Iranian hardliner judges assassinated, Israel hand suspected
The two deceased judges of Supreme Court were actively involved in combating crimes against national security, espionage, and terrorism.
Emerging Risks
Will China go to war with Trump?
Though this scenario is fiction, for now, the chance of a major conflict over Taiwan in the not-so-distant future is real, and growing. Xi Jinping has declared in no uncertain terms that the reunification of Taiwan with mainland China is not only essential but the very “essence” of the leader’s epochal vision for the “great rejuvenation” — making China great again by reestablishing it as the world’s number one superpower.
Starving the Dragon: Toward An America-First China Strategy | The National Interest
President-elect Donald Trump has a broad popular mandate to thwart Chinese economic warfare against the homeland.
The Nuclear Bomb Is Back: The Risk of War Enters a New Age - WSJ
Fears of nuclear conflict are growing again as arsenals expand, alliances shift and treaties dissolve
China hacked phones and wants nuclear first-strike ability against US…
“I believe that’s what China is doing, and you might think I’m kind of crazy for saying this, but I think that China is laying the groundwork for a first-strike nuclear capability against the United States.”
Israel on alert amid fears of Iranian attack as Trump’s return nears
Faced with mounting military, economic, and political pressures, Iran may seek to strike Israel in the coming days, although experts say escalating Iranian rhetoric could be mere bluster
Has World War III Begun?
But a world war is approaching. The international order is bifurcating into ideological spheres again, with one sphere consisting of the U.S. and countries attempting to preserve gains of freedom and prosperity from the last 35 years, and another sphere consisting of countries that consider those gains to have come at their expense or endanger their domestic control.
Nagel Committee warns Israel must prepare for potential war with Turkey
The committee, established by the government, warns that Turkey’s ambitions to restore its Ottoman-era influence could lead to heightened tensions with Israel, possibly escalating into conflict.
How Chinese Hackers Graduated From Clumsy Corporate Thieves to Military Weapons
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Destroying Iran's nuclear sites with military action now is best choice
Now is the time to deal with Iran’s program militarily, ideally through a joint attack by Jerusalem and Washington.
Iranian FM warns Israel: A future attack would cause 'all-out war'
"We maintain contact with other Middle Eastern countries and continue to consult with our allies such as China," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said.
Iranian foreign minister warns of ‘large-scale war’ if Israel attacks again
In week-old comments aired Saturday, Araghchi tells Chinese broadcaster that Tehran is prepared for an Israeli strike, says Iran will pursue diplomacy and 'reason will prevail'
From Poland’s ‘iron dome’ to troops: How Europe is preparing for World War III
In 2024 much of Europe was busy preparing for an act of war that would demand a Nato response. Here, defence expert Francis Tusa explains what is being planned for and how Britain is lagging dangerously behind
The moment World War III will begin
H5N1: Much More Than You Wanted To Know
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How Syria could trigger a regional war
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As Americans Celebrate, The World Is Plunging Into An Abyss Of War, Famine, Natural Disasters And Pestilence
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Gen. Jack Keane: Iran is very, very vulnerable and they know it
Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (Ret.) discusses Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and the risk it poses. #FoxNewsSubscribe to Fox News! ht...
Weakened Iran could hit back with a nuclear bomb, Trump told by White House
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Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down
Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it finds itself in a full blown energy emergency, coming just as it also suffers major geopolitical setbacks.
China’s Quiet War Against America | The National Interest
China is waging a war against the United States through minerals and refineries. It’s past time for Washington to acknowledge this reality so America can adopt the war footing necessary for victory.
Has WWIII already begun?
Newsweek put the question to a range of experts. This is what they said.
Nato must switch to 'wartime mindset', warns secretary general
"We are not ready for what is coming our way in four to five years," he said in his first major speech since becoming secretary general in October, urging members to "turbocharge" their defence spending.
IDF sees chance for strikes on Iran nuke sites after knocking out Syria air defenses | The Times of Israel
Over 85% of Assad regime's anti-aircraft systems destroyed in strikes, giving Israeli jets, drones total air superiority; IDF assesses weapons from Syria could reach Hezbollah
Military officials: Israel preparing for potential strikes against Iran nuclear facilities | The Times of Israel
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Taleghan 2: Pre- and Post Strike Assessment | Institute for Science and International Security
- High resolution satellite imagery shows that the Taleghan 2 building was thoroughly destroyed in the strikes.
- According to an Israeli government source, Taleghan 2 was attacked for multiple reasons, and sending a message was one of them.
- The Institute was able to confirm with a Western government that there is evidence that nuclear weapons related activities recently took place at Taleghan 2.
- The exact type of nuclear weapons related activities recently taking place at Taleghan 2 requires further clarification.
The Explosion of Jew-Hate in Trudeau’s Canada
There has been a 670% increase in antisemitic incidents in the past year. ‘It was like a dam burst.’ What happened and why? The Free Press investigates.
5 Places World War III Could Break Out in 2025
World War III in 2025? The year 2024 is promising to leave a dangerous legacy for its successor. Not in decades has the world witnessed a more dangerous international environment, with unsettled, ongoing conflicts in some of the world’s most critical regions. It will take deft, mature statesmanship to avoid even greater conflict in 2025, […]
China now a nuclear threat to the West, warns Armed Forces head
He warned that Russia, China, Iran and North Korea all posed a threat, and highlighted Beijing as a particular challenge for the US. For decades, the nuclear threat from China was not considered significant, but it is now thought to be expanding its arsenal more quickly than any other country and it is set to be on a par with the US and Russia by 2030.
Is World War III Already Here? | The Free Press
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