By Luke Allen In a move that has stirred both domestic and international debate, the U.S. State Department has greenlit a significant arms deal with Israel worth a staggering $20 billion. This deal, announced just days ago, includes a range of military hardware, notably more than 50 F-15 fighter jets and advanced missiles, marking a…
Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com Beijing, August 11, 2024 — In a diplomatic move that has caught many by surprise, China has firmly supported Iran in its efforts to defend its national sovereignty and ensure regional security. This stance was communicated during a phone call between Chinese Foreign Minister…
Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com August 10, 2024 – In a revealing threat intelligence report, Microsoft has disclosed that Iran is ramping up its cyber operations to interfere with the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The report highlights a range of activities, including phishing attacks targeting a presidential campaign, the…
by Luke Allen In a significant development that could alter the balance of power in ongoing regional conflicts, Iran is set to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia, according to two European intelligence sources. The missiles, specifically the Fath-360 close-range ballistic missiles, are expected to be handed over following the completion of training for…
Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com In the aftermath of a recent rocket attack on an American military base, House Speaker Mike Johnson’s urgent plea for the Biden administration to release weapons to Israel underscores the pressing need for a swift and coordinated response to deter further aggression. The House…
Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com The United States economy, at the epicenter of a financial maelstrom, saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummet a staggering 1100 points, a significant 2.8% drop that sent shockwaves through global markets. The futures markets mirrored this steep decline with a 1200-point drop, underlining…
Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com In a shocking revelation, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has come under scrutiny after the United Nations indicated that some of its staff members may have been involved in the Hamas-led attack on Israel…
