North Korea’s Kim urges troops to prepare ‘for real war’

SpaceWar.com reports: “North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has urged his military to be ready ‘for real war’ as he observed a firing contest of artillery units, Pyongyang state media said Thursday. Kim’s remarks follow […]

Iran says confronted US destroyer in Gulf of Oman

SpaceWar.com reports: “Iranian forces on Wednesday warned a US destroyer to stay out of waters claimed by Tehran, state television reported, an interaction a US defence official said was ‘safe and professional’ and did not […]

Iranian President admits: ‘Israel dealt powerful blows to Iran’

Israel National News reports: “Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian admitted in an interview with Qatar’s Al Jazeera channel that ‘Israel has dealt powerful blows to Iran.’ However, he claimed that Iran responded forcefully and accused Israel […]

Israeli source: Hamas expected to respond to ceasefire proposal with conditions

Israel National News reports: “An Israeli source stated that Israel has not yet received an official response from Hamas regarding the proposal for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal. However, the source said that mediators believe Hamas […]

Europe needs to boost military capabilities: EU defense chief

SpaceWar.com reports: “Europe needs to boost its defense capabilities as the United States seeks to focus on countering China, the EU’s defense commissioner said on Monday. President Donald Trump has pushed for increased military burden-sharing […]

Kremlin cautions ‘lots of work’ ahead before Ukraine peace deal

SpaceWar.com reports: “Russia on Monday downplayed the chances of a breakthrough in peace talks with Ukraine, saying the two sides held ‘diametrically’ opposed positions, hours after it launched a massive drone and missile barrage on […]

Tehran won’t give up nuclear program despite ‘serious damage,’ Iran’s FM says

The Jerusalem Post reports: “Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran cannot give up on its nuclear enrichment program despite ‘serious damage’ to its nuclear facilities, he told Fox News on Monday.  ‘Our facilities have been […]

Trump will pull US out of UNESCO, citing ‘anti-American and anti-Israel leanings’ – report

The Jerusalem Post reports: “US President Donald Trump will pull the US out of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization), The New York Post reported on Tuesday. The New York Post said that […]

Political source: ‘No more compromises from Israel, Hamas must accept deal’

Israel National News reports: “A political source stated that Israel is no longer willing to compromise on the withdrawal maps presented as part of the plan for the release of hostages and a ceasefire. According […]

North Korea plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyer

SpaceWar.com reports: “North Korea vowed to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer for its navy, state media reported Tuesday, after the nuclear-armed country launched two similar vessels this year. Leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to […]

US promises Philippine president to ramp up deterrence on China

SpaceWar.com reports: “Top US officials promised President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines on Monday that Washington will defend its longtime ally and ramp up military resources aimed at deterring an assertive China. Marcos will meet […]

Israel to take ‘kinetic action’ on Hamas if Gaza hostages not freed, Boehler tells CNN

The Jerusalem Post reports: “If Hamas does not act towards a ceasefire and return the hostages, ‘Israel is going to have to take some kinetic action,’ the Trump administration’s Special Envoy for Hostage Response, Adam Boehler, […]