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Pakistan Boosts Military Readiness, Deploys Fighter Jets Amid Fears of Indian Attack

Pakistan has reinforced its military forces and deployed fighter jets amid fears of an imminent Indian airstrike, Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said Monday. The move follows a deadly militant attack last week in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists and sparked outrage across India. New Delhi has blamed Pakistan for supporting terrorist groups in the disputed region, an accusation Islamabad denies. (Read More)​​

US Airstrike on Yemen Detention Center Kills Dozens of African Migrants, Houthis Say

A U.S. airstrike early Monday killed at least 68 African migrants and injured 47 others at a detention center in Yemen’s Saada governorate, according to Houthi-affiliated media. Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported that the center, which reportedly housed 115 migrants, mostly Ethiopians, was hit four times shortly before 5 a.m. (Read More)​

Video Released by Russia Shows Alleged Combat Between North Korean Troops and Ukrainian Forces

Russia has released video footage showing North Korean troops operating alongside Russian forces against Ukrainian fighters in the Kursk region. The video, posted by state-owned news agency TASS, shows three North Korean soldiers moving through a damaged building, armed with Russian AK-12 rifles and 1P87 optics. They are seen firing RPG-26 rockets at another building while exposed in the open. (Read More)​

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$60 Million US Fighter Jet Lost at Sea as USS Truman Evades Suspected Houthi Strike

An F/A-18E Super Hornet and its tow tractor were lost overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) while operating in the Red Sea on Monday, the U.S. Navy said. According to a Navy news release, the aircraft, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, was being towed inside the carrier’s hangar bay when the move crew lost control, causing both the jet and the tow vehicle to fall into the sea. (Read More)​

Israeli Military Uses 'Bar' Rocket System for First Time in Gaza Operations

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday the first operational use of the new “Bar” rocket system against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. The "Bar" rocket, first introduced in August 2024, features an advanced navigation system designed for precision in complex combat environments. According to the military, the system can strike designated targets with high accuracy in a very short timeframe. (Read More)​​

Massive Power Outage in Spain and Portugal Leaves Thousands Stranded and Millions Without Light | AP News

An unprecedented blackout on Monday shut down much of Spain and Portugal, leaving millions without power, internet, and financial services. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the grid lost 60% of national demand within five seconds. By late evening, half the power supply was restored, with full recovery expected by Tuesday. (Read More)​

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DEA Raid in Colorado Uncovers Underground Nightclub, Over 200 Detained Including Active-Duty Troops

Federal agents raided an unlicensed underground nightclub in Colorado Springs early Sunday morning, detaining more than 200 individuals, including over a dozen active-duty military personnel, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The multi-agency operation, led by the DEA Rocky Mountain Division and supported by local and federal partners, was prompted by a months-long investigation into suspected criminal activity at a covert venue operating inside a strip mall. (Read More)​

Netanyahu Repeats Demand for Full Dismantling of Iran’s Nuclear Program as US-Iran Talks Advance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday repeated his demand that Iran’s entire nuclear infrastructure be dismantled, as U.S.-Iran negotiations over a new nuclear deal continued. The United States and Iran have held three rounds of talks, mediated by Oman, aimed at preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons while easing U.S. sanctions. (Read More)​​

This Army Division Will Change How Armor Brigades and Divisions Fight | Army Times

The 1st Cavalry Division is spearheading the Army’s next phase of modernization under the “Transformation in Contact” initiative. Building on lessons from infantry experiments, the division will redesign Armored Brigade Combat Teams with upgraded sensors, drones, communications, and firepower. Senior leaders are shaping new concepts through “Iron Horse sprints,” with unit-level training starting in 2026. (Read More)​

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