Support for Hamas is on the rise in Gaza. The majority of civilians there deny Hamas committed atrocities against Israelis on Oct. 7. New information from former hostages reveals that some of those civilians are shielding and helping Hamas militants. One hostage sharing her experience in captivity said she was being held by a civilian…

ANKA III, celebrated for its successful maiden flight by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, distinguishes itself with advanced stealth and high payload capabilities. Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), this jet-powered drone features a design for reduced radar visibility. Tailored for versatility, ANKA III excels in stealth, making it ideal for reconnaissance, surveillance and intelligence…

The U.S. military’s X-37B robot space plane blasted off on another secretive mission Thursday night, Dec. 28, this time with the help of SpaceX. The plane, resembling a mini space shuttle, has no crew on board and carries classified experiments. This was the first time the plane was launched atop SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket from…

At least a dozen people are dead after Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks on Ukraine. And the U.S. military’s space plane takes off on a secret mission with the help of a SpaceX rocket. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Russia launches 110 missiles at…

The Israel Defense Forces is continuing its offensive on Hamas’ network of tunnels beneath Rantisi Hospital in northern Gaza. The tunnels, discovered in mid-November, were said by the Israeli military to be used to hold Israeli hostages after the Oct. 7 attack. Footage shows massive explosions destroying what is believed to be an underground Hamas…

Biden administration officials are pressing the Mexican government for help at the U.S.-Mexico border. United States officials and Mexican leaders met to strategize immigration solutions as migrant entries into the U.S. reach unprecedented numbers. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Wednesday, Dec.…

The United States Air Force is rebuilding the airfield used to launch the nuclear attacks on Japan during World War II, reclaiming Tinian Island’s north field from the jungle — just in case it’s needed in a war with China. Diplomatic efforts to prevent a conflict notwithstanding, the U.S. and China are on a path…

Northern Africa faces numerous challenges. Over the next few decades, the region is anticipated to become hotter and drier. The combination of natural disasters and ongoing military conflicts is harming its most vulnerable people, as well, prompting an increasing number to migrate to Europe. In the latest installment of his “post-American” series, Straight Arrow News…

A U.S. military ship is recovering wreckage believed to be from a crashed U.S. Air Force V-22 Osprey off the southwestern coast of Japan. The Osprey, based at Yokota Air Base and carrying eight passengers, crashed on Nov. 29 during routine training in Kagoshima Prefecture. The crash killed all eight passengers. Seven of the crewmen…

Sen. Rand Paul’s, R-Ky., ninth annual “Festivus Report” has been released, outlining hundreds of billions of dollars in government spending which the senator describes as wasteful. It includes payments to dead people, an island to breed research monkeys, and military equipment left outside to rust.  The report includes more than 20 examples of what Paul…