Day: May 13, 2026

Russian ship that sank after strange explosions reportedly carying nuclear reactors to North Korea

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State-of-the-art US military aircraft known as “nuke sniffers” have been recorded surveying the wreckage scene twice over the last year, once on August 28, 2025, and again on February 6, 2026. The calm surface of the ocean on a clear day.(photo credit: PEXELS)ByASHER SMITHMAY 13, 2026 09:25Updated: MAY 13, 2026 09:29 A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, which sank after a series of explosions in unexplained circumstances, may have been carrying two nuclear reactors bound for North Korea, according to a CNN report on Tuesday. The circumstances surrounding the Ursa Major’s sinking have been shrouded in mystery since the incident occurred on December 23, 2024. Evidence from …

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Netanyahu says Israel could enter Iran to remove uranium stockpiles

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May 12, 2026 Prime Minister Netanyahu on CBS News’ ’60 Minutes,’ May 10, 2026. (X Screenshot) Netanyahu said he believed the uranium could be physically removed but a negotiated arrangement would be preferable. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles may ultimately need to be physically removed from the country, including through a possible direct operation if diplomatic efforts fail. In an interview with Major Garrett on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” that aired Sunday, Netanyahu said major parts of Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure remained intact despite the war and continued strikes. “There …

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Saudi Arabia covertly launched strikes on Iran during war, sources say

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Strikes were ‘tit-for-tat’ for Iranian attacks on kingdom; UAE, which similarly struck Islamic Republic before and after truce, said to have coordinated at least one attack with Israel By Reuters and Lazar Berman FollowToday, 12:37 am US President Donald Trump stands with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on his visit to the White House, in Washington, November 18, 2025. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP) Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials said. The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that …

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Hezbollah planning to occupy Beirut as pressure on Naim Qassem builds

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According to sources in the security establishment, Hezbollah is convinced that Israel is plotting a move to divide Lebanon, during which the Lebanese state would lose large areas of territory. A protester holds a picture of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem during a demonstration in Riad Al Solh Square in Beirut, Lebanon, on April 11, 2026.(photo credit: Manon Roca/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)ByAMIR BOHBOTMAY 13, 2026 00:40Updated: MAY 13, 2026 00:47 Hezbollah has created a systematic action plan to occupy Beirut in order to push out pragmatic elements, Walla learned on Tuesday. At the same time, the defense establishment is recognizing increasing pressure on Hezbollah Secretary …

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Hamas Blocks Rafah Reconstruction, Halting Gaza Rebuilding Effort Amid Ceasefire Stalemate

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May 12, 2026 5:48 pmby Ailin Vilches Arguello The damaged Al-Shifa Hospital during the war in Gaza City, March 31, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas Hamas members have reportedly blocked international efforts to begin reconstruction work in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, in what appears to be the Palestinian terrorist group’s latest attempt to undermine a US-backed peace plan, as it continues to reject disarmament and stall progress on the ceasefire agreement with Israel. According to a report by the Israeli broadcaster Kan News, armed Hamas operatives threatened contractors who were set to enter an area under Israeli control in Rafah …

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Report: US intelligence showing Iran retains substantial missile capabilities

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Classified reports cited by The New York Times show Iran has restored most missile sites. Israel National News Published: May 13, 2026, 3:13 AM (GMT+3) Ballistic missile factory struck in IranCENTCOM Classified US intelligence regarding Iran’s current military strength from earlier this month suggests that Tehran has successfully restored operational access to the vast majority of its strategic missile infrastructure, The New York Times reported on Tuesday. Among other things, according to the report, the intelligence reveals that Iran has regained access to 30 of its 33 primary missile sites situated along the vital Strait of Hormuz. These facilities, equipped with mobile launchers, …

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