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Failed jihadist assault near Maiduguri highlights persistent security challenges in northeastern Nigeria

A suspected jihadist attack on a military position near Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, was repelled overnight, marking the first attempted assault of this type in the city in several years. The incident occurred shortly after midnight in Ajilari Cross, a residential area located on the southwestern......

Iran war: Donald Trump refuses deal with Tehran despite rising costs

More than two weeks after the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out any agreement with Iran for now, stating that the terms offered are “not good enough.” In an interview with NBC, Trump emphasized that a deal must be “very strong” and......

Switzerland upholds neutrality, rejects US military overflight requests amid Middle East conflict

For the first time since the escalation of the Middle East conflict, Switzerland announced on Saturday that it had rejected two requests from the United States to overfly Swiss territory, citing its “right to neutrality.” According to a government statement, the requests involved reconnaissance......

Iranian Revolutionary Guards claim missile strike on U.S. base in Saudi Arabia

On Saturday evening, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced that they had launched a volley of missiles targeting U.S. forces stationed at Prince Sultan Air Base, near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While Saudi authorities have not officially confirmed the attack, the kingdom’s Ministry of Defense......

French sailor seriously injured during military exercise in northern France

A young member of the French Navy is in critical condition after being seriously injured during a military exercise in northern France, authorities said. The incident occurred in the coastal city of Boulogne-sur-Mer, located in the Pas-de-Calais region along the English Channel. The sailor, a 23-year-old......

US refueling aircraft crashes in western Iraq during military operations

A U.S. military aerial refueling aircraft has crashed in western Iraq during ongoing operations in the region, according to a statement from United States Central Command. The aircraft involved was identified as a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, a key platform used by the United States Air Force to refuel......

Serbia raises concerns over regional defense cooperation involving Croatia, Albania and Kosovo

Serbia has expressed concern about growing defense cooperation among several Western Balkan actors, with officials in Belgrade closely monitoring recent security initiatives involving neighboring states. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said the government is following developments related to military......

NATO drill in Arctic tests civilian and military medical response

A large-scale military exercise in the Arctic is highlighting the growing importance of cooperation between armed forces and civilian institutions in preparing for potential conflict scenarios. Medical personnel, volunteers, and military units recently gathered in the Norwegian city of Narvik to simulate......

U.S. lawmakers warn of potential ground troop deployment in Iran

Democratic U.S. senators have voiced serious concerns over the possibility that President Donald Trump may deploy American ground forces in Iran, citing heightened risks due to Russian support for Tehran’s military operations. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire highlighted that Russia is......