A deadly air strike in southern Lebanon has claimed the life of reporter Amal Khalil, intensifying the global debate over journalist safety in the US-Israel conflict with Hezbollah. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has labeled the incident a "war crime," alleging that Israeli forces deliberately targeted the journalists and obstructed rescue teams. While the IDF maintains they were striking Hezbollah-linked threats, press freedom groups are calling for an immediate international inquiry.
In a sudden move that has rattled the Pentagon, Navy Secretary John Phelan has stepped down effective immediately. Phelan, a key Trump appointee from the private sector, exits just as the US Navy maintains a high-stakes blockade in the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's seizure of two vessels. Navy veteran Hung Cao steps in as acting lead, signaling a potential shift toward more aggressive military cultural reforms.
A Board of Audit and Inspection report released Wednesday has identified an "unusual desire for keepsakes" as the root cause of a 2021 collision between two South Korean F-15K fighter jets. The investigation found that a wingman pilot abruptly climbed and inverted his jet to get a better photo of his colleague, leading to a crash that cost 880 million won in repairs. The pilot, now a commercial aviator, has been ordered to pay a portion of the damages.
Bangladesh faces a constitutional test as the government bans the Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Analysts question if "government satisfaction" is enough to justify the move.
Iran has linked the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to full compensation for war damages. Meanwhile, Trump warns of strikes on power plants as the U.S. admits to losing MQ-9 drones over Isfahan.
President Trump has issued his final warning to Iran: reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face "Power Plant and Bridge Day." Tehran responds that the "gates of hell" will open for U.S. regional assets.
India's economy faces a massive setback. With 90% of LPG and 60% of gas coming from the Middle East, the Hormuz blockade is driving the Rupee to record lows and threatening 7% GDP growth targets.
Saudi Arabia has suspended all traffic on the King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain. The move comes as regional tensions explode following the end of the U.S. 48-hour ultimatum to reopen Hormuz.
