NEW: Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service warns the Kremlin may stage a mass-casualty false-flag provocation around Julian Christmas.

Possible targets: religious or symbolic sites in Russia or occupied Ukrainian territories.

Aden Flights Halted as Yemen Rift Deepens

Flights at Aden International Airport were halted after a dispute between the Southern Transitional Council and Yemen’s Saudi-backed government over inspection rules for UAE-bound flights.

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China’s military simulated battle scenarios near Mexico, Cuba and Taiwan during a PLA wargaming exercise.

Maps included the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.

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Iranian National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani:

Trump should understand that U.S. interference in this internal matter would destabilize the entire region and damage American interests.

The American public should know this escalation was started by Trump.

They should watch over their soldiers.

NOW: Saudi airstrikes target UAE-aligned forces in Hadramout, Yemen.

UAE-backed forces:

We are facing an attack by a mix of the Muslim Brotherhood, al-Qaeda, and the Houthis.

We will confront and crush extremist militias.

Ali Shamkhani, senior advisor to Khamenei:

The people of Iran know the Americans’ “rescue” experience well—from Iraq and Afghanistan to Gaza.

Any meddling hand that approaches Iran’s security under any pretext will be cut off before it reaches, with a regret-inducing response.

Iran’s national security is a red line—not a stage for adventurous tweets.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo:

I remember when there were protests during President Obama’s time in office, and the Americans said nothing.

Already, our State Department has put out a statement.

It’s been made very clear by the closeness between Trump and Netanyahu that we’re prepared to do what is necessary to make sure that the Iranian people’s desires and wishes can come true if they’ll go work at it really hard.

This is so different than what we saw over 15 years ago.

South Korea Prices KF-21 Fighter Jet

South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae will cost about $83M (Block 1) and $112M (Block 2) as mass production starts in 2026, positioning it as a cheaper alternative to Western fighters with modern capabilities.

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Israel bombed Lebanon again.

Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) reportedly staged the death of Denis Kapustin, a commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK), to protect him and expose a Russian intelligence network.

As part of the cover, a video showing an alleged drone strike was produced.

Russian security services reportedly accepted the footage as authentic and paid $500,000, which Ukrainian sources say will be used to support HUR special units.

Pro-regime rally underway in Iran.

Zelensky:

I met with Kyrylo Budanov and proposed that he take over as Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Turkish President Erdogan:

What this pharaoh called Netanyahu has done will not go unpunished, because he has incurred the curses of countless oppressed people, from ages 7 to 70.

Sudan: The Sudanese Armed Forces carried out drone strikes against UAE-backed RSF positions in Kulbus, West Darfur.

Turkish President Erdogan:

We will have another talk with Trump on Monday.

Turkish President Erdogan:

Palestine is not alone; Palestine is always dear to us, like our own flesh and blood.

Israel’s hostility will not go unanswered.

Trump:

The White House Doctors have just reported that I am in “PERFECT HEALTH,” and that I “ACED” (Meaning, was correct on 100% of the questions asked!), for the third straight time, my Cognitive Examination, something which no other President, or previous Vice President, was willing to take.

P.S., I strongly believe that anyone running for President, or Vice President, should be mandatorily forced to take a strong, meaningful, and proven Cognitive Examination.

Our great Country cannot be run by “STUPID” or INCOMPETENT PEOPLE!