US Tracks Cyber Threats Against Nearly 20 Ships; Coast Guard Boards Two
US agencies are tracking cyber threats to nearly 20 ships worldwide, with the Coast Guard boarding two vessels in the Gulf of Mexico after network compromises.
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US drone maker Powerus signs MOU with Pakistan Army, secures initial order
US drone firm Powerus has signed an MOU with the Pakistan Army that includes an initial order for power systems, co-founder Brett Velicovich said in Islamabad.
Yemen Armed Forces Release Footage of Strikes on Houthi Targets
Yemen's armed forces released video of strikes on Houthi targets, as the rebels claimed to have downed a coalition F-15 over Marib.
Vance Says Iran War Entering Second Phase, Warns of a 'Much Different' Conflict
JD Vance says the Iran war has moved past its opening phase and will look very different in a couple of months.
Meeks Blocks $2.8 Billion Heavy Bomb Sale to Israel Over Civilian Concerns
Rep. Gregory Meeks has placed a hold on a proposed $2.8 billion US arms sale to Israel, citing concerns over civilian harm.
Canada Seeks to Join UK-Led Joint Expeditionary Force
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, as Ottawa moves to diversify defence ties away from the United States.
US Military Told to Prepare for Combat Around the Moon
The US military's top officer says troops must prepare to fight in cislunar space, days after Washington revealed it has deployed weapons in orbit.
UP ATS Arrests Coimbatore Youth in Al-Qaeda-Linked Terror Conspiracy Case
The Uttar Pradesh ATS has arrested a 19-year-old from Coimbatore for alleged involvement in a jihadist conspiracy linked to AQIS material and bomb-making videos.
FBI, Coast Guard Board Two Tankers in Gulf Over Suspected Cyber Breaches
US authorities boarded two US-bound oil tankers in the Gulf of Mexico after indications their networks had been compromised by cyberattacks.
Houthi Strike on Mecca Shows 'Strategic Depth', Analyst Says as Saudi Declares Red Line
Saudi Arabia accuses the Houthis of targeting Mecca and declares the holy city a red line, while the rebels deny the claim and an analyst says the strike shows their strategic reach.
J&K Records Zero Stone-Throwing in 2025, Local Terror Recruitment Falls to One
Jammu and Kashmir saw no stone-throwing incidents in 2025 and only one local terrorist recruitment, the lowest ever, even as ceasefire violations spiked during Operation Sindoor.
Beyond the Collision: What Navies Owe the Sea, Not Just Each Other
A Pakistani warship grazed an Indian Navy vessel in the Arabian Sea, prompting India to summon Pakistan's envoy. The incident renews focus on maritime safety rules and naval conduct.
Carney and Burnham to Hold First Talks at Everton's Stadium
Canadian PM Mark Carney and UK PM Andy Burnham will hold their first bilateral talks at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium before watching the club play Wolverhampton.
DRI Seizes 231.8 kg of Meth in Assam and Tripura, Three Arrested
The DRI seized 231.8 kg of suspected methamphetamine tablets from four trucks in Assam and Tripura on 15 September, arresting three people.
Jhiram Ghati Massacre: 10 Maoists Sentenced to Death in Chhattisgarh
A special NIA court in Jagdalpur has sentenced 10 Maoists to death for the 2013 Jhiram Ghati ambush in Chhattisgarh that killed 29 people, including senior Congress leaders.
Gaza Mourns Hamas Commander Nael Abu Obeid After Israeli Strike
Hamas commander Nael Abu Obeid was killed in an Israeli strike in Khan Younis; mourners gathered in Rafah as strikes continue despite an October ceasefire.
ISIS-K Member Gets 20 Years in US Prison Over Kabul Airport Attack Case
A Virginia court sentenced Mohammad Sharifullah to 20 years for providing material support to ISIS-K, the group behind the 2021 Kabul airport bombing.
US Prepares $2.8 Billion Weapons Package for Israel, Led by 2,000-Pound Bombs
The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion weapons package for Israel centred on 20,000 MK-84 bombs, 20,000 BLU-117 bombs and 20,000 I-2000 warheads.
Houthi Commander Abdul Malik al-Houthi Rises as Red Sea Offensive Reshapes Yemen Conflict (2026-09-16)
Abdul Malik al-Houthi's forces have seized Yemen's Red Sea coast, threatening the Bab el-Mandeb strait and elevating his standing among Iran's allies.
Two Iowa Republicans Flip to Back Iran War Powers Resolution
Iowa Reps. Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks reversed earlier votes to support a war powers resolution aimed at halting military action against Iran.