According to reports, 2025 has been the deadliest year for Pakistan’s security forces in over a decade.
Sayyid Abdul‑Malik Badr al‑Din al‑Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, issued a statement on recent developments in Somalia and Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, describing the move as an attempt to divide Somalia and destabilize African states and the Red Sea region.
At least 3 people were killed and 59 injured after al‑Joulani‑affiliated forces attacked Alawite demonstrators in Latakia on December 28, according to media reports.
The Chinese military has released footage showing the launch of a YJ‑20 hypersonic anti‑ship ballistic missile from a Type‑055 destroyer.
Final preparations for the launch of a Soyuz‑2.1b rocket carrying three Iranian satellites at Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome have entered their final stage. After safety reviews, Russia’s State Space Commission has authorized fueling of the launch vehicle, and operational teams are conducting final checks.
Sadiq al‑Ghariani, Libya’s Grand Mufti and one of the country’s highest religious and political authorities, strongly criticized Pakistan for selling $4 billion worth of military equipment to Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA).
Sheikh Ghazal Wahb Ghazal, head of Syria’s Supreme Islamic Alawite Council, issued a video statement following the recent terrorist bombing in Homs, calling for widespread and peaceful protests to denounce the current situation facing the Alawite community.
Last night and into this morning, the Russian military launched a massive, coordinated assault on multiple targets across Ukraine, including the capital. Kalibr missiles were fired from the Black Sea, while long‑range bombers launched X‑101 missiles. Tens of “Geran” suicide drones (the Russian version of Shahed) carried out successive waves of attacks against designated sites.
The Ansar Allah movement announced the martyrdom of Maj. Gen. Zakaria Hajar, a commander in Yemen’s Armed Forces missile unit, along with several of his companions in recent U.S. airstrikes on Yemen.
Talks between Israel and Syria over a security agreement have seen significant progress in recent weeks, with expectations that the deal may be signed soon. According to informed sources, the potential agreement could go beyond a purely security framework and include a diplomatic annex, expected to be signed during a high‑level meeting in a European country.
The Spartak (VPK-Ural or AMN-590951) is a Russian-made Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle, designed to safeguard personnel against the lethal effects of small arms fire, landmines, and artillery fragments during counterterrorism operations and special missions. This platform has recently been inducted into service with Iran’s armed forces under the Border Guard Command (FARAJA). In this article, we will examine this armored fighting vehicle in detail.
Over the past 12 days, Russian forces captured the town of Seversk in Donetsk province. Other notable developments include advances in Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia province, while clearing operations continue in Myrnohrad against remaining Ukrainian units.
