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One dead after Ukrainian drone strike in annexed Crimea

At least one person has been killed following a Ukrainian drone attack targeting the port city of Sevastopol, located in the Crimea region. Local authorities reported that dozens of drones were launched overnight, with air defense systems intercepting a significant number of them. Despite these efforts,......

Ukraine expands long range interceptor drone control across vast distances

Ukraine has announced a major advance in drone warfare, stating it can now remotely control interceptor drones over hundreds and even thousands of kilometers. Defense officials described the system as a new form of “light air defense,” enabling operators to guide drones from secure locations......

US soldier charged over betting scheme tied to Maduro’s fall

A member of the United States military has been charged with fraud after allegedly using classified information to place bets linked to political developments in Venezuela, according to U.S. authorities. The suspect, identified as Gannon Ken Van Dyke, is accused of exploiting sensitive, non-public information......

Myanmar imposes martial law in dozens of townships amid ongoing conflict

Myanmar’s military-backed government has imposed martial law in 60 townships, reinforcing its control over regions still affected by armed conflict years after the 2021 coup. The decision, announced through emergency ordinances, transfers executive and judicial powers in the affected areas to......

Nigeria charges six suspects over foiled 2025 coup attempt

Nigeria’s prosecution authorities have formally charged six individuals in connection with an alleged coup attempt that was foiled by security forces in 2025, according to documents submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja. Among the accused is a retired major general. The defendants are alleged......

Tank explosion kills three soldiers during military exercise in Japan

An accident during a military drill in Japan has left three soldiers dead after a tank explosion at a training site in the southwestern part of the country. The incident occurred during routine exercises conducted by the nation’s Self-Defense Forces, highlighting the inherent risks faced even in......

Philippines launches major military drills with 17,000 troops amid regional tensions

More than 17,000 troops from the Philippines and the United States have begun large-scale annual military exercises, joined for the first time by a significant contingent from Japan, in a move that has drawn sharp criticism from China. The drills, known as “Balikatan” (meaning “shoulder......

Israeli army warns Lebanese civilians against returning to southern Lebanon

The Israeli army has issued a warning to Lebanese civilians, urging them not to return to several villages in southern Lebanon, citing ongoing security concerns and alleged violations of a fragile ceasefire agreement. According to the Israeli military, activities carried out by Hezbollah in the area......

Thousands rally in Rabat against Israeli death penalty law

Several thousand demonstrators marched through central Rabat on Sunday to protest a newly adopted Israeli law that sets capital punishment as the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks in the occupied West Bank. The protest also renewed criticism of Morocco’s normalization......