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Houthis Warn of Impending Response to Israeli Strikes

Over the past 24 hours, there has been a notable uptick in messaging by the Houthis warning of an impending response to Israeli strikes that targeted the Yemeni port city of al-Hudaydah last week, which hit port, fuel, and energy infrastructure. Threats of Retaliation In a video statement, Houthi movement leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned that "joint operations between the Yemeni Armed...

Naval Standoff in South Aegean Highlights the Fleeting Détente in Greek-Turkish Relations

The lasting impression of rapprochement between Greece and Turkey in their 50-year dispute over continental shelf delimitation and Turkey’s pursuit of strategic control of the Aegean has been...

Ecuador’s ‘Metastasis’ Case Exposes Deep Corruption

Emerson Curipallo, an Ecuadorian judge who was responsible for the release of Jorge Glas and two trusted hitmen of Leandro Norero, a notorious drug...

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Russian and Chinese Bombers Conduct Joint Patrol Near Alaska for the First Time

On July 24, American and Canadian fighter aircraft intercepted a joint patrol of Russian Tu-95 and Chinese H-6 long-range strategic bombers that crossed into...

The Next Step in Sudan’s Peace Process

Following the close of the UN-hosted indirect talks between the warring Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the US...

Kamala Harris Breaks Single-Day Presidential Campaign Donation Record

The Kamala Harris presidential campaign raised a record-high $81 million in the 24 hours after Biden dropped out of the race. The Passing of the...

Kenya’s Haiti Deployment Is Scoring Victories

Kenya's deployment of its police officers to Haiti has quickly produced a number of significant victories in Haiti's fight against the gangs that are plaguing...

Houthis Warn of Impending Response to Israeli Strikes

Over the past 24 hours, there has been a notable uptick in messaging by the Houthis warning of an impending response to Israeli strikes...

Iraq Wants US Troops Out Within One Year

Iraq is pushing for the drawdown of all US forces in the country starting in September, according to sources close to the issue, and...

Houthis Show Off “Jaffa” Drone Used in Tel Aviv Strike

The Houthis have released a video showing off their new "Jaffa" drone, which was used in Thursday's attack against Tel Aviv, killing one person...

Hamas and Fatah End Rift in Beijing, But Will Compromise Endure?

Several Palestinian factions, including Hamas and Fatah, have signed a "national unity" agreement in Beijing, demonstrating China's push as a mediator in a diplomatic area...

Singapore Offers Cybersecurity Training to Non-Professionals

Members of the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) now have the opportunity to attend a two-day Internet of Things (IoT) course in cybersecurity, learning...

Termination of Hong Kong-based WSJ Reporter Points to Increased Pressure to Control Media

On July 17th, US-based newspaper The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) fired Hong Kong-based journalist Selina Cheng. The newspaper terminated Cheng after she was elected...

Agreement in the Balance: Philippines and China Address South China Sea Resupply Protocols

On July 21st, the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that the Philippines and China reached a “provisional agreement” regarding the resupply missions...

Vietnam Communist Party Leader’s Death Will Not Lead to Succession Issues, Policy Changes

On July 19th, Vietnamese state media announced the death of Vietnamese Communist Party (VCP) General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. The Expert Council for the...

Naval Standoff in South Aegean Highlights the Fleeting Détente in Greek-Turkish Relations

The lasting impression of rapprochement between Greece and Turkey in their 50-year dispute over continental shelf delimitation and Turkey’s pursuit of strategic control of the Aegean has been...

The Next Step in Sudan’s Peace Process

Following the close of the UN-hosted indirect talks between the warring Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the US...

Georgia’s “Foreign Agent” Law Faces Challenge in Constitutional Court

In Georgia, the controversial "foreign agent" law, which has sparked widespread opposition, violent demonstrations, and multiple legal challenges across the country for several months,...

Conversations Around Sudan: Is Peace An Option?

In recent days, the indirect talks taking place between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Geneva, Switzerland,...

Tuareg Rebels Ambush Malian, Russian Forces Near Algerian Border

At approximately 2:50 p.m. local time on July 25th, Tuareg rebels organized under the Permanent Strategic Framework for the Defense of the People of...

Kenya: Ruto Nominates Opposition Members to Cabinet

After nominating an initial 11 cabinet members for a proposed broad-based government in the aftermath of nationwide protests Kenyan President William Ruto has announced his...

Unconventional Adaptation in Africa

The African continent, both before the arrival of colonial powers and after, has been a land that forces its inhabitants to constantly adapt and...

The Next Step in Sudan’s Peace Process

Following the close of the UN-hosted indirect talks between the warring Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the US...

Ecuador’s ‘Metastasis’ Case Exposes Deep Corruption

Emerson Curipallo, an Ecuadorian judge who was responsible for the release of Jorge Glas and two trusted hitmen of Leandro Norero, a notorious drug...

What to Expect from Venezuela’s Elections

For the first time in seven years, Venezuelans will head to the polls to vote for a new president, alongside new representatives, following negotiations...

Colombian Defense Minister Authorizes Tactical Bombings of FARC-EMC in Efforts to Detain Group’s Leader

Colombian Defense Minister Ivan Velásquez Gómez approved military artillery strikes on several locations across Colombia in response to a drone attack launched by a...

Venezuelan Attorney General Calls for the Arrest of Opposition Activists

Tarek William Saab, Venezuela's Attorney General, requested the issuance of an arrest warrant against three activists belonging to Venezuela's opposition coalition, the Unitary Platform,...

Polyfill Supply Chain Attack Affects 100,000+ Websites

Polyfill is a popular library that incorporates modern functions supported in web browsers while also supporting older browsers. Earlier this past February, concerns were raised following...

CDK Global Ransomware Breach – BlackSuit

In a significant cybersecurity incident, CDK Global, a prominent provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for car dealerships across North America, has fallen victim to...

New Direct-to-Cell Satellite Tech Could Disrupt Billion-Dollar Military Satcom Programs

The US Space Force is keenly observing the rise of commercial satellite communications that allow standard smartphones to connect directly to satellites. This groundbreaking...

SOF Week: Autonomy and AI Take Lead with Future of Tactical Lethality

I had spent the past week at SOFWeek in Tampa to see what the latest innovations were in the defense space and one thing...

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