Russia’s Old Battlecruiser Could Strike With 60 Hypersonic Missiles

  July 22, 2021 Topic:  Could this kind of attack pose a risk to the continental United States? by Kris Osborn Should Russia truly be arming its upgraded 1980s battle cruiser, the Admiral Nakhimov, with up to sixty hypersonic missiles, then many NATO countries and the United States could face a massive and potentially unparalleled threat. A Forbes […]

Tunisia: President Kais Saied sacks PM, freezes parliament, amid violent anti-government protests

Prime Minister Hicham Mechichi fired following violent scenes in Tunisian cities in protest over country’s Covid-19 response and worsening economic crisis Members of Tunisia’s security forces face off with anti-government demonstrators during a rally in front of the parliament in the capital Tunis on 25 July 2021 (AFP) By  MEE and agencies Published date: 25 July […]

Syrian air defense strikes down Israeli missiles – report

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF JULY 25, 2021 23:40 Missiles fired from two Israeli fighter jets were reportedly downed by Syrian air defense systems on Sunday while trying to target the Damascus governorate, Russian media has reported. “From 05:40 a.m. to 05:54 a.m., two F-16 tactical fighter jets of the Israeli Air Force, which stayed outside […]

Israel said to warn US: Iran is close to nuclear threshold

Senior diplomat cautions that Tehran could take advantage of lull in talks, until Iran’s new president installed, to advance program TOI staffToday, 10:45 pm Israeli authorities have warned US officials in recent days that Iran is closer than ever to attaining nuclear weapons, according to the Kan public broadcaster. Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, Defense Minister […]

Israel restricts Gaza fishing zone after arson balloons spark fires in south

Hamas threatens ‘explosion’ if restrictions on Strip tightened, amid dispute over delayed entry of Qatari fuel into Gaza and ongoing talks between Israel and terror group By Aaron Boxerman and Judah Ari Gross Gaza-based terror groups launched incendiary balloons into southern Israel on Sunday afternoon, sparking a number of fires, a Fire and Rescue services […]

Jordan king: I was ‘very encouraged’ after meeting with Bennett, Gantz

In CNN interview, Abdullah says violent Jewish-Arab unrest in Israel during its most recent conflict with Hamas was a ‘civil war,’ should serve as ‘a wake-up call’ By Amy Spiro Today, 9:55 pm Jordanian King Abdullah said he was “encouraged” by his recent meeting with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, though he does not anticipate any […]

Russia ‘irritated’ with Israeli strikes on Syria, strengthening missile defense systems

July 25, 2021 Putin believes that Washington is not in favor of the Israeli strikes on Syria, paving the way for Russia to publicly voice its opposition. By Lauren Marcus, World Israel News Russia’s Defense Ministry issued rare public statements celebrating the success of Syria’s air defense system against missiles fired by the Israeli Air […]

Putin says Russian navy can carry out ‘unpreventable strike’ if needed

MOSCOW, July 25 (Reuters) – The Russian navy can detect any enemy and launch an “unpreventable strike” if needed, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday, weeks after a UK warship angered Moscow by passing the Crimea peninsula. “We are capable of detecting any underwater, above-water, airborne enemy and, if required, carry out an unpreventable strike […]

King of Jordan confirms meeting with Bennett

King Abdullah of Jordan confirmed in an interview with CNN that he met with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. “It may not be the ideal government for a two-state solution, which is the ideal solution in my eyes, but the most important thing is to get the Palestinians and Israelis to communicate again,” Abdullah said.

Will Russia try to close Syrian airspace to further Israeli airstrikes?

Is Russia sending a message to Israel or to the US, or is someone else trying to create controversy? What is the goal of Iran here – or the Syrian regime or other regional powers? SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 25, 2021 12:59 Russia could be moving to pressure Israel to stop airstrikes in Syria. These […]

Pro-Iran militias in Iraq warn US over withdrawal doublespeak

The US has indicated that it will withdraw its “combat troops” from Iraq, but do they even exist? SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 25, 2021 12:21 The US indicated it will withdraw “combat troops” from Iraq. But it doesn’t have combat troops there – and pro-Iran militias have indicated they believe America is being misleading. The […]

Can Israel help tensions surrounding the Nile? – opinion

The long-running dispute is between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia. It all revolves around the waters of the Nile. NEVILLE TELLER JULY 24, 2021 16:13 On July 8, a disagreement between three African nations that has been simmering for more than a decade reached the floor of the UN Security Council. The altercation concerns the vast […]

Moscow: Situation in Black Sea Being Artificially Ratcheted Up by Outside Powers

The Russian military has reported a major escalation in NATO drilling and reconnaissance activity in the Black Sea. Last month, the Royal Navy tried to test the security of Russia’s maritime borders around Crimea by deploying a destroyer in Russian waters. The incident sparked a major diplomatic scandal between Moscow and London. Outside powers are […]