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Mexican Cartels Use Chemical Weapons on Rivals, Civilians in Escalating Turf War

One of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels has reportedly turned to the use of chemical weapons in its ongoing struggle with rival criminal organizations. Violence has escalated in this region of western Mexico, where cartels manufacture explosive devices, weaponized drones, armored vehicles and mortars. At the same time, government officials support certain factions for profit […]

Israel Conducts Military Drills for War with Hezbollah in Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted special military training in the country’s north in preparation for combat with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terror force, which has been bombarding Israel since early October. Israel started by responding to each Hezbollah fire, but in recent weeks it has stepped up its response, attacking Hezbollah bases further from the […]

Taiwan war games to simulate China turning a military drill into an attack: report

Taiwan’s annual wargames exercise this year will simulate a scenario in which China turns one of its frequent military exercises around the island into an actual attack, according to the report. Dong Chih-hsing, head of Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense’s Joint Combat Planning Division, made the announcement at a press conference on Tuesday, according to Reuters. […]

Paddy Cosgrave back as Web Summit CEO, no comment on Israel ‘war crimes’ remarks

Paddy Cosgrave has returned to his job as CEO of Europe’s leading technology conference, WebSummit, less than six months after he caused outrage and resigned after accusing Israel of war crimes in Gaza. Cosgrave, an Irish entrepreneur and co-founder of Web Summit, resigned from his top position at the company last fall after tweeting on […]