India, France & UAE kick off air drill over Arabian Sea
Wednesday, 11 December 2024 India, France, and the UAE launched a trilateral air combat exercise, "Desert Knight," over the Arabian Sea. The exercise involved fighter jets like Sukhoi-30MKIs, Rafales, and F-16s, enhancing interoperability and combat skills amidst regional geopolitical dynamics. This exercise strengthens strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
A mysterious airstrip nearing completion on Yemen’s remote Abd al-Kuri Island raises regional security concerns. Satellite images suggest the UAE is behind the project, potentially to counter Houthi rebel attacks that threaten global shipping routes. As tensions escalate, the runway could be pivotal for surveillance and military operations in the Gulf of Aden. With the Houthis’ continued assaults on Israel and U.S. forces, and suspected weapons smuggling from Iran, this new development could further destabilize the already volatile region.
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Three-time world champion slackliner, Jaan Roose, has delivered yet another world-first highline walk, this time with an inspirational feat between the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Russia and Ukraine have conducted their first prisoner exchange in two months, with each side releasing 150 soldiers. The high-stakes negotiations, facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, mark a critical moment in ongoing efforts to ease tensions between the two nations.The freed Russian soldiers were initially transferred to Belarus for medical care, psychological support, and the chance to reconnect with their families. They will subsequently return to Russia for further rehabilitation. Ukrainian troops, also released in equal numbers, were returned from Russian captivity as part of the carefully coordinated exchange.
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In a bold retaliatory operation, Yemeni Houthis targeted a U.S. destroyer and three American supply ships in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The Yemeni Armed Forces deployed 16 ballistic, cruise missiles, and a drone, achieving precise hits on all targets, according to military spokesperson Yahya Saree. This action follows Yemen's hypersonic missile strike on Tel Aviv earlier in the day, emphasizing Yemen’s stance against U.S. and Israeli involvement in Gaza. Saree reiterated Yemen’s determination to escalate operations until the Israeli siege on Gaza ends. The attack underscores the intensifying regional tensions and Yemen's growing military capabilities.
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French warplanes, including Rafale and Mirage 2000 fighter jets, recently carried out targeted missile strikes against ISIS sites in Syria. This military action, confirmed by French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu, was part of France's ongoing commitment to the multinational coalition under "Operation Inherent Resolve." The operation aims to defeat ISIS and stabilize the region. France has been actively involved in counterterrorism efforts, including airstrikes and intelligence-gathering missions using maritime patrol aircraft. This latest operation follows a similar strike by the United States, marking a continued international effort to combat ISIS in the region.
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In a shocking incident over the Red Sea, the US Navy mistakenly shot down one of its own F/A-18 fighter jets in a friendly fire mishap. The jet, which had taken off from the USS Harry S. Truman, was..