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Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering
A record 33 members have been expelled from China's Communist Party as it concluded a major annual political gathering, which had the most empty seats ever seen.
Iran’s hidden web of military agencies is slipping hardware past the US blockade
Iran’s hidden web of military agencies is slipping hardware past the US blockade Reuters
Hegseth fires top military planner as Trump weighs new Iran strikes - South China Morning Post
Hegseth fires top military planner as Trump weighs new Iran strikes South China Morning Post
International Report: Impunity for Sudanese Military Leaders in chemical attacks threatens the Global ban - The Guardian Nigeria News
International Report: Impunity for Sudanese Military Leaders in chemical attacks threatens the Global ban The Guardian Nigeria News
Did BTS Jungkook Cry Publicly In Viral Video Amid His Dating Controversy? Netizens Double Down On Backlash, Call Him A 'Manchild' - Republic World
Did BTS Jungkook Cry Publicly In Viral Video Amid His Dating Controversy? Netizens Double Down On Backlash, Call Him A 'Manchild' Republic World
Iran says no military solution to war as peace talks with US stall - France 24
Iran says no military solution to war as peace talks with US stall France 24
Pete Hegseth axes Pentagon chief strategist as Donald Trump plots new Iran blitz - The Independent
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China may deploy orbital lasers to blind US satellites by late 2020s: Report
China's advancements in space-based directed-energy weapons are raising alarms, with operational capabilities potentially emerging by the late 2020s. These weapons threaten the integrity of enemy satellites, essential for contemporary military strategies. The US Defense Intellige...
Pentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that means
The Pentagon has told lawmakers in the United States that the war on Iran has cost American taxpayers at least $47.1bn so far.
EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon treating military base freezer malfunctions as suspected cyberattack, officials say
EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon treating military base freezer malfunctions as suspected cyberattack, officials say Reuters
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia opposed Egypt's inclusion in Mecca agreement, sources say - Middle East Eye
Saudi Arabia opposed Egypt joining the security pact signed with Turkey and Pakistan last week, despite Ankara's push for Cairo to be included, three Saudi sources familiar with the discussions told Middle East Eye.
General Gudin: The Russian-French hunt for Napoleon’s brother-in-arms - RT International
On 24 June 1812, Napoleon I’s Great Army crossed the River Neman, invading the Russian Empire. Numbering in all around 680,000 men, two-thirds of them French, it was the largest army the world had ever known.
S'pore's 1st female sniper, 27, says it's misconception that snipers only need to shoot - Mothership
She encouraged women to give this career a shot.
S’porean man, 47, charged for sailing yacht into Southern Island Live Firing Area more than once - Mothership
He intends to plead guilty to the charges.
Israeli army says it launched interceptor at suspected aerial target in southern Lebanon - Anadolu Ajansı
Israeli army says it launched interceptor at suspected aerial target in southern Lebanon Anadolu Ajansı
Nine terrorists killed in two intelligence-based operations in Balochistan: ISPR - The Express Tribune
Security forces killed nine terrorists belonging to Indian backed Fitna al-Hindustan during two Intelligence-Based Operations (IBOs) in Balochistan's Kachhi and Wadh districts, the military's media wing said on Wednesday.
Iran intercepts US MQ-1 drone east of Strait of Hormuz - The Express Tribune
US Vice President JD Vance has contacted Iran's security chief in a bid to revive peace talks that could head off a renewed American assault on the country, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.