Ukrainian FPV drone uses thermite to destroy Russian positions.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio:

The United States will provide foreign aid that makes sense for the US.

Syrian Minister of Defense Marhaf Abu Qasra:

Syria is open to letting Russia keep its air and naval bases along the Mediterranean coast as long as any agreement with the Kremlin serves the Syria's interests.

Source: Washington Post

Marco Rubio to Trump during a 2016 Republican presidential primary debate:

“The Palestinians are not a real estate deal, Donald.”

New footage emerges of Israeli airstrike targeting Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah on September 27, 2024.

The airstrike reportedly involved as many as 80 bunker-busting bombs.

Trump signed an executive order sanctioning The International Criminal Court (ICC)

Netanyahu:

The Saudis can create a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia; they have a lot of land over there.

China’s GL-6 active protection system (APS) tests has been released.

The program includes intercepting top-down and horizontal attacks.

The GL-6 system is designed to counter various threats, including ATGMs and RPGs, even those launched from drones.

Syrian Army striking positions of Hezbollah-affiliated gangs on the Syria-Lebanon border.

Trump's special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg:

Sanctions enforcement on Russia are only about a three on a scale of one to 10 on how painful the economic pressure can be.

You could really increase the sanctions — especially the latest sanctions targeting oil production and exports.

Source: New York Post

Russian Su-57 and American F-35A jets are set to compete for the Indian Air Force's attention at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru.

Russia is offering the Su-57 to India at a reduced price as part of a strategy to strengthen ties and upgrade India's aging fleet.

The U.S. Air Force has canceled demonstration flights of the F-35 and upgraded F-16 at Aero India. The F-35 will be present for static display and flyby demonstration.

Chinese Foreign Ministry:

We hope Panama reconsiders its decision to exit the Belt and Road Initiative, prioritizing bilateral interests and avoiding external disruptions.

China rejects U.S. attempts to undermine the Belt and Road Initiative through pressure and coercion.

A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria’s coast

A Russian spy vessel, Kildin, packed with intelligence gear, caught fire & drifted out of control near Syria on Jan. 23. Flames & black smoke poured from its smokestack for at least 4 hours.

AP obtained audio, video, & photos from a nearby NATO ship. Kildin didn’t respond to NATO’s offer for help. Now stationed off Tartus, still gathering intelligence.

Russia has not publicly acknowledged the incident.

Iran's Khamenei:

Negotiations with the U.S. are unwise, unfair, and ineffective in solving the country’s problems.

Israeli Foreign Minister:

The ICC’s actions are unethical, legally baseless, and violate international law.

Iran's Khamenei:

If the Americans threaten us, we will threaten them. If they act on their threats, we will respond.

If they attack our security, we will undoubtedly attack theirs.

📸 Taalbaiya, Lebanon