North Korean Update
North Korean Update In response to North Korea’s test-fire of a Hwasong-12 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) that flew over Japan’s northern island Hokkaido two days ago, two US nuclear-capable, strategic B-1 bombers, and four F-35 fighter planes, conducted a joint operation with South Korean fighter aircraft on Thursday. On the military front, the joint air exercises were geared to demonstrate the two countries abilities to carry out a decapitation strike on the No
The North Korean Pandora’s Box
The North Korean Pandora’s Box The UN Security Council condemned Tuesday’s North Korea launch of a Hwasong-12 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) that flew over Japan’s northern island Hokkaido, and impacted in the Pacific 1180 kilometers from the Japanese coast, as strategic options to deal with Pyongyang narrow leading to the unthinkable pre-emption military strike. North Korea's Hwasong-12 IRBM launch over Japan early Tuesday appears to have been be orchestrated as
North Korean Crisis at Tipping Point as Pyongyang Tests IRBM Over Japan
North Korean Crisis at Tipping Point as Pyongyang Tests IRBM Over Japan Last night, North Korea test-fired what is likely a road-mobile, liquid-fueled, nuclear-capable, single-stage Hwasong-12 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) over the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido and it impacted in three pieces in the Pacific. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile traveled nearly 2,700 kilometers and reached a maximum height of 550 kilometers as it flew for 1
North Korea Poised to Conduct Sixth Nuclear Test
North Korea Poised to Conduct Sixth Nuclear Test On the trouble Korean peninsula, South Korean intelligence has warned that North Korea has completed preparations for its sixth nuclear test at the Punggye-ri test site, and it is likely to be thermonuclear explosion. North Korea has reportedly completed its preparation to carry out a nuclear test at Tunnel 2 and Tunnel 3 at the Punggye-ri nuclear test facility. South Korea has ordered its military to enhanced readiness, saying
Russia and US Deploy Nuclear Capable Strategic Bombers in Classic Military Diplomacy As North Korea
Russia and US Deploy Nuclear Capable Strategic Bombers in Classic Military Diplomacy As North Korea Test-Fires SRBMs On the terrorism front, Dutch police have made two arrests of suspected Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists after a performance by a Los Angeles-based rock band was canceled Wednesday night because of a threat to a Rotterdam, Netherlands, concert venue. Dutch security forces detained a Spaniard who was driving a van containing gas canisters just a few hundred yards
Trump Announces End of State Building and Start of ‘Strategic Plan’ to Destroy Terror in Afghanistan
Trump Announces End of State Building and Start of ‘Strategic Plan’ to Destroy Terror in Afghanistan as North Korea Renews Plans to Strike Guam US President, Donald Trump, announced a new strategic plan for Afghanistan on Monday night featuring a call for additional US forces to the tune of 4000 soldiers, greater NATO participation, and regional pressure that includes Pakistan and India. The President announced the end of nation building, and stressed condition-based response
Security Round Up
ISIS terrorists used vehicles to crash into pedestrians on Barcelona's Las Ramblas promenade on Thursday and in the nearby seaside resort of Cambrils early Friday. Some 13 people were killed and some 100 people were injured in the van rampage through Las Ramblas. Later, a man was found stabbed to death in another vehicle believed related to the Barcelona attack. Earlier Spanish police confirmed that they were still hunting for Younes Abouyaaqoub, 22, suspected of driving a v
ISIS Makes Good on Past Threats and Hits Spain
ISIS Makes Good on Past Threats and Hits Spain At least 12 people have died and some 80 were injured after a van crashed into Barcelona, Spain's famous Las Ramblas tourist area in the early evening Thursday. The vehicle deliberately targeted pedestrians as it weaved its way through the crowded market before coming to a stop. Two men are reportedly under arrest and two others have been shot dead by police. The vehicle was rented by a man identified as Driss Oukabir, and the a
Is Kim Jong-Un Starting to Back Down or Getting Ready for Something Big
Is Kim Jong-Un Starting to Back Down or Getting Ready for Something Big Many observers expected North Korea to test-fire long-range missiles on August 15th as the Hermit Kingdom celebrated the country’s liberation from Japan at the end of the Second World War (1939-1945), but so far North Korea has abstained from such a provocation. North Korean Dictator, Kim Jong-un has reportedly decided to ‘wait a little longer’ and postpone a threatened missile launch of four Intermediate
US and NATO Security Interests Threatened as Russia, Iran, China and North Korea Continue to Act Out
US and NATO Security Interests Threatened as Russia, Iran, China and North Korea Continue to Act Out At home on the domestic terror front, US President, Donald Trump, on Saturday, hours after the white supremacists and neo-Nazis had marched in Charlottesville, Virginia and assaulted non-violent protesters tweeted out that “We ALL must be united & condemn all that hate stands for. There is no place for this kind of violence in America. Let’s come together as one!” President Tr