Israel Strikes Iran’s Largest Petrochemical Facility, Defense Minister Says WSJ The South Pars natural gas complex is an energy lifeline for Iran apnews.com Israel hits Iran’s South Pars petrochemical plant as mediators float new ceasefire proposal MS NOW Second petrochemical plant struck, Iran says The Times of Israel Plan in place to strike strategic Iran sites if deal not … Read more
It is “absurd” and “unsustainable” that the West is doing so little to react to Russian attacks, Crosetto wrote. If we were invaded by a land army we “would not simply barricade ourselves at home hoping they would go away.” The West is engaged in an “asymmetric conflict,” he wrote, it has the tools to … Read more
Japan’s new PM New leader dismissive of early snap election in first news conference Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters on Oct. 21 from the prime minister’s office in Tokyo. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita) Nikkei staff writers October 22, 2025 01:50 JST TOKYO — Newly inaugurated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will meet … Read more
The race that pitted the SAMP/T against the Patriot was closely watched — it was the first test of Europe’s willingness to limit procurement from the U.S. in reaction to Trump’s unreliability. Copenhagen was also targeted by the U.S. president with repeated threats to annex Greenland, an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Denmark’s choice … Read more
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz celebrates strikes on Iran The Jerusalem Post Katz amid ongoing Israeli operation in Iran: ‘This is how dictatorships fall’ The Times of Israel Israeli air power reigns over Iran, but needs US for deeper impact Reuters Israel strikes state-run Iranian TV during live broadcast while Trump issues warning to Tehran NBC4 Washington Israel Strikes … Read more
Nonetheless, Porter predicted: “I think what you’re going to get is a very untidy mix of recognizing changed circumstances while clinging on to the old world order.” What are the pinch points? The U.K. is heavily reliant on the U.S. for several key aspects of its defense network, including intelligence-sharing, the nuclear deterrent and F-35 … Read more
Hamas announced on Saturday that it has responded to the ceasefire proposal that was issued by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. “Following a round of national consultations, and out of our responsibility to our people and their suffering, Hamas today submitted to the mediators its response to the latest proposal by US … Read more
Houthi terrorists in Yemen launched a missile, triggering sirens across central Israel, the IDF announced on Sunday. Missile fragments fell in the Hebron area of the West Bank, Reuters later reported. Attempts were made to intercept the missile, and the missile was “likely intercepted,” the IDF said. Authorities have not reported any injuries. Two … Read more
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China said Wednesday it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year, as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern military to assert its territorial claims and challenge the U.S. defense lead in Asia. The budget, which adds up to about $245 billion, was announced at the National … Read more
Defense minister threatens released terrorist Zubeidi: ‘ One mistake and you’re going to meet old friends’ Ynetnews Defense minister warns freed terrorist Zubeidi: ‘One mistake and you’ll meet old friends’ The Times of Israel Zakaria Zubeidi, Militant Who Briefly Escaped Israeli Prison, Is Among Released Palestinians The New York Times High-ranking released terrorist calls for ‘resistance,’ alleges abuse … Read more