Keywords: Military


South Korea lodges protest after rare US-China jet standoff over the Yellow Sea

South Korea has formally expressed concern to United States Forces Korea following a brief aerial standoff between American and Chinese fighter jets over the Yellow Sea, highlighting tensions in a strategically sensitive airspace. According to local media reports, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back raised......

US boosts carrier presence near Iran as Trump sets nuclear deadline

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has entered the Mediterranean Sea amid a rapid US military buildup aimed at pressuring Iran over its nuclear program. The carrier passed through the Strait of Gibraltar on Friday, a move confirmed by regional observers and ship-tracking......

Netanyahu warns Iran as US-Israel military buildup accelerates

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran that any direct attack on Israel would trigger a response of a scale Tehran “cannot even imagine,” as coordinated military preparations with the United States intensify across the Middle East. Speaking at an Israel Defense Forces officers’......

Russia prepares rolling draft of reservists as war losses outpace recruitment

Russia is quietly setting conditions for a phased call-up of reservists as mounting battlefield losses in Ukraine begin to exceed the country’s ability to recruit new troops. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) say the Kremlin appears to be moving toward a system of limited, rolling......

Sweden announces $1.4 billion military aid package for Ukraine

Sweden has unveiled a new $1.4 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Kyiv amid the ongoing war triggered by Russia’s 2022 invasion. Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced the initiative, describing it as Stockholm’s 21st support package......

Poland urges citizens to leave Iran as conflict fears rise

Poland has called on all its nationals in Iran to depart immediately, warning that evacuation options could become unavailable within hours as regional tensions intensify. Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged Polish citizens to leave without delay and advised against any travel to Iran, citing what he described......

White House urges Iran nuclear deal as US military builds up

The White House on Wednesday pressed Iran to reach a nuclear agreement with President Donald Trump as the United States continues to reinforce its military presence in the Middle East, raising the prospect of military action if diplomacy fails. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters......

Fire near Tehran military sites raises security concerns in Iran

A fire broke out Wednesday in Parand, a city in Tehran province, prompting security concerns because of its proximity to military facilities, according to local media reports. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States as nuclear negotiations continue in Geneva. Iran’s......

Türkiye reaffirmed as key ally and pillar of collective defense, says NATO

NATO has reaffirmed Türkiye’s role as a steadfast ally and a central contributor to the alliance’s collective security, underscoring Ankara’s strategic importance ahead of the upcoming summit scheduled to take place in the Turkish capital this July. In a written statement marking......