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LIVEIran launches ballistic missiles at Israel amid ceasefire

Iran has restarted the conflict with Israel in response to IDF aggression in Lebanon.
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AUKUS commits to further Indo-Pacific interoperability

On May 30, the Australian Minister for Defense, Richard Marles, the United States Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, and the British Secretary of State for Defense, John Healey, met at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, where the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the AUKUS security pact and announced several new initiatives focused on accelerating the partnership between the three countries.
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Political Tensions Escalate in Nuuk Amid US Consulate Expansion and Special Envoy Visit

Greenland pushes back as the expanded U.S. consulate in Nuuk, Trump-era Arctic influence efforts, and resource politics fuel protests and diplomatic tension.
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The Quad’s Strategic Evolution and Reinvention Explained

Explore how the Quad evolved from tsunami relief to a strategic Indo-Pacific coalition focused on maritime security, supply chains, and energy resilience.
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Quad Summit in New Delhi: 7 Key Outcomes for Security

Quad ministers in New Delhi advance Indo-Pacific security with Fiji port plans, maritime surveillance, critical minerals pact, and a firm signal to China.
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US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard Steps Down

Serving as the Director of National Intelligence under the Trump administration, Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation from the position amidst her husband's recent bone cancer diagnosis. Gabbard notified President Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office on Friday, where she stated her intention to step down effective June 30.
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Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup champion, dies at 41

Kyle Busch, one of NASCAR’s most successful and polarizing modern drivers, died Thursday after being hospitalized with a severe illness, NASCAR said. He was 41.
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US government indicts Raul Castro

The U.S. government indicted Cuba's Raul Castro, marking a sharp new step in Washington’s campaign against Havana and echoes tactics used against Venezuela, where criminal charges helped frame a broader U.S. pressure campaign.
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Active Shooter Reported at Islamic Center of San Diego; Police Responding

An active shooter has been reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont, with police actively deploying to the scene. Preliminary reports indicate multiple casualties, and authorities confirm the perpetrator is not currently in custody.
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Weather Update 5.18.26

A potentially extremely dangerous day is possible today throughout portions of the central US. This follows after a damaging tornado occurred yesterday near St Libory Nebraska, where two homes were destroyed. Today, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Moderate, with EF2-3+ tornadoes likely. Within this moderate risk, they have issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Tornado Watch, in portions of northeast Kansas and southeast Nebraska. Some big cities
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Midair collision at Mountain Home Air Force Base

A pair of EA-18G “Growlers” suffered a midair collision while performing a demonstration at the GunFighter Skies 2026 air show, hosted at the Mountain Home Air Force Base, in Idaho. Witnesses report that the pilots ejected, with no further information on the current condition of the pilots. Video by Shane Ogden via Facebook. This is a breaking news story. Information will be updated as details become available.
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Weather Update 5.16.26

This weekend is shaping up to be a historical severe and fire weather weekend in the central US. Over the next four days, the Storm Prediction Center has two Critical Fire Risks, and one Extreme Fire Risk, along with three straight Enhanced risks for severe weather, along with a 15% contour for severe weather on Tuesday (Equivalent to a Slight Risk). Starting with the Fire Weather. Fire Weather is when
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Cuba faces fuel crisis

Cuba’s worsening fuel crisis deepens as halted oil shipments and mounting U.S. pressure push the island toward severe instability.
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US forces kill top ISIS leader in Nigeria

U.S. and Nigerian forces have killed Abu Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of the Islamic State group worldwide, according to an announcement Friday by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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China, US Face Off at High-Stakes Summit

President Trump and President Xi are set to meet for a formal state visit in Beijing.
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at 29, his agents announced Tuesday. A cause of death has not been released. Clarke, selected 21st overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, spent his entire NBA career with Memphis after starring at Gonzaga. He appeared in 309 career games, averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds, and earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in 2020. His recent seasons were disrupted by knee and
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California mayor quits over Chinese agent charges

Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, California, resigned Monday after federal prosecutors charged her with acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government and said she agreed to plead guilty.
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Tennessee enacts new U.S. House map eliminating the state’s last Democratic district

Gov. Bill Lee signed a new congressional map into law Thursday, breaking up Memphis’ majority-Black 9th District and giving Republicans a strong chance to control all nine of Tennessee’s U.S. House seats.
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Marauder and Port Alpha: Saronic’s Plan to Reinvent American Shipbuilding

Saronic’s Marauder autonomous vessel aims to strengthen U.S. Navy logistics with long-range, unmanned cargo transport for contested waters. Backed by major funding and its planned Port Alpha shipyard, the company is pushing to reshape American shipbuilding for future near-peer conflicts.
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Mass shooting reported near campground in Oklahoma

Mass shooting reporting in Edmond, Oklahoma with at least 15 unconfirmed injured.
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Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down after rescue talks collapse

Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure a $500 million government-backed rescue package
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Spirit Airlines to cease operations overnight

Spirit nears overnight shutdown after rescue talks fail, putting flights, jobs, and restructuring efforts at risk
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Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Congressional Map

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Louisiana v. Callais to reject Louisiana’s newly drawn congressional map, a move that could significantly change how voting rights laws are applied across the country. The case focused on whether the state could create a second majority black congressional district to better reflect its population. The Court’s majority said the map went too far by relying heavily on race when drawing district lines.
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Spirit Airlines Nears Cash Crisis as Bailout Talks Collapse

Spirit Airlines only has enough cash available to sustain operations for a matter of days, while negotiations on a government bail out have stalled.
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U.S. Severe Weather Update – April 27th, 2026

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Moderate risk (Level 4/5) today in an all hazards type severe weather day for portions of eastern Missouri and southwest Illinois. Within this risk, there is a 15% CIG (Conditional Intensity Group) 2 for Tornadoes. What this means, is that within a 25 mile radius of hose in that risk, there is a 15% chance of an EF3 tornado, which would indicate winds
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Why the Blockade Hurts Iran More Than the War Did

Iran’s oil exports have effectively collapsed under the CENTCOM naval cordon, turning a ceasefire into a slow economic strangulation campaign that may threaten the regime more than open war ever did. Cut off from its main source of revenue and stripped of its usual wartime rally narrative, Tehran is now confronting one of the most dangerous moments in its modern history.
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Exclusive: Israeli pilots told to prepare for longer hours

THE MIDDLE EAST, Apr. 21 – Multiple Israeli Air Force pilots have been told to prepare for “longer working hours” if fighting with Iran breaks out again, according to exclusive information obtained by Faytuks News, a sign that Israeli planners assess renewed confict as the current ceasefire’s expiration draws closer. The guidance, relayed to pilots in recent days, underscored a sense of urgency, with some saying they do not know
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Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress before expected House sanctions

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) resigned from Congress on Tuesday, according to NOTUS, stepping down just hours before the House Ethics Committee was set to announce sanctions against her.
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U.S. Labor Secretary resigns

WASHINGTON, D.C., Apr. 20 – Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned on Monday, according to a post on X from the White House Communications Director. Keith Sonderling will take her role as Acting Secretary of Labor. In recent days, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer has faced Labor Department investigations into allegations that she used official resources for personal errands and leveraged DOL grants to advance her political career. The probes have already led
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Iran Missile and Drone Attacks: Full List of Targets and Number Launched

Iran launched thousands of missiles and drones across the Middle East during the first phase of its war with the United States. Here is the full list of targets and the number of weapons launched.
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The Chokepoint the World Forgot

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow channel of water between Iran and Oman, just 21 nautical miles across at its tightest point, through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and LNG passes every day. For most of its modern history, the strait has functioned quietly. Tankers transit, insurance rates sit near zero, and Western drivers never hear the name. That changed on 28 February 2026, when Operation Epic
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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales Announces Resignation After Illicit Affair With Aide Unveiled

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales submitted his resignation to the U.S. House on Tuesday amidst the unveiling of a sexual misconduct scandal that led to his former aide dying by suicide in September 2025, stepping down from the position for the remainder of his term.
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Italy’s PM Meloni suspends defense agreement with Israel

Italy is halting renewal of its defense pact with Israel as diplomatic tensions rise and domestic political pressure grows.
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Shooting outside Louisiana school leaves parent injured

Teen arrested after father was shot outside Hammond school, where officer quickly prevented further violence.
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Children’s TV producer Sid Krofft dies at 96

Producer Sid Krofft, creator of "Land of the Lost" and TV series "H.R. Pufnstuf" dead at 96 years old.
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Suspect in California warehouse arson pleads not guilty in court

Highland man pleads not guilty in Ontario warehouse arson case.
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Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell officially resign amid allegations of misconduct

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress Tuesday amid separate sexual misconduct scandals, ending House Ethics investigations into both.
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America250: Founding-era documents arrive in Southern California

Rare founding-era U.S. documents arrived in Van Nuys Monday, marking Southern California’s stop on America250’s nationwide Freedom Plane exhibition tour.
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Liberals secure majority government in Canada after election wins

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 13 — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party now holds a majority government in Canada’s House of Commons, a shift that gives the party enough seats to govern without relying on opposition support. The breakthrough came Monday after Liberal candidates won two key federal by-elections in Toronto-area ridings, pushing the party to 173 seats in the 343-seat chamber, the threshold for a majority. The result marks a
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Survival as Victory: Inside the Ideology That Makes Iran Impossible to Deter

In the early hours of February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched the largest combined air campaign in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Forty days later, Iran declared victory. This is an attempt to explain why — and why that declaration is not simply propaganda. Operation Epic Fury, as Washington named it, struck over 900 targets in its first twelve hours alone. B-2 stealth
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Rep. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress

Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced plans on Monday to resign from congress amid sexual assault allegations following calls from lawmakers on both sides to step down.
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Call for Peace: What Does the Two-Week Ceasefire Entail for the Region?

Following over a month of escalating hostilities, Washington and Tehran agreed to a Pakistan-brokered, two-week ceasefire on April 8. This pause in the conflict presents a major opportunity to re-establish diplomatic channels between the two governments, enabling the possibility of ever reaching a bilateral agreement beneficial to both sides. However, the final outcome rests entirely on the actions of the involved actors.
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U.S., Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire

THE MIDDLE EAST, Apr. 7 – The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, offering a pause and potential off-ramp in the fast-growing regional war that had threatened to further disrupt global energy markets. The agreement, announced by President Donald Trump, was brokered by Pakistani mediators and is tied to Iran’s commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. The truce emerged only hours before Mr.
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Iran played the West at its own game; and won for 40 years

Iran’s revolutionary government didn’t just defy the West for four decades. It used the West’s own rulebook against it, and for a long time, it worked. There is a version of the Iran story that gets told as a drama of rogue states versus the civilized order: Iran defying the world, the world pushing back, the cycle repeating. That version is comfortable because it implies the international community was doing
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U.S. F-15E Shot Down Over Iran; Crew Rescued

Update (Apr. 4) According to U.S. officials, the Weapons System Officer from the downed F-15E Strike Eagle was successfully rescued by U.S. Special Forces, after nearly 36 hours of evading Iranian pursuit. Original Story THE MIDDLE EAST, Apr. 3 – A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over southern Iran late Thursday night. A Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operation is underway, with the pilot being rescued,
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Artemis II Launches, Sending Astronauts Back Toward the Moon for the First Time Since 1972

CAPE CANAVERAL, Apr. 1 – NASA on Wednesday launched Artemis II, a mission decades in the making and the agency’s first attempt since the Apollo era to send astronauts beyond low Earth orbit toward the moon. The Space Launch System Block 1 rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 6:35 p.m. EDT, carrying the Orion spacecraft and a four-member crew into space. NASA
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Unemerged Threat: The Houthi Position in the U.S.-Iran Equation

Last Saturday, Yemeni Houthi forces carried out a ballistic missile strike against Israel, triggering sirens over Beersheba and surrounding towns, entering the equation after declaring their firm support for the Islamic Republic.
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Plane collides with ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport, multiple injured

Air Canada flight AC8646, operated by Jazz Airlines shortly after landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York collided with a ground vehicle situated on the taxiway. So far, reports have suggested multiple injuries and potential deaths. 4 firefighters have also been reported as critically injured according to local media. According to NBC New York, 2 of the injured were Port Authority police officers. AC8646 coming from Montreal was a CRJ-900LR
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Cuba Faces Growing Instability as Energy Crisis and Protests Mount

HAVANA — Cuba is facing one of its most serious internal crises in decades as a worsening energy shortage, economic decline, and rising public frustration combine to test the resilience of the island’s communist government. Rolling blackouts, some lasting more than a dozen hours per day in parts of the country, have become routine as Cuba struggles with fuel shortages and aging power infrastructure. The outages have disrupted transportation, food
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U.S. Strikes Target Iran’s Kharg Island

On Friday, U.S. forces struck over 90 targets designated as military infrastructure belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The strikes destroyed naval mine storage facilities, missile bunkers, various air defense systems, and other strategic points of interest while keeping the oil infrastructure on the island intact.
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Iran Appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader Amid Ongoing War with US and Israel

Iran’s Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the Islamic Republic’s third Supreme Leader. The announcement, broadcasted on state television early Monday local time, marks the first hereditary transfer of power since the 1979 revolution and comes as the country reels from the devastating US-Israeli military campaign, resulting in the death of his father. Mojtaba Khamenei, a low profile cleric
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Blast Hits U.S. Embassy Consular Entrance in Oslo, Prompting Major Police Response

Update: As of about 6:20 a.m. local time (05:20 UTC) on March 8, police say there have been no major developments in the investigation into the blast at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo. Authorities have appealed for public tips, while reiterating that no one was injured and the damage was limited to the consular entrance. The large police response remains in place, but officials continue to say the situation is
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Deadly Tornado Outbreak Kills Several Across US Midwest and Plains

A deadly tornado outbreak swept across parts of the central United States on Friday, March 6, leaving several people dead and causing widespread damage in multiple states. Early reports say at least eight people were killed as tornadoes struck communities in states including Michigan and Oklahoma. Emergency crews spent Saturday searching damaged areas and assessing destruction while the National Weather Service works to confirm how many tornadoes touched down during
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After the Dust Settles: What Lies Ahead for Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was eliminated during joint U.S.-Israeli strikes in Tehran. His death marks a new chapter in Iranian history, one where the regime's nuclear threat is no longer a reality.
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Middle East war spreads: multiple countries targeted by Iran

As the war in the Middle East continues to spread, in the last 24 hours, drones and missiles have targeted both Türkiye and Azerbaijan, with 3 drones originating from Iran hitting locations within the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, injuring two according to reports from officials. Azerbaijan in their official statement clarified their “right to take appropriate actions”, with them also summoning the Iranian ambassador in result of the strikes. In a
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Iranian Supreme leader, Ali Khamenei killed in military strikes confirmed by state media

Iranian state television has confirmed the death of the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. This is alongside Israeli assessment earlier presenting the fact that strikes likely succeeded in assassinating him. Earlier, Israeli and United States forces conducted an aerial operation against several key Iranian figures, in attempts to assassinate. Within this, Khamenei’s residency was targeted by multiple missiles. The death of Khamenei demonstrates the intents of regime change with this operation,
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US-Iran Talks: Full Efforts for Peace or Delaying the inevitable?

The second round of indirect high-stakes nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran wrapped up in Geneva on Thursday with the Omani mediator hailing “significant progress,” but no breakthrough deal emerged. Technical discussions are now scheduled for next week in Vienna, even as the Trump administration maintains a firm stance on Iran’s uranium enrichment program and sanctions relief. The diplomatic momentum is tempered by aggressive US military posturing across
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U.S. Authorizes Departure of Non-Emergency Embassy Staff From Israel

Jerusalem, February 27, 2026: The U.S. Department of State has authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and their family members from U.S. Mission Israel due to rising safety risks, according to an updated travel advisory issued Friday.
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Where exactly are Iranian Su-35s?

Amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington, and months after reports first emerged of a multi-billion dollar deal between Iran and Russia for advanced Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, the anticipated warplanes have yet to appear on Iranian airbases, fueling uncertainty over the deal’s status and its implications. Leaked Russian defense documents suggested Tehran had agreed to purchase up to 48 Su-35s in a contract worth roughly €7 billion, a move
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2026 State of the Union

President Donald Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union tonight, February 24, starting at 9:00 p.m. Eastern. Faytuks Network is kicking off live coverage ahead of the speech with updates, key lines in context, and what it signals for the months ahead. Expect a heavy focus on the economy and the White House pitch to “working families,” along with a familiar emphasis on law and order, the military,
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Trump signals deadline to Iran for a deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has established a new 10-15 day deadline for Iran to agree to a “meaningful” concession on Washington’s demands or face serious consequences. On Thursday, speaking with reporters aboard Airforce one, he said “I would think that would be ‌enough time, 10, 15 days, pretty much maximum.” After the ending of indirect negotiations in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear enrichment, ballistic program and proxy affiliation, Trump warned that
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United States positions military assets for a potential strike against Iran

Significant movement of tankers, jets and further cargo has taken place, entering the Middle East region as the United States prepares for a campaign against the Iranian regime. In the last 72 hours, the influx of tankers and jets has significantly increased, with F35s, F22s, F15s, F16s, AWACS (Airborne Early Warning System) and other critical platforms being recorded entering the area. In addition to these, air-to-air refuelers such as the
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Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s ‘Nuclear’ Option

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is striking a harder tone. During drills cited by Tasnim News Agency, a Guard naval commander said the force could be ordered to close the Strait of Hormuz, a move that would jolt global energy markets.
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Iran’s options for retaliation: bluff or not

As conflict continues to loom between Iran and the United States, Tehran is facing an increasingly acute military situation. Iran posses a large and comprehensive missile and drone force capable of reaching all United States military bases in the region in addition to Israel. As seen in the 12-day war, Tehran has the largest arsenal of ballistic missiles in the region. This ability was demonstrated with multiple strikes through the
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India’s desperation to power : New Rafale deal but little too late?

India moves yet closer to another milestone military acquisition as an Acceptance of Necessity has been issued by India’s Ministry of Defence through the Defence Acquisition Council. The procurement of 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) has now been approved. This represents one of the largest fighter jet acquisition programs by a foreign customer in recent history. Although ambiguity has been maintained by the Indian Air Force regarding the final selection
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Iran-US talks to be held in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday

Steve Witkoff meeting with hostage families in Tel Aviv, early 2025. United States diplomats will meet with Iranian officials in Geneva on Tuesday to discuss relationships in hope to avoid a greater conflict. Reuters reports Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be present, with members from Oman taking part for mediation efforts. This new schedule comes after a week since the first talks were held in Oman, where no formal
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US deploys second carrier strike group

As military intervention with Iran looms, Washington has indicated that the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford will take place, leaving the Caribbean and heading to an area situated around the Middle East. This comes a month after Ford’s role in Operation Absolute Resolve, which led to the capture of then-sitting Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro. The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest and most advanced currently afloat, will also
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Mexican cartel drones breach U.S. airspace

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an extraordinary Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) effectively shutting down all flights in and out of El Paso for a 10-day period, citing national defense authority.
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Marinera (Bella-1) tanker has been secured by U.S Forces

The United States has carried out an operation to seize a Venezuela-linked tanker formerly known as Bella-1
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U.S. Strikes Land Target in Venezuela

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States struck a Venezuelan “dock area” he described as linked to drug-running boats, claiming a “major explosion” at a site where traffickers “load the boats up with drugs,” according to the BBC. While Trump declined to identify who carried out the attack, telling reporters, “I don’t want to say that” when asked about the CIA, the BBC reported there has been
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Centcom says U.S. and partner raids in Syria removed nearly 25 ISIS operatives after the major Dec. 19 strike

U.S. Central Command says U.S. and partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS operatives in Syria in the days after a large-scale Dec. 19 strike, describing the activity as part of a sustained effort to disrupt the group’s networks and prevent it from rebuilding. In a statement released from Tampa, Florida, Centcom said follow-on operations ran from Dec. 20 to Dec. 29 and included 11 missions across Syria. The
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