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Nate Diaz and Mike Perry have finally come face-to-face.On May 16, Most Valuable Promotions hosts its first MMA event, broadcast live on Netflix, headlined by a women’s featherweight fight between MMA pioneers Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. The matchup was announced earlier this year, with an initial press conference in March featuring both women and the co-main event between Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins.Since then, the MVP MMA card added another massive bout, with “BMF” originator Nate Diaz taking on the face of BKFC, Mike Perry, and a press conference on Wednesday, Diaz and Perry came face-to-face for the first…

On April 15, 2026, the Pakistan Navy announced the successful live-fire testing of an indigenously developed ship-launched SMASH Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile (ASBM). Pakistan Navy press release In a resolute display of preparedness and precision-strike capability, Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a Live Weapon Firing of an indigenously developed Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile, accurately engaging its target with high speed at extended range. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, alongwith leading scientists and engineers, witnessed the missile firing. In a resolute display of preparedness and precision strike capability, Pakistan Navy successfully conducted Live Weapon Firing of an indigenously developed Ship…

A couple months ago, Garcia pummeled Mario Barrios to capture the WBC Welterweight title in a stunning performance (watch here). It was the performance many have been hoping for from the oft-troubled “King Ry,” and he earned world champion status as a result. There’s still a ton of major opportunity for the talented 27-year-old pugilist, who’s been trading barbs with Shakur Stevenson ever since beating up Barrios.Despite that ongoing beef, Garcia is looking to go in another direction for his next bout. While streaming, Garcia announced his next fight, claiming that he’ll be fighting Conor Benn in Las Vegas, Nevada…

Deployed to devastating effect since late 2022 in the Ukraine war, the Shahed-136 one-way attack drone has also scored significant hits in the Middle East conflict. (Wikimedia Commons)The war that the USA and Israel have waged against Iran offers important lessons for countries in Asia-Pacific, particularly the devastating effectiveness of one-way attack (OWA) drones when used in concert with ballistic and cruise missiles.While the threat of cruise and ballistic missiles has been around for decades, and many countries have put in place sufficient measures to counter these, OWA drones – or “kamikaze drones” – represent a newer and more difficult…

House Budget Committee Democrats on Wednesday accused Donald Trump’s budget chief, in his first appearance before the panel during the president’s second administration, of subverting the will of Congress with respect to agency funding decisions. Specifically, the Democrats criticized Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought over impoundments, which is when the executive branch delays or withholds congressionally approved spending. From the start of Trump’s second term, the Government Accountability Office, which reviews potential impoundments, has determined five instances in which officials have committed violations. (The watchdog also found four cases where no impoundment rules were broken and two instances when…

In this interesting video, Dr Mike Israetel breaks down why very low-rep training isn’t ideal for most people, highlighting its higher injury risk, fatigue, and limited overall benefits. Dr. Mike explains why he moved away from it, while still acknowledging it can be useful for building maximal strength. Ultimately, it comes down to individual differences and goals, with the takeaway being to test what works best for you. Watch the Video Here are the reasons why low rep lifting IS worth it for strength gains: Maximal strength gains – Low reps allow you to lift heavier weights, which is the…

Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider during aerial refuelling demonstration Credit: U.S. Air Force. The US Air Force’s B-21 Raider programme has recorded progress in testing, with the aircraft recently completing aerial refuelling using a KC-135 Stratotanker.   Northrop Grumman, the developer, said this demonstration shows the stealth bomber can operate “anywhere in the world” and engage any target to deter and address threats.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The test campaign increases the B-21’s operational range and supports longer, more efficient missions as weapons and systems assessments proceed.  The B-21 is…

The Office of Personnel Management released new classification and qualification standards for technology employees on Monday that make it easier for those without higher education degrees to get government jobs. The update is meant to move the government from relying on strict requirements for higher education and years of experience when hiring and promoting workers to using assessments meant to actually test for the skills needed for a given job. The new standards for technology employees no longer include degree requirements, an OPM official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told Nextgov/FCW. The goal is to make higher education and experience at prior…

Iran Press TV Tuesday, 14 April 2026 12:58 AM Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned against the perilous consequences of provocative US actions in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that such reckless moves endanger peace and security not only in the region but across the entire world. In a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday, Araghchi issued a stern warning about the consequences of US provocations. The warning comes amid escalating US aggression. Following recent threats by US President Donald Trump to impose a naval blockade on Iran, the US Central…

U.S. Military Academy at West Point wins the 2026 SIG Relentless Warrior Championship NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 15, 2026) – SIG SAUER, industry leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition was honored to host the 2026 SIG Relentless Warrior Championship (SRWC) at the SIG SAUER Academy. With eleven teams of one hundred and thirty-four competitors, the 2026 SRWC event marked the largest in the event’s history. Cadets from the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Royal Military College of Canada, Texas A&M, The Citadel, US Naval Academy, University of North Georgia, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and West…