Above the Red Sea CNN — Aboard an aging Boeing 707, thousands of feet above the Red Sea, I don a set of high-tech 3D goggles and stare at the small TV monitor recessed in a bank of retro dials and switches. Saudi Arabia’s amber desert slides by to my right, Egypt’s coast to my left, then a monstrous
The world has witnessed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's remarkable leadership during the ongoing conflict with Russia. His unwavering resolve to protect Ukraine's sovereignty has earned him international recognition. While it's true that Zelensky's "victory plan" has been met with skepticis
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has been under immense pressure to bring an end to the ongoing conflicts on multiple fronts. In a recent speech at the United Nations, he vowed to continue degrading Hezbollah until his country achieves its objectives along the Lebanon border. This d
China's defense industry has been on a mission to modernize its forces, but it seems a major setback has occurred. The newest nuclear-powered submarine, part of the country's ambitious Zhou-class line, has reportedly sunk pierside earlier this year. The incident has left many wondering about the Chi
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has taken a deadly turn, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to launch "full force" strikes against the militant group until it halts its rocket attacks across the border. The escalation has dimmed hopes for a ceasefire proposed by US and E
The United States is bolstering its military presence in the Middle East, deploying a small contingent of troops to the region to prepare for a potential humanitarian crisis. The move comes as tensions between Israel and the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah escalate, threatening to draw in th
Japanese fighter jets recently made headlines by firing flares for the first time to warn a Russian reconnaissance aircraft to leave Japanese airspace. But this wasn't just a routine exercise; it was a direct response to a significant provocation. On a recent day, a Russian Il-38 plane allegedly bre
The Middle East conflict has been marked by daring operations and tragic human errors. From Hamas' cross-border attacks to the Israeli military's bold hostage rescues, and from Houthi missiles hitting Tel Aviv to Israel's remote detonation of Hezbollah commanders' pagers, these events have significa
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been simmering for decades, but recent events have taken a dramatic turn. The Israeli military has launched a series of airstrikes in Gaza, killing dozens of Palestinians, including children and women. The Palestinian militant group Hamas has responded with rocke
The Middle East is on the edge of a precipice, with Israel and Hezbollah locked in a cycle of violence that threatens to engulf the region. The latest exchange of heavy fire across the Lebanese border has raised fears of a wider conflict, as the war in Gaza continues to rage on. In a bid to quell
