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Pentagon boosts Cuba plans if Trump orders intervention

Recent reports indicate that the Pentagon is discreetly preparing for a possible U.S. military operation in Cuba, despite the ongoing war in Iran.

16 Apr 2026-01:05
UAE summons Iraqi envoy after recent attacks

On Wednesday, the Emirati Foreign Ministry announced that the United Arab Emirates had summoned the Iraqi chargé d’affaires in response to attacks launched from Iraqi territory in recent weeks.

16 Apr 2026-00:58
Sweden thwarts 2025 pro-Russian cyberattack on thermal plant

In mid-2025, Sweden successfully prevented a pro-Russian cyberattack on a thermal power plant, with the government attributing the attack to a group connected to Russian intelligence.

15 Apr 2026-23:58
Somali strikes kill dozens of Al Shabab terrorists

The Somali defense ministry reported that recent air strikes targeting the Al Qaeda-linked group Al Shabab killed 54 militants and injured several others.

15 Apr 2026-23:49
Zelensky meets Italian PM Meloni, discusses defense cooperation - VIDEO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, focusing on battlefield developments and expanding defense cooperation.

15 Apr 2026-23:41
Iran halts petrochemical exports over war damage

Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) has halted its petrochemical exports "until further notice" to prioritize domestic supply, which was disrupted by US-Israeli strikes between February 28 and April 8.

15 Apr 2026-23:29
Pilot drops Boeing 757 to near-ground level over Iceland in shock “farewell” flight - PHOTO/VIDEO

15 Apr 2026-22:56
SkyWest horror at 39,000 feet: Violent turbulence leaves passengers injured - PHOTO

A dramatic mid-air incident involving a regional jet operated by SkyWest Airlines has been officially classified as an accident after severe turbulence left passengers and crew injured, according to a final report released by the National Transportation Safety Board.

15 Apr 2026-22:31
Waymo ramps up in Florida to compete with Tesla, Uber

Google's tech division, Waymo, is determined to keep its lead in the robotaxi rollout, staying ahead of competitors like Tesla and Uber.

15 Apr 2026-22:24
S&P 500 sets record, bounces back from Iran-related losses

The S&P 500 recently reached a new intraday record high, overcoming uncertainty and maintaining its recent rally, fueled by optimism surrounding the fragile US-Iran ceasefire.

15 Apr 2026-21:57

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