The attack on Monday on the Minervagracht was the most serious assault in months by the Iranian-backed Houthis in the Gulf of Aden, which is some distance from the Red Sea where they have sunk four vessels since November 2023.
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Trump signs executive order vowing to defend Qatar in wake of Israel`s strike
The text of the order, available Wednesday on the White House`s website but dated Monday, appears to be another measure by Trump to assure the Qataris following Israel`s surprise attack on the country targeting Hamas leaders as they weighed accepting a ceasefire with Israel over the war in the Gaza Strip.
Fat Generals Are the Problem!
Reprinted from Bracing Views with the authors permission. The military historian Dennis Showalter once told me that he didnt care about the amount of fat around a generals belly he cared about the fat between a generals ears. It was a telling quip, and one that highlights the shortsighted nature of Pete Hegseths emphasis [.].
‘Terrorists must be killed’: Reservist who shot terrorist recalls moments of the attack
I passed by the junction and heard the sound of a collision behind me, Nechama said. I looked in the mirror and saw a vehicle colliding with the bus stop.”.
‘Terrorists must be killed’: Reservist who shot terrorist recalls moments of the attack
I passed by the junction and heard the sound of a collision behind me, Nechama said. I looked in the mirror and saw a vehicle colliding with the bus stop.”.
Israel’s Haifa to revise textbooks; credit Indian soldiers for liberation
The Israeli city of Haifa is set to revise its history textbooks to credit Indian soldiers for its liberation from Ottoman rule during World War I.
FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Joseph Jacob Foss ~ 29 September 2025
Our Troops Rock! Thank you for all you do! For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday. Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. Looking forward to tomorrow’s freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today! ~ Hall of Heroes ~ Joseph Jacob Foss Info from here. Joseph Jacob “Joe” Foss (April 17, 1915 January 1, 2003) was the leading fighter ace of the United States Marine Corps during World War II and a 1943 recipient of the Medal of Honor, recognizing his role in the air combat during the Guadalcanal Campaign. In postwar years, he achieved.
Ukraine received Patriot missile defense systems from Israel, Zelensky confirms
Ukraine received Patriot missile defense systems from Israel, Zelensky confirms Zelensky added that Ukraine will receive two new patriot systems in the fall. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Defence ministry inks Rs 62,370 crore deal for 97 Tejas jets
A contract was signed with the HAL for 97 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft- Mk1A with associated equipment for the IAF at a cost of Rs 62, 370 crore (excluding taxes), the ministry said.
Iran is rebuilding missile manufacturing facilities – report
Tehran is reportedly attempting to rebuild its missile manufacturing facilities but lacks essential machinery for the effort.