Footage from Beijing has gone viral after a Chinese military officer was filmed standing perfectly motionless as US President Donald Trump’s Air Force One taxied just yards away. Some social media users praised his “next-level focus” and called it peak professionalism. Others questioned whether the proximity to jet blast and noise could be dangerous, even suggesting he might be pulled toward the engines. The video’s apparent closeness also drew counterclaims that telephoto lens compression may be exaggerating distance. The moment unfolded during Trump’s high-stakes talks with Xi.
At 10,269 feet in north Kashmir’s Sadhana Pass, India’s Army and the J&K administration inaugurated a new checkpoint and the Shaurya Gatha war museum. Set on the Shamshabari Range, the integrated transit facility includes airport-style infrastructure, frisking protocols, and trained dogs aimed at stopping narcotics smuggling. The museum, built by the 28 Infantry Division and 104 Brigade, preserves Tangdhar’s role in three India-Pakistan wars, including a viewpoint honouring Brigadier Harbaksh Singh. Officials also promoted battlefield tourism and cultural heritage.
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Security sources say Israeli forces operated from a covert base in Iraq’s Najaf desert during the Iran war, using an abandoned airstrip to support aerial missions. Despite the secrecy, the location reportedly failed to prevent deadly clashes with Iraqi troops, triggering intense conflict and casualties.
India’s top military officials have asserted that no terrorist safe haven in Pakistan is secure. They say India will decide the timing and method of any strike, and that terrorism will face consequences without “misadventure” going unanswered. The officials pointed to Operation Sindoor as setting a new response standard, crediting indigenous weapon systems and claiming Pakistan suffered major losses.
Pakistan says it is ready to begin meaningful, productive dialogue with India, while also marking the anniversary of a past conflict. Pakistani officials stressed that any future act of aggression would be met firmly, even as they continue building military capabilities. The comments suggest India’s security concerns remain shaped by historical tensions and will weigh on negotiations.
The US military, via CENTCOM, has reportedly prepared multiple options for President Trump, including a “short and powerful” wave of strikes that could hit Iranian infrastructure. A separate approach discussed is securing parts of the Strait of Hormuz to help restore safer commercial shipping. The move signals heightened planning for a potential escalation in the region.
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Iran says US-Iran peace talks are stalling and claims it will soon unveil a “new weapon” positioned close to Washington. Iran’s navy commander framed the threat as retaliation, reacting after Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest proposal. The statement also dismissed any expectation of a quick military win, heightening concerns over escalation in the Middle East.
The Israeli military says it killed three Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon and struck infrastructure north of the “Yellow Line” as operations broaden. It also reported one soldier was lightly wounded and evacuated. Israel says its actions aim to dismantle Hezbollah’s operational sites and neutralize threats in the region.
Google has signed a classified AI deal with the U.S. Department of Defense, enabling Pentagon use of its AI models for sensitive government work. The contract allows “any lawful government purpose” and includes safeguards related to domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, but it does not give Google veto power over how the military makes decisions.
Global military spending climbed to $2.887 trillion in 2025 for an 11th straight year. India ranked fifth, boosting defense budgets by 8.9% to $92.1 billion. The report links part of the increase to the India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025, with the United States, China, Russia, and Germany also among the biggest spenders.
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