In the past 24 hours, a ballistic missile launched by Iranian forces struck Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, a key location for U.S. military operations. Kuwaiti air defenses engaged the incoming projectile, but falling debris caused significant destruction inside the base perimeter. Two U.S. MQ‑9 Reaper drones, each valued at roughly $30 million, were hit — one was destroyed and the other badly damaged. Several American service members and civilian contr
In the past 24 hours, a ballistic missile launched by Iranian forces struck Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, a key location for U.S. military operations. Kuwaiti air defenses engaged the incoming projectile, but falling debris caused significant destruction inside the base perimeter. Two U.S. MQ‑9 Reaper drones, each valued at roughly $30 million, were hit — one was destroyed and the other badly damaged. Several American service members and civilian contr
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer triggered laughter in the House of Commons on Wednesday, May 20, after accidentally claiming that the United Kingdom had secured a trade deal with North Korea instead of South Korea. He quickly corrected the statement, describing it as a “slip of the tongue” and apologising to MPs. “I’ve just been handed a note saying that I inadvertently said we did a trade deal with North Korea rather than South Korea. That would be breaking news and not very good. So,
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer triggered laughter in the House of Commons on Wednesday, May 20, after accidentally claiming that the United Kingdom had secured a trade deal with North Korea instead of South Korea. He quickly corrected the statement, describing it as a “slip of the tongue” and apologising to MPs. “I’ve just been handed a note saying that I inadvertently said we did a trade deal with North Korea rather than South Korea. That would be breaking news and not very good. So,
The United States military has confirmed significant aircraft losses during Operation Epic Fury, with a total of 42 planes, helicopters, and drones affected. Reports compiled from US defense sources, Central Command (CENTCOM) updates, and operational briefings reveal the scale of challenges faced in the Middle East. F-15E Strike Eagle Setbacks Four F-15E Strike Eagles wer
The United States military has confirmed significant aircraft losses during Operation Epic Fury, with a total of 42 planes, helicopters, and drones affected. Reports compiled from US defense sources, Central Command (CENTCOM) updates, and operational briefings reveal the scale of challenges faced in the Middle East. F-15E Strike Eagle Setbacks Four F-15E Strike Eagles wer
A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone disappeared over the Strait of Hormuz after declaring an in-flight emergency on Thursday, April 9, raising uncertainty about its fate amid ongoing regional tensions involving Iran and key maritime routes. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 indicates the unmanned aircraft had been conducting surveillance operations over the Persian Gulf for nearly three hours before beginning its return to Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy. During its
A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone disappeared over the Strait of Hormuz after declaring an in-flight emergency on Thursday, April 9, raising uncertainty about its fate amid ongoing regional tensions involving Iran and key maritime routes. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 indicates the unmanned aircraft had been conducting surveillance operations over the Persian Gulf for nearly three hours before beginning its return to Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy. During its