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.
A drone strike hit Kuwait’s Shuwaikh oil complex early Sunday, causing significant structural damage. Officials blame Iran for the attack on the Ministry of Oil and KPC offices.
Qasem Soleimani’s daughters have denied U.S. claims that two women arrested in the U.S. are their relatives. Zeynab Soleimani called the State Department’s report a "lie" to distract from military setbacks.
The UN’s Food Price Index rose for the second month in March to 128.5 points. Rising crude oil and fertilizer costs are now threatening global crop yields, particularly for wheat and sugar.
In a major move, the U.S. has arrested the niece of Qasem Soleimani and her daughter. Secretary Marco Rubio confirmed their Green Cards are revoked and deportation proceedings have begun.
