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US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that he could send the military into Nigeria if the killings of Christians by Islamist groups are not stopped. In a social media post, Trump said he asked the Pentagon to map out a potential plan of attack and warned that any action would be “fast, vicious, and immediate.” He stated, “If the …

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday lauded Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, during talks in Tokyo, welcoming her commitment to accelerate Japan’s military buildup and overseeing the signing of new agreements on trade and critical minerals. Takaichi a close ally of Trump’s late friend and golfing partner, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly told Trump she would nominate …

The Pentagon said the B‑1s launched from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas and flew over the Caribbean Sea toward Venezuela as part of routine training exercises. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the flights occurred near Venezuelan shores but did not say whether the aircraft entered Venezuelan airspace. The B‑1 Lancer capable of carrying the largest …

The Israeli military announced on Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza had resumed following an attack that killed two of its soldiers and triggered airstrikes that Palestinians said left 26 people dead, marking the most serious test of this month’s truce. US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire he brokered remained in place and suggested Hamas leadership may not have …

The remains were initially handed over to the Red Cross before being transferred to Israel for forensic examination, marking the latest step in implementing a ceasefire aimed at ending over two years of conflict in the Gaza Strip. On Monday, Hamas had already transferred the remains of four hostages, shortly after releasing the last 20 living hostages under the ceasefire …

This change in sentiment mirrors a broader global reckoning with Israel’s prolonged assault on Gaza, launched after Hamas’s October 7 attack. From Washington to Sydney, public opinion is turning against Israel’s actions. A recent survey revealed that 42% of U.S. adults disapprove of the government’s handling of the conflict, while support for sanctions against Israeli leaders is rising in countries …

A senior Iranian military adviser has welcomed the newly signed Pakistan-Saudi defence pact, calling it a constructive step for regional security while stressing Tehran’s readiness and commitment to deterrence. Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said in a televised interview that the “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” signed in Riyadh between Prime Minister Shehbaz …

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Image credits: PTI) NEW DELHI: India has asked Russia to release 27 more of its citizens who were recently recruited into the Russian military, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Friday.“As per our information, 27 Indian nationals are presently serving in the Russian army. We are also in close touch with their family members …

The Israeli military has killed over 40 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, including 35 in Gaza City, where a large-scale offensive is ongoing despite growing international pressure and threats of sanctions, Al Jazeera reported. Meanwhile, four more Palestinians have died of acute malnutrition in the past 24 hours, raising the total deaths from Israel’s starvation policy to 435 among them …

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any Western forces sent to Ukraine would be considered a “legitimate” target for Moscow’s military. His remarks came a day after Kyiv’s allies confirmed plans to deploy troops if a peace deal is reached. On Thursday, two dozen countries, led by France and Britain, pledged to join a “reassurance” force across land, …