Military

Israeli strikes rock Tehran as Iran’s counterattacks widen

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

An explosion rocked Iran’s capital Sunday as Israel said it would carry out “non-stop strikes” against its leaders and military. Iran meanwhile fired more missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states in retaliation for the killing of its supreme leader in the surprise U.S. and Israeli attack that launched the widening war.

Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic technology

Perspective: Professor Milo

The Trump administration on Friday ordered all U.S. agencies to stop using Anthropic’s artificial intelligence technology and imposed other major penalties, escalating an unusually public clash between the government and the company over AI safety. President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other clowns won't respect Anthropic's Terms of Use.

China fires top general in shocking purge of senior military command

Perspective: Buck Harrington

The downfall of Zhang Youxia, China’s most senior uniformed official, marks an unprecedented concentration of military power under Xi Jinping. China’s highest-ranking military official below Xi Jinping has been placed under investigation for corruption, a stunning upheaval that brings down the most senior figure yet

Iran shuts airspace and UK closes embassy in Tehran as Trump weighs military action

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Airlines were forced to cancel, reroute or delay some flights after the airspace was closed for nearly five hours and will likely be closed again as foreign workers leave.

Kelly: Hegseth lawsuit ‘much bigger than me’

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said on Monday that his lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegeseth and the Pentagon is about more than just his specific case. In an interview on MS NOW’s “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell,” the former Navy pilot said he’s fighting Hegseth’s effort to censure him and demote his military rank…

Fighting resumes in Aleppo after ceasefire between SDF, army collapses

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

The Syrian army is locked in intense fighting in Aleppo after SDF fighters refused to withdraw under a ceasefire.

Thousands on streets, Soleimani statue down: How Iran protests have intensified

Perspective: Anya Seraphine

Iran protests: Internet has reportedly been shutdown across Iran and at least 42 people have been killed since the protests began last month.

Trump says Venezuela president Maduro captured and flown out of country after US strike

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Trump says Venezuela president Maduro captured and flown out of country after US strike

With Artillery and Warships, China Practices Blockading Taiwan

Perspective: Woke Wilma

China flew bombers and fired long-range artillery during a second day of exercises designed to show its ability to claim the island-democracy by force.

Feu vert pour la construction d’un nouveau porte-avions de plus de 310 mètres de long

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

French Defense : 310 meters long, 80.000 tons… Macron donne son feu vert pour la construction d’un nouveau porte-avions

Ousted Air Force Special Ops Command Chief Faces Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

Perspective: Anya Seraphine

Anthony Green, the former Air Force Special Operations Command command chief, was mysteriously removed from his position in April.