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US Transfers ISIS Detainees From Syria to Iraq

The U.S. Central Command has begun transferring ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq, starting with 150 prisoners from Hassakeh.

Up to 7,000 fighters could eventually be moved to Iraqi-run facilities under a plan coordinated with Baghdad to prevent further prison breakouts and maintain regional stability. The operation follows recent unrest and prisoner escapes in Syria during clashes between the Syrian Democratic Forces and government troops. (Read More)​

Ukraine’s New Defense Minister Targets 50,000 Russian Deaths Monthly

Ukraine’s new defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, vowed to kill 50,000 Russian troops each month, saying sustained losses could strain Moscow’s manpower and push it to the negotiating table. He claimed 35,000 Russians were killed last month, with losses verified by video.

Fedorov said achieving this target requires major Defense Ministry reforms, expanding drone operations, and intensifying cyber and asymmetric attacks on Russian forces and infrastructure. (Read More)​

U.S. Pushes Fighter Jets and Missile Systems Toward Middle East Over Iran Tensions

The U.S. has sent F-15E fighter jets to the Middle East and is deploying additional air defense systems, including Patriot and THAAD missiles, amid rising tensions with Iran. The deployment comes as President Donald Trump weighs military options in response to Tehran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, which have left thousands dead.

The move follows reports that the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is en route to the Middle East after Trump pledged to provide “help” to Iranian protesters. (Read More)​

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➤ An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Wednesday killed three journalists. Among the victims was Abed Shaat, a longtime cameraman for CBS News and other outlets. The other two journalists were identified as Mohammed Salah Qashta and Anas Ghneim. (Read More) ​

➤ Ukrainian paratroopers destroyed a $7.5 million Russian Forpost reconnaissance drone over the Sumy region, marking the second such UAV downed by Ukraine’s 80th Brigade since summer 2025, the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces reported. (Read More)​

➤ Israel will assist Greece in developing technology to counter swarms of military drones, the Greek defense minister said Tuesday. The move follows talks between the two countries’ defense ministers. (Read More)​

SECURITY UPDATES

➤ Mexico has transferred 37 additional alleged drug cartel members to the U.S., bringing the total number of suspects sent to 92. The move comes amid President Donald Trump’s threats to deploy ground forces against cartels. (Read More)​

➤ Iran released the first official death toll from recent protests, reporting 3,117 fatalities. Meanwhile, the foreign minister issued Tehran’s most direct threat yet against the U.S., warning that Iran will “fire back with everything we have” if subjected to renewed attacks. (Read More)​

➤ German authorities arrested a woman accused of aiding a Russian intelligence agent. Ilona W., a German-Ukrainian citizen, allegedly supplied information on Russia’s war in Ukraine and helped the agent attend political events in Berlin. (Read More)​

TECHNOLOGY UPDATES

➤ Ukraine’s government-backed defense cluster Brave1 has partnered with U.S. firm Palantir to create the Dataroom, a secure platform where AI models can be tested using real military data. The system aims to enhance interceptor drones’ ability to detect, classify, and neutralize Russian aerial threats. (Read More)​

➤ Russia’s heavy missile strike on Ukraine Tuesday appears to have involved several new or unusual weapons. TWZ sources say the attack may have featured a new variant of the Iskander short-range ballistic missile and the rarely deployed Zircon hypersonic cruise missile. (Read More)​

➤ The US has approved a $2.3 billion sale of P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Singapore. The deal also includes MK 54 torpedoes and supporting equipment to replace the country’s aging Fokker-50 fleet. (Read More)​

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➤ A recent study finds that slower word retrieval and more frequent pauses in conversation may indicate brain aging. According to researchers, diagnostics based on speech speed could detect cognitive decline earlier than traditional memory tests.

➤ After being announced in 2022 and funded in late 2025, the National Commission on the Future of the Navy will hold public hearings in 2026 to gather input on how the Navy and Marine Corps can compete, deter, and win against adversaries. The hearings will inform the commission’s recommendations, scheduled for submission in early 2027.

➤ Anthropic has unveiled a 57-page constitution for Claude, outlining the AI’s ethical principles, core identity, and decision-making framework. The document is intended to guide Claude as a largely autonomous entity, aware of itself and its place in the world. It also acknowledges the possibility that Claude may possess some form of consciousness or moral status.

On this day in history: On January 22nd, 1998, Theodore Kaczynski pleaded guilty to all federal charges, ending the hunt for the Unabomber. The Harvard-educated mathematician conducted a 17-year bombing campaign from a remote Montana cabin, killing three and injuring over 20. He was sentenced to life without parole and died in prison in 2023.
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