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Massive 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese coast, tsunami alert issued

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:54:37 -0400

An earthquake occurred off the coast of the nation of Japan, the Associated Press reported, noting that Japan Meteorological Agency said tsunamis have been detected.

Distress call captures tanker under fire, Iran shuts Hormuz trapping thousands of sailors

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:03:18 -0400

Hundreds of oil tankers are stranded at the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the chokepoint, with crews reporting gunfire and traumatic experiences.

Two US Embassy personnel killed in 'accident' in Mexico, ambassador says

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:11:01 -0400

Two U.S. Embassy personnel were killed in an "accident" in Mexico, according to U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson. Details remain unclear.

Hezbollah ‘human shield’ strategy behind Lebanon ambush, bomb detonation - Macron drawn in

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:19:46 -0400

A French soldier was killed in a southern Lebanon ambush allegedly carried out by Hezbollah, straining the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement.

Slain Iranian nuclear scientists raises alarm over uranium, expertise reaching black market

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:46:13 -0400

The killing of Iranian nuclear scientists in U.S.-Israeli strikes raises fears over nuclear proliferation as experts warn of weakened material controls.

UK chief rabbi says Jews targeted by ‘sustained campaign of violence and intimidation' after string of attacks

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:03:19 -0400

Police probe suspected Iranian proxy group allegedly behind a wave of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in London, raising alarm across Europe.

Trump criticizes Spain amid Iran, NATO rift as PM Sanchez faces questions over political motives

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:27:22 -0400

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez is leveraging his stances on Trump, Iran, and Israel to coalesce the global left amid mounting political scandals involving his wife and brother.

Moscow-born gunman dead after Kyiv shooting rampage leaves at least 6 dead, 14 wounded: Zelenskyy

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:26:13 -0400

Kyiv supermarket shooting leaves at least 6 dead, several wounded after a Russian gunman took hostages and opened fire, according to Ukrainian officials.

Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:32:19 -0400

Pope Leo XIV said his remarks about the world being ravaged by tyrants were not directed at President Donald Trump amid their ongoing public exchange of words.

Trump’s favorite field marshal: Who is Pakistan’s powerful army chief Asim Munir with deep intel ties

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:09 -0400

How Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir became one of the few foreign figures trusted by both Trump and Iran's security establishment today.

Alleged Irish cartel boss arrested in covert operation on organized crime charges after years-long manhunt

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:57:24 -0400

International fugitive Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of Ireland's Kinahan cartel, was arrested in Dubai this week on organized crime charges.

Escaped wolf Neukgu returned to South Korean zoo after nine-day search involving thermal imaging drones

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:10:36 -0400

Neukgu, a 2-year-old wolf, escaped a South Korean zoo nine days ago and was safely captured after an extensive search involving drones and more.

Bride’s sister-in-law douses her in black paint moments before ceremony in horrifying ‘revenge’ attack

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:41:44 -0400

Bride Gemma Monk says a black paint attack by her sister-in-law just before her wedding has left her unable to work and battling depression.

Australia's most decorated veteran walks free on bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deaths

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:04:15 -0400

Australia's most decorated living veteran Ben Roberts-Smith was released on bail after being charged with war crime murder over killings in Afghanistan.

Starmer and Macron accused of ‘playing at being relevant’ with Strait of Hormuz plan

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:49 -0400

Britain and France push a European-led naval mission to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, separate from U.S. military operations in the region.

Report details rising pressure on underground Catholics as China denies crackdown

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:37:54 -0400

Human Rights Watch says China is increasing pressure on 12 million Catholics amid a decade-long campaign to align religion with party ideology.

South African ex-police chief gets tissue stuck on forehead while sweating during corruption inquiry

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:41:09 -0400

A suspended South African police chief's testimony at the Madlanga Commission corruption inquiry was interrupted by a tissue stuck to his forehead.

Trump predicted Israel-Lebanon leaders would speak ‘tomorrow’ — Beirut shut it down as ceasefire emerges

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:15:25 -0400

Lebanon's President Aoun will not speak with Netanyahu for now, a senior Lebanese official told Fox News Digital, dealing a setback to Trump's push for direct contact with Israel.

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:07:19 -0400

Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine, killing at least 16 people and injuring over 80 in its biggest attack in weeks.

Hungary’s new leader once idolized Orbán — now he’s the man who brought him down

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:03 -0400

Learn about Péter Magyar, the former Orbán insider who ended Hungary's 16-year ruling regime and is now set to lead the country into a new era.

Iran to execute first female protester tied to anti-regime unrest

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:53:40 -0400

Iran prepares to execute its first female protester tied to the 2026 Tehran uprising as human rights groups warn of a deepening crackdown.

Allies rush thousands of drones to Ukraine as Russia unleashes deadly missile barrages

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:13:25 -0400

Ukraine's allies pledge massive military aid, including 120,000 U.K. drones, as Russia launches 324 drones and ballistic missiles, officials report.

UN filing accuses UK of forced displacement as Diego Garcia tensions and security fears grow

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:51:49 -0400

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a crimes against humanity complaint at the U.N. over the alleged forced removal of Chagossian people from the Diego Garcia islands.

Nine dead, 13 wounded in second Turkish mass shooting in two days

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:11 -0400

A 14-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed nine people at a Turkish middle school, the second school shooting in Turkey in just two days.

Iran shifts 20M barrels through ‘dark’ offshore oil network bypassing US port blockade, firm says

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:12:04 -0400

Iran is moving roughly 20 million barrels of oil through covert offshore networks near Malaysia to bypass the U.S. blockade, Windward AI says.

Defense News

For Germany, the plot thickens toward a US-optional nuclear deterrent

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:32:04 +0000

All discussion formats must be expanded to include other European states as soon as possible, argues guest author Karl-Heinz Kamp.

Baltic nations brace for impact of Iran war delaying US weapons shipments

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:36:48 +0000

Delays in ammunition deliveries could reopen a thorny question for Baltic HIMARS users: Would the U.S. permit non-Lockheed rockets to be loaded?

US Navy destroyer fires on cargo vessel attempting to sail to Iranian port

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:00:27 +0000

The USS Spruance "disabled Touska’s propulsion by firing several rounds from the destroyer’s 5-inch MK 45 Gun into Touska’s engine room," CENTCOM stated.

Vessels report being hit by gunfire as Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut again

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:19:25 +0000

Merchant vessels attempting to cross the strait on Saturday received radio messages from Iran’s navy telling them they were not allowed to pass.

China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:57:29 +0000

As Chinese warships and fighter jets staged massive drills around Taiwan in December, a parallel action was unfolding on smartphone screens.

Indra to make Spanish variant of amphibious vehicle used by US Marines

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:50:19 +0000

Indra has struck its deal with Italy’s IDV, which is the design authority, intellectual property owner and supplier of core components on the vehicle.

Dutch broadcaster tracks carrier-group frigate with Bluetooth gadget

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:53:51 +0000

The MoD has made adjustments in response to the reported incident, including no longer allowing greeting cards with batteries to be sent.

Australia refines its defense strategy and investment plan

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:32:32 +0000

The government has laid out an aim for defense spending to reach 3% of GDP by 2033-34.

France nears rocket artillery decision, plans ballistic missile by 2035

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:19:24 +0000

French defense leaders are treating the acquisition of a new rocket artillery weapon as priority for the land forces.

How the US military could clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:18:34 +0000

An arsenal of drones, explosive‑laden robots and helicopters can help reduce risk, though de‑mining crews could still be vulnerable to Iranian attacks.

Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain’s armed forces

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:34:38 +0000

Explainer: Here are some details regarding the scale of the decline and the country’s current capabilities.

EU pumps over $1 billion into defense R&D, centered around Ukraine war lessons

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:37:33 +0000

The choice of funded projects marks a shift to 21st-century warfare, with loitering munitions and affordable mass drone production high on the agenda.

France readies AI-powered combat data-management similar to US ‘Maven’

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:47:52 +0000

The system could be available within a few months, and available for exercises in September 2027, a top general said, declining to provide specifics.

Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:25:07 +0000

The Senate on Wednesday blocked two resolutions that would have stopped the sale of some $450 million in bombs and bulldozers to Israel.

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:52:33 +0000

"I don't have a ballpark," White House budget director Russell Vought told lawmakers Wednesday about the cost of the Iran war.

France puts mobile corps command to the test in major war scenario

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:59:11 +0000

The small forward command post lets commanders “be in contact with the divisions, to be as close as possible to the engagement zone,” said a top general.

Berlin gets a front-row seat to German weapons’ performance in Ukraine

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:36:28 +0000

A new bilateral agreement covers data sharing from engagements of the Panzerhaubitze 2000, RCH-155 artillery and the IRIS-T air-defense weapon.

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms opening since WWII

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:25:29 +0000

Japan’s imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila.

Estonia raids combat-vehicle funds to buy more drones, air defenses

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:29:42 +0000

The defense minister said the decision was based on lessons learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Amid focus on Strait of Hormuz, experts sound warning on Yemen’s Houthis and Red Sea

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:04:37 +0000

Foreign policy experts warn that the strait is not the only potential choke point that Iran and its proxies could leverage amid the war.

Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:48:08 +0000

The announcement marks a change for Italy, which has been a loyal ally to Israel for years and has been viewed by Trump as a trusted partner in Europe.

Lebanon and Israel talks set to begin in Washington

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:15:29 +0000

The talks mark a rare diplomatic engagement between two parties technically at war since 1948.

Swedish, Polish firms invest in TNT plants to quench Europe’s ammo thirst

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:44:41 +0000

Swebal’s new factory is to have the capacity to produce more than 4,000 metric tons of TNT annually. Russia is estimated to make 50,000 tons per year.

Australia touts first GMLRS artillery rocket assembled Down Under

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:48:45 +0000

Lockheed's rocket is the poster child for Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise, which seeks make strike weapons locally.

Turkey pushes for larger role in Europe’s defense as Trump questions NATO

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:49:26 +0000

Shutting out Ankara from EU defense initiatives would cause more damage than the U.S. pulling troops from the continent, warned Turkey's defense minister.

Military Times

Space Force’s 15-year vision calls for more personnel, simulators and survivability

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000

A new Space Force vision document grapples with the future of space warfare and how the service can prepare for it.

US Air Force wants better infrared jammers for its combat rescue helicopters

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:28:59 +0000

The HH-60W, recently used to rescue downed pilots in Iran, lacks a capable infrared countermeasure system, Air Force Material Command said.

US Navy destroyer fires on cargo vessel attempting to sail to Iranian port

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:00:27 +0000

The USS Spruance "disabled Touska’s propulsion by firing several rounds from the destroyer’s 5-inch MK 45 Gun into Touska’s engine room," CENTCOM stated.

Vessels report being hit by gunfire as Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut again

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:19:25 +0000

Merchant vessels attempting to cross the strait on Saturday received radio messages from Iran’s navy telling them they were not allowed to pass.

Air Force unit executes test of Anduril’s semiautonomous combat drone

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:44:55 +0000

Airmen operated Auduril's YFQ-44A jet-powered combat drone, which could someday fly alongside piloted fighters.

US Marine Corps releases video showcasing new Medium Landing Ship design

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:03:05 +0000

The service's new Medium Landing Ship is designed to move troops, equipment and supplies to shorelines without relying on established ports.

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower experiences small fire while undergoing maintenance

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:12:58 +0000

The aircraft carrier has been sidelined since it began planned maintenance availability at Naval Support Activity Portsmouth on Jan. 8, 2025.

US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:20:50 +0000

Some European counterparts have been told that select U.S. weapons deliveries may be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks.

‘Actively shrinking’: Guard generals push Congress for 100 new fighters a year

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:46:37 +0000

A total of 22 generals signed a letter to Congress this month calling for multiyear funding to buy between 72 and 100 new fighters per year.

Air Force hits fiscal 2026 recruitment goal ahead of schedule

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:51:21 +0000

Five months ahead of the end of fiscal 2026, the Air Force and Space Force achieved their recruiting goal in part to the Delayed Entry Program.

Combat search and rescue’s uncertain future: As A-10s phase out, US Air Force faces questions of what comes next

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:21:19 +0000

The U.S. Air Force is moving forward with plans to retire the A-10, which for decades has proven ideally suited for combat search-and-rescue operations.

Advocates press for preventive programs, VA benefits for struggling vets

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:32:35 +0000

Representatives from specialty courts and veterans’ legal organizations pressed Congress Wednesday for expansion of the Veterans Treatment Courts system.

Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon’s growing reliance on SpaceX

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:41:44 +0000

Last August, a global outage across Elon Musk’s satellite network left U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessels bobbing off California, halting operations.

Army veteran tasked with prosecuting Nazi death squads awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:07:49 +0000

Ben Ferencz was just 27 with no previous trial experience when he became chief prosecutor in one of the most significant murder trials in history.

How the US military could clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:18:34 +0000

An arsenal of drones, explosive‑laden robots and helicopters can help reduce risk, though de‑mining crews could still be vulnerable to Iranian attacks.

Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:25:07 +0000

The Senate on Wednesday blocked two resolutions that would have stopped the sale of some $450 million in bombs and bulldozers to Israel.

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:52:33 +0000

"I don't have a ballpark," White House budget director Russell Vought told lawmakers Wednesday about the cost of the Iran war.

US Navy destroyer intercepts Iranian-flagged vessel trying to skirt blockade

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:03:32 +0000

Zero vessels have broken through the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since it began Monday, U.S. Central Command stated.

US Air Force debuts operational AI wargame system

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:47:07 +0000

WarMatrix is an AI-powered system meant to keep human judgement central to wargaming and was marked operational during an event in late March.

AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:24:43 +0000

The MAYHEM 10 drone, a part of the Switchblade family, will serve as a multifunctional launch system, capable of deploying from various platforms.

Suicide rates among military families continue to climb

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:14:20 +0000

The total overall number decreased, a drop that coincides with smaller overall force numbers.

USS Gerald R. Ford breaks record for longest post-Vietnam deployment

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:21:58 +0000

The world's largest aircraft carrier has been deployed for a historic 296 days after departing Naval Station Norfolk on June 24, 2025.

Army officer pleads guilty to 17 charges in firearms parts smuggling case

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:19:12 +0000

As part of a deal, the Army lieutenant colonel pleaded guilty to 17 of 21 charges against him.

New Army assault aircraft named ‘Cheyenne II’

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:10:54 +0000

The Army on Wednesday announced it would name the service's new assault aircraft, the Bell MV-75, the "Cheyenne II" in honor of the Native American tribes.

Amid focus on Strait of Hormuz, experts sound warning on Yemen’s Houthis and Red Sea

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:04:37 +0000

Foreign policy experts warn that the strait is not the only potential choke point that Iran and its proxies could leverage amid the war.

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