President Lai Vows to Uphold Democracy and Regional Stability
President Lai pledged to defend Taiwan’s democratic system and insist that the island’s future be decided by its 23 million people, not external forces or short-term interests. She framed maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as a national strategic goal, rejecting any attempt to cloak reunification efforts as “peace” or political warfare. Lai said Taiwan is willing to engage with China on equal and dignified terms but must build credible self-defense and remain a responsible, trustworthy international partner. She called for domestic unity to protect democracy, pursue peace and sustain prosperity.
Are Xi and Putin Best Friends, or Is It Just Geopolitics? #BBCNews
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian president Vladimir Putin project a close partnership—meeting over 40 times and publicly declaring a ‘no limits’ relationship—but the alliance is asymmetric and driven by geopolitics. Russia depends heavily on China for trade and energy...
Senate Advances Measure to End Military Action in Iran in Rebuke to Trump
The Senate advanced a War Powers resolution aimed at restricting President Trump’s ability to launch strikes on Iran without further congressional approval, marking the first time in eight attempts the measure has mustered enough votes to move forward. The procedural...
What Is Going On With The Marines’ LAV Replacement?
The Marine Corps is moving to replace its legacy Light Armored Vehicles with a new Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) family. In April, General Dynamics Land Systems and Textron Systems each received a $450 million contract to build pre‑production prototypes of three...
We Explain Golden Dome's New Price Tag. | Breaking Defense | The Weekly Break Out
The video examines the Golden Dome initiative, a proposed space‑based missile‑intercept system that aims to shoot down threats from orbit. The discussion centers on a stark cost dispute: the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the program will exceed a trillion...
Diving Into Golden Dome’s New Pricetag, Plus Winning the Army’s Network Wars
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the Pentagon’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative could cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years—far above the $175–185 billion figure cited by the White House—largely because CBO modeled an architecture that includes expensive space-based interceptors. Pentagon...
Does Ukraine Have the Advantage at the Moment Against Russia? | Inside Story
Ukraine escalated its offensive last weekend by hitting deep targets in the Moscow region, temporarily breaching Russian air defenses. The strike prompted Russia to curtail its traditional Victory Day parade, signaling heightened security concerns. Kyiv has intensified attacks on Russian...
SecTor 2025 | When Hackers Meet Burglars
Amir, an offensive security specialist, warned that cyberattacks on smart buildings are rising and shifting from data theft to operational disruption—so-called “siegeware”—citing breaches ranging from Target’s HVAC-supply-chain intrusion to recent ransomware and denial-of-service incidents that shut down hotels, schools, and...
InfraGard: Security a Shared Responsibility Between Business Community, Law Enforcement
InfraGard positions itself as a public-private partnership that bridges the American business community and law enforcement to protect critical infrastructure. Members gain access to exclusive training, education, and a network of local and federal contacts — including direct lines to...
Replay: Trump Addresses Iran War and FRANCE 24's Analysis • FRANCE 24 English
Former President Donald Trump told reporters he paused a planned military strike on Iran at the request of Gulf allies who said negotiations with Tehran were close, saying he had been about an hour from ordering an attack. He described...
Iran Conflict Takes Center Stage During Donald Trump’s White House Ballroom Site Visit | N18G
Former President Donald Trump gave a site tour of a new White House ballroom project, touting its ornate classical facades and extensive security engineering. He emphasized a dead-flat, drone‑proof roof with military staging capacity, thick blast‑resistant glass, internal HVAC and...
Cold Peace: Engaging DPRK to Reduce Risk and Threat | The Impossible State
The episode focuses on Victor Cha’s “Cold Peace” concept, which urges Washington to abandon the unrealistic demand for immediate North Korean denuclearization and instead pursue risk‑reduction engagement that mirrors arms‑control frameworks. The hosts—former diplomats and policy experts—argue that U.S....
Watch Live | US Congress Erupts Over CENTCOM Commander's Shocking Testimony on Iran War Plan |Trump
In a heated Congressional hearing, the CENTCOM commander laid out a sweeping “America First” National Defense Strategy and defended recent offensive campaigns against Iran, saying Operation Epic Fury and Operation Midnight Hammer dramatically degraded Iran’s ballistic missile, drone and nuclear-related...
A "Cold Peace" With North Korea?
The video argues that the United States’ three‑decade‑long pursuit of complete, verifiable, irreversible denuclearization (CVID) of North Korea has unequivocally failed. Successive administrations have demanded total nuclear dismantlement, yet Pyongyang continues to expand its arsenal. Current estimates place North Korea’s stockpile...
Can Gulf Nations Close the Gap Between Iran and the US? | DW News
The United States reportedly delayed planned strikes on Iran at the request of Gulf states—including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE—who say they are close to brokering a deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. Iran’s leadership reiterated deep distrust...
Trump Says Gulf Leaders Convinced Him to 'Hold Off' On New Iran Attack
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that a scheduled U.S. military strike on Iran has been delayed after direct appeals from Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, the UAE president and Qatar’s emir. The Gulf leaders requested a brief 2‑3‑day cushion,...
Bloomberg News Now: Trump Says Holding Off New Iran Strike on Gulf Appeal
President Trump said he called off a planned strike on Iran after appeals from Persian Gulf allies, granting a short window for negotiations as Iran reportedly submitted a revised proposal via Pakistani intermediaries — though the White House deemed the...
LIVE: Adm. Brad Cooper Testifies Before House Committee on Iran War
The House Armed Services Committee held a live hearing where Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, testified about the recently concluded Operation Epic Fury, a U.S. campaign aimed at degrading Iran’s military capabilities and pressuring Tehran over its nuclear ambitions. Cooper...
Cathy Newman Speaks to General Sir Richard Barrons | The Cathy Newman Show
Former military commander General Sir Richard Barrons told Cathy Newman that the UK is psychologically and materially unprepared for modern warfare and must shift its thinking from outsourcing conflict to expecting attacks at home. He warned that to achieve credible...
LIVE: Trump Postpones Strikes on Iran | 3 Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting | World DNA
President Trump said he has postponed planned strikes on Iran after allies in the Gulf reported progress in mediated talks that could curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, while keeping U.S. forces ready to strike if negotiations fail. Iranian officials confirmed indirect...
Saudi Arabia Under Attack LIVE: Saudi Shoots Down 3 Drones Amid Rising West Asia Tensions | WION
The DJI Ronin 4D is a distinctive hybrid that integrates a four-axis gimbal into the camera body, delivering unparalleled vertical stabilization that replicates crane or dolly moves while handheld. It records internal ProRes RAW and uses a LiDAR autofocus system...
LIVE | China’s Type 093B Submarine Appears Near Hainan Raising Taiwan Security Questions | Trump| Xi
Video and open-source reports show a Chinese Type 093B nuclear-powered attack submarine surfacing near Hainan Island—apparently close to the strategic Yulin naval base and a public beach—reviving scrutiny of Beijing’s undersea capabilities. The Type 093B, viewed as China’s most advanced...
The Marine Corps Mandates ‘Basic AI’ Training Course for All Troops
The Marine Corps announced a new directive mandating that every active‑duty and reserve Marine complete a basic artificial‑intelligence training module before the end of 2026. Approved by Lieutenant General Benjamin Watson, the 45‑minute course will be accessed through the Marine...
Trump Claims the U.S. Killed a Top ISIS Commander || Bonus Video
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social claiming U.S. forces killed a senior ISIS commander, identified as Al Maluki, in northern Nigeria. The commentator notes that ISIS in West Africa operates as a locally rooted, semi-autonomous franchise with limited influence beyond...
Black Hat Stories | Yaara Shriki, Threat Researcher at Wiz
Yaara Shriki, a threat researcher at Wiz, described her first time speaking at Black Hat as nerve‑wracking but rewarding, praising the event as both enjoyable and educational. She emphasized that cybersecurity is far from dull, detailing her passion for detecting...
Gulf Gets Laser-Guided Missiles to Fight Drones & Iran Executions Soar
Tensions between the US and Iran remain unresolved as Washington presses Tehran with new conditions and Iran submits a 14-point counterproposal via Pakistan, while President Trump warns a deal must come quickly or military action could resume. The UK has...
Former US Negotiator with Iran: Trump Falling Into Vietnam Trap | The Bottom Line
Former US Iran negotiator Rob Mali says current US engagement is markedly worse than during the JCPOA era, blaming the 2018 withdrawal and erratic Trump behavior for undermining prospects. Mali argues Iran will not accept humiliation or full capitulation, pressing...
US Agrees to Waive Iran Oil Sanctions During Talks, State Media Says
The United States is reported to have agreed, in the latest round of diplomatic talks, to suspend oil sanctions on Iran while negotiations continue. The claim comes from Iranian state media and is echoed by Reuters, which cites senior Iranian...
The American Mayor Accused of Secretly Working for China | The Global Story
Last week Arcadia, California mayor Eileen Wang abruptly resigned after federal prosecutors charged her with acting as an undeclared agent of the People’s Republic of China, alleging she ran a China-directed news site "US News Center" to shape coverage of...
Army Buying $10 Million of Rifle Smart Scopes to Counter Small Drones
The U.S. Army is spending roughly $10 million on Smart Shooter’s Smash 2000LE (sometimes labeled Smash 3000) smart scopes, a new counter‑UAS solution aimed at the growing small‑drone threat at the fire‑team level. The device integrates a built‑in display, autonomous target...
From Concept to Contract: Conversations at the Army Demand Signal Forum | All About the Base
The Army Demand Signal Forum, hosted at Stanford’s Gordian Knot Center, brought together Army acquisition leaders, soldiers, venture capitalists, and startup founders to showcase the Army Fuse initiative. Fuse serves as the Army’s capital engine, allocating roughly $750 million in...
Why Is Putin Visiting China Right After Trump? | DW News
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Beijing days after President Trump met Xi Jinping, underscoring Beijing’s central role in Moscow’s post-2022 strategy. Experts say the “no limits” partnership has deepened into a pragmatic, interest-driven strategic coordination—what one analyst calls the...
Two Dozen Injured in Ukraine Following Russian Strikes • FRANCE 24 English
An overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones slammed Dnipro, striking residential blocks and leaving at least twenty‑four people injured, according to local officials. The attack involved 22 missiles, of which Ukrainian air defenses shot down four, while the remaining projectiles...
Us-Iran Truce Under Strain Amid Stalled Talks and Attacks on US Allies • FRANCE 24 English
The video examines the deteriorating tentative truce between the United States and Iran, highlighted by President Donald Trump’s warning that Iran could be wiped out if a peace deal is not secured and recent drone strikes on Gulf allies that...
Iran Diplomacy Has Yet to Begin || Peter Zeihan
In the video, Peter Zeihan argues that U.S. diplomacy on the Iran war has effectively stalled because President Donald Trump has dismantled the institutional apparatus that normally conducts negotiations. He notes that the State Department, CIA, Defense and National Security Council...
What You Need to Know About Palantir | FT #shorts
Palantir is a data-software company that builds platforms to integrate large, disparate datasets for operational decision-making, serving clients from automakers to militaries. Its primary customer is the US government, with notable deployments in Pentagon battlefield systems, ICE immigration operations, and...
Iran WAR Live | US Expands B-21 Plans Amidst China Tensions And Strike Capability Concerns| Iran War
The video examines the United States’ urgent push to expand its long‑range strike arsenal as tensions with Iran and China intensify. Defense officials now propose roughly 200 B‑21 Raider stealth bombers—double the original 100‑aircraft target—while acknowledging that a fleet of...
LIVE | Massive Fire Near Israel’s Nuclear Zone | Netanyahu Under Pressure! | Iran | Mojtaba
The video stitches together recent security incidents that have unfolded across the Gulf and Israel, focusing on a massive fire reported in the Negev desert near Israel’s sensitive nuclear installations and linking it to parallel events in Iran and the...
How Blast Deflectors Stop USS Abraham Lincoln Deck From Melting | WION Podcast
The video explains how the USS Abraham Lincoln’s Mark 7 jet‑blast deflectors safeguard its flight deck from the extreme heat generated by fighter‑jet afterburners. These panels tilt to a 50° angle just before launch, channeling super‑heated gases upward and away from the deck...
US Reportedly Considering Fresh Iran Offensive Under ‘Operation Sledgehammer’ | N18G
The Pentagon is reportedly formulating a contingency plan dubbed “Operation Sledgehammer” to launch large‑scale strikes against Iranian targets if the fragile ceasefire collapses. The plan emerges weeks after a temporary halt to Operation Epic Fury, which was intended to give...
LIVE: UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Attacked? Fire Breaks Out Near Site After Drone Strike
A drone strike set fire to an electrical generator on the perimeter of the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, prompting immediate alerts from the UAE defense ministry. UAE officials said three drones crossed the western border,...
Ukraine Strikes Russia: Zelensky Says Response to Moscow's Agression 'Justified' • FRANCE 24
The video analyzes Ukraine’s massive retaliatory strike, deploying more than 500 drones and missiles across fourteen Russian regions, including annexed Crimea, in response to a recent Russian barrage that killed 24 people in Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky framed the operation as...
OPEN UP: Trump Sends Message to Xi and China |Trump in China
President Donald Trump is set to land in Beijing with a "busload" of top U.S. executives representing roughly $12 trillion in economic might. The two‑day summit with President Xi Jinping will address a laundry list of issues – from Iran...
A Shift In Ukraine? - The Frontline Balance, Forces & Moscow Parade
The video examines how public narratives about the Ukraine war can outpace battlefield realities, using the 2026 Russian Victory Day parade as a barometer. The author notes the parade’s unprecedented downscaling and the accompanying short‑term ceasefire, suggesting a shift in...
Iran Has Hit at Least 228 U.S. Military Assets Across the Middle East, Far More than Reported
The video reveals that Iran’s recent air strikes have damaged or destroyed at least 228 U.S. military structures and equipment across 15 sites in the Gulf region, far exceeding publicly reported figures. The assessment is based on 128 satellite images...
The First Interplanetary War: Tactics in the Solar System
The video argues that the first true interplanetary war will begin only when humanity’s population, industry and military are distributed across distinct planetary or orbital habitats, turning separate "wards" into rival civilizations. It contrasts this reality with the tidy, two‑sided...
ICE and HSI Plan to Spend up to $100 Million over the Next Five Years on Cellebrite
The Department of Homeland Security announced a five‑year, indefinite‑delivery, indefinite‑quantity contract with Cellebrite, capping spend at $100 million. The agreement, expected to be awarded later this year, formalizes a partnership that already powers Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations...
Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Refinery After Deadly Moscow Strikes Kill 24 In Kyiv
The video reports a sharp escalation in the Russia‑Ukraine war, highlighting two high‑profile attacks. Ukraine deployed long‑range drones to strike the Ryazan oil refinery, one of Russia’s largest fuel processing plants, while Russia responded with a Kh‑101 cruise missile that...
Inside Secret Hangar Where UK Tests GPS Jamming
The Ministry of Defence’s Boscombe site in Salisbury houses a sound‑proof, radio‑sealed chamber where the United Kingdom tests the limits of GPS disruption. Inside the foam‑lined room, external signals cannot enter and any emissions are contained, allowing engineers to fire jamming...
EU and British 'Shadow Empire' COLLAPSING - They're Hiding Something BIG: Tom Luongo
Tom Luongo argues that the current Iran‑Israel‑U.S. confrontation is less a spontaneous clash and more a calculated maneuver by the old colonial powers—chiefly Britain and France—who still wield hidden influence across the Middle East. He frames this as a "shadow...