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Yemen Houthis strike Saudi-backed forces in Mokha with ballistic missiles and drones, releasing dramatic footage of Badr-F missiles and Samad-2 UAVs targeting troop concentrations and weapons depots. The Houthis warned Saudi Arabia: Wherever you mass, you get bombed. The attack reportedly killed at least seven people and wounded dozens, while damaging parts of Mokha port. The Houthis also claimed a drone strike on an Aramco facility in Saudi Arabias Jazan, where Saudi authorities reported a fire
India successfully conducted a user trial of its nuclear-capable Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile from Chandipur, Odisha, with the Strategic Forces Command overseeing the launch. Developed by DRDO, the 4,000-km-range missile strengthens Indias strategic deterrence and bridges the gap between the Agni-II/Agni-Prime and longer-range Agni-V systems. Its range enables India to hold strategic targets deep inside China at risk, while also covering parts of Southeast, West and Central Asia. Agni-4
US President Donald Trump signals a more restrained approach towards Iran after months of devastating conflict. In a telephonic interview to Axios, Trump said Washington is semi-negotiating with Tehran while watching Irans deepening economic crisis and could increase economic pressure. Meanwhile, Iran says talks with Oman on new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz have made significant progress. But Tehran insists the waterway will not reopen unless the U.S. meets a series of demands, i
Zaheer Khan opens up on Gurnoor Brars potential, Mohammed Shamis situation and Indias growing injury concerns in this exclusive interview.
Ukraines bid for European Union membership is facing fresh scrutiny over corruption and governance concerns. A senior EU diplomat, speaking anonymously to the Financial Times, reportedly warned that fast-tracking Ukraine into the bloc could undermine EU accession standards. The remarks come as Kyiv pushes for an accelerated membership timeline, while corruption investigations involving senior officials and political figures continue to fuel debate over whether Ukraine is ready to meet the EUs st
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has gone public with her decision to freeze her eggs, documenting parts of the process on Instagram and calling the choice empowering and badass. The revelation comes amid growing speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run. AOC pushed back on viewing every personal decision through the lens of political ambition, saying politicians are also whole human beings with lives beyond elections.
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has fired back at President Donald Trump after Trump targeted El-Sayed and his wife in a social media post contrasting what he called Two VERY DIFFERENT Americas. El-Sayed turned the attack into a broader clash over the direction of America, pointing to the cost of groceries, gas and the future facing American families.
During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Russia and China are enabling Iran at different levels as lawmakers examined the conflict and U.S. military strategy. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine backed keeping the specific details and intelligence surrounding those relationships classified, citing sensitive information.

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