibani reaffirmed Syria’s support for women’s rights after Aisha al-Dibs, head of women’s affairs, faced backlash for remarks urging women to adhere to “God-given” roles. Shibani emphasized women’s contributions to Syria’s freedom, but critics, including actress Aliaa Saeid, condemned al-Dibs’ comments as undermining hard-fought rights. The incident highlights tensions over women’s roles in Syria’s transitional government. (Read More)​