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Israeli intelligence warns of imminent Iranian strike from Iraqi soil
Israeli intelligence reports indicate Iran is planning an attack on Israel, potentially from Iraqi territory, using a combination of drones and ballistic missiles. Israeli sources suggest the attack could take place before the U.S. presidential election. According to officials, Iran might utilize Iraqi territory and its allied militias, such as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq,… -
Washington man sentenced in black market eagle killing operation
A Washington man received a nearly four-year prison sentence on Thursday, Oct. 31, for his involvement in a black market operation. Hundreds of protected eagles and hawks were killed and trafficked in the operation, coming from the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, federal prosecutors announced. Travis John Branson, 49, of Cusick, Washington, pleaded guilty to… -
North Korea fires ICBM; US, South Korea respond with simulated strikes
North Korea conducted a significant intercontinental ballistic missile test early Thursday, Oct. 31, with U.S. and South Korea responding swiftly through coordinated air drills, simulating strikes on North Korean missile targets. This marks North Korea’s first long-range missile test in almost a year, a launch that South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff suggest may be… -
Atlas robot shows off full autonomy in latest Boston Dynamics demo
Boston Dynamics released a new video Wednesday, Oct. 30, showcasing the latest capabilities of its humanoid robot, Atlas, which now operates without human oversight. In a simulated industrial environment, Atlas autonomously performs tasks such as moving engine parts between containers and sequencing dollies, using advanced machine learning and sensor technology to detect, grasp and position… -
Ex-Google CEO wants AI drones in modern warfare, calls tanks ‘useless’
Google’s former CEO, Eric Schmidt, has called on the U.S. military to replace its tanks with AI-powered drones, arguing these autonomous technologies offer significant cost and strategic advantages over traditional armored vehicles. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia, Schmidt emphasized drones could eventually render tanks, artillery and mortars obsolete. Schmidt launched… -
Putin oversees nuclear drills, signals readiness for rising threats
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, Oct. 30, supervised a large-scale nuclear exercise, testing intercontinental ballistic missiles and other nuclear capabilities as Russia faces continued tensions with Western nations over the war in Ukraine. The exercise included ballistic missile launches from land-based installations and nuclear submarines in the Barents and Okhotsk Seas, alongside cruise missile… -
Russia suffers 600,000 casualties, deploys North Korean troops: NATO
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte reported that Russia has sustained over 600,000 military casualties since the start of its invasion of Ukraine. The losses prompted Moscow to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops to support its forces. “The deployment of North Korean troops to Kursk is also a sign of Putin’s growing desperation,” Rutte said. “Over 600,000… -
US missile stockpiles drop as Middle East, Europe conflicts escalate: Report
The U.S. military faces a shortage of key air defense missiles as escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Europe strain existing stockpiles. Standard Missiles, commonly launched from ships, are critical interceptors that have become central in countering missile and drone threats against U.S. allies, particularly in defending Israeli territory from Iranian attacks and preventing… -
Israel passes law to ban UNRWA refugee agency in 90 days
Israel’s parliament has passed a law to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within its borders. The law includes the occupied territories of east Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank. The Knesset passed the measure late Monday, Oct. 28, with a decisive 92-10 vote, setting the legislation to take effect… -
Egypt proposes cease-fire, prisoner swap to ease Gaza’s devastation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has proposed a plan aimed at reducing violence in Gaza, calling for a brief truce, a prisoner exchange and renewed peace talks between Hamas and Israel. The proposal, announced by al-Sisi, includes releasing four Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. He suggested that broader cease-fire discussions… -
Navy issues formal apology for attack on Alaskan Tlingit village 142 years ago
The U.S. Navy has issued an official apology for a 142-year-old attack on the Tlingit village of Angoon, Alaska, in 1882. Rear Adm. Mark Sucato, commander of the Navy’s northwest region, delivered the apology during a ceremony marking the anniversary of the bombardment. Sucato acknowledged the Navy’s responsibility in the attack, noting it resulted in… -
UK defense chief warns military not ready to fight war or stop invasion
Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey issued a stark warning on the state of the U.K.’s military readiness, stating that the armed forces would struggle to stop an invasion, and are not prepared for a large-scale war. Healey attributed these challenges to years of underfunding, which he says has led to critical shortages in personnel and… -
Elon Musk’s secret conversations with Putin raise security concerns: Report
New details indicate Elon Musk has been in regular communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to The Wall Street Journal. The Journal reports that Musk’s conversations with Putin have included personal, business and geopolitical topics. Those conversations raised questions about national security due to Musk’s role in U.S. space operations and…