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Smoke rising over Tehran following reported Israeli airstrikes amid escalating tensions Explosions rock Tehran after Israel launches pre-emptive strikes on Iran. The United States confirms large-scale military operations, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, said the operation was launched to neutralize what he called “immediate and serious threats” to the State of Israel. In a brief statement, Katz said intelligence assessments indicated preparations by Iranian forces that posed imminent risks. While he did not detail the nature of those threats, Israeli officials have long accused Iran of accelerating aspects of its nuclear and missile programs. Shortly after the announcement, Israel implemented emergency measures at home. Schools were closed nationwide, restrictions were placed on public gatherings, and workplaces were ordered to scale down operations except for essential services. Military reservists were reportedly placed on h...

Putin Prepares Nuclear Missile Test Ahead of High-Stakes Meeting With Trump in Alaska Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly preparing to test a new nuclear-armed cruise missile ahead of his scheduled meeting with former US President Donald Trump in Alaska. Satellite imagery shows increased activity at Russia’s key nuclear testing facility in recent weeks. Increased Activity at Novaya Zemlya Nuclear Test Site Russia’s Pankovo nuclear test site, located on the Barents Sea archipelago of Novaya Zemlya, has seen a surge in personnel, equipment, ships, and aircraft. Analysts say the movements resemble preparations seen during earlier tests of the 9M730 Burevestnik, also known as the “Storm Petrel.” A Western security source indicated that Moscow may be preparing another test of the Burevestnik missile, which Russia claims has virtually unlimited range due to its nuclear-powered propulsion system. Satellite Images Reveal Military Build-Up According to ...

  C hinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday offered the most unambiguous declaration of support to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin since the invasion of Ukraine, vowing to support Moscow’s “sovereignty and security. ” The remarks were a significant rhetorical departure from Xi’s earlier call on Putin to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of “all countries” — a more universal remark that could be loosely interpreted to include Ukraine — which he made  a day after   the war began. Now, more than 100 days into the war, Xi focused squarely on his support for Russia in his latest call with Putin. “China is willing to push for the steady and long-term development of bilateral pragmatic cooperation. China is willing to mutually support Russia on core interests and matters of paramount concern, such as sovereignty and security, as well as [achieve] closer strategic cooperation,” Xi was quoted as saying by the state broadcaster CCTV. Xi and Putin reached a ...