Israel got advance notice in Moscow of air strikes in Syria
Israel received advanced notice from Russia before Moscow launched its first air strikes in Syria, according to Western defense sources. (FULL STORY) (more…)
As Russia moves in to solidify Assad’s rule, no sign of U.S. strategy
President Barack Obama never followed through after threatening military action if Assad’s forces, as they did, used chemical weapons. He has weighed and decided against no-fly zones for all (more…)
Rouhani to Wall Street on UN trip: No obstacles to U.S. investment
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said “Teheran has not impeded” U.S. companies from investing in Iran. (FULL STORY) (more…)
N. Korea shrouded in deepening isolation on its 70th anniversary
By Dr. Jong-Heon Lee SEOUL — Cash-strapped North Korea has failed to secure foreign dignitaries to attend its biggest celebration in years, placing a damper on the isolated nation’s (more…)
PLA’s cyber attack unit linked to S. China Sea takeover campaign
China has launched a new cyber warfare unit tasked with targeting Southeast Asian nations and solidifying Beijing’s political and military dominance in the South China Sea. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Report: Egypt to buy French mistral ships and lease them to China
The two French-made helicopter carriers, known as the Mistral ships, will be sold to Egypt but they may well be leased to China, reports Russian news service Russia Today (more…)
Bahrain recalls ambassador to Iran after bomb-factory find
Bahraini security forces have reported the discovery of a large bomb-making factory within its territory and have arrested several suspects linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). (FULL (more…)
Saudi coalition: Iranian boat seized with arms for Yemeni rebels
A Iranian vessel containing a shipment of rockets and other equipment said en route to Houthi rebels in Yemen was seized by the Saudi-led coalition. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Iran to buy $21 billion in Russian space equipment, aircraft
Iran has agreed to purchase $21 billion worth of satellite equipment and aircraft from Russia. (FULL STORY) (more…)