A delegation from the Syrian Ministry of Defence is participating in the IDEF 2025 Defence Industry Exhibition in Türkiye, which features representatives from 120 countries and over 400 defence companies from 44 nations.

An Iranian satellite will be launched into space on Friday using Russia's Soyuz launch vehicle.

Source: Tasnim

Nigeria: Army says it arrested 199 suspects and neutralised several terrorists in coordinated operations across multiple regions.

DR Congo: Heavy clashes reported between AFC/M23 rebels and local militias along the Kazaroho–Kahunga axis near Virunga National Park in Rutshuru.

Israeli Minister of Communications:

It is time for the return of the West Bank and the Jordan Valley to Israel. We will establish our control over the West Bank.

Israeli negotiation delegation informed the government that Hamas still refuses the proposed suggestions. The negotiation delegation informed the government that Hamas is setting impossible conditions.

Source: Yedioth Ahronoth

Italy and Algeria reached an agreement to work together on combating terrorism and controlling migration during an intergovernmental meeting held in Rome.

Source: Reuters

BREAKING: Germany says it has agreed to deliver Eurofighter jets to Türkiye.

Source: AFP

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Washington does not want to be drawn further into the war in Ukraine.

"It's gone on too long. Too many innocent people are dying, and we don't want further American involvement in this at all, but I do think what NATO is doing and our allies around the world may be effective. I think we've all had enough of it. We hope it comes to an end soon. We trust the commander-in-chief. He's restoring peace through strength."

Syrian Internal Security Forces seized an ammunition and weapons depot belonging to Israeli-backed Druze militias in the town of Sa'la (al-Thaala) in the countryside of Suwayda.

NEW: Hamas has agreed to the Gaza agreement proposal, and the decision is now in Israel's hands

NEW: Russian delegation has arrived in Istanbul for Ukraine talks, according to Russian media.

NEW: Thailand recalls ambassador, expels Cambodian envoy in border row.

Source: CGTN

During a meeting in Tunis, President Kais Saied showed graphic images of starving children in Gaza to U.S. adviser Massad Boulos.

Around 17,000 children face acute malnutrition as Israeli restrictions and ongoing violence continue to hinder aid delivery.

Germany plots the future of warfare

From AI-driven tanks to real-time surveillance cyborg cockroaches, Berlin is pouring billions into defense tech — tripling its military budget by 2029.

With startups now at the center of strategy, the future battlefield may look more like sci-fi than reality.

Source: Reuters