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It started at a Washington cocktail party, when an Air Force general listened to a mountaineer describe the view from Mount Everest — and decided the United States should put a surveillance device on a Himalayan summit.That offhand idea soon became a real-world operation.Late last year, ahead of the holidays, the New York Times ran a weekend article titled, “How Did the CIA Lose a Nuclear Device?” The story recounted a secret 1965 CIA mission carried out at the height of the Cold War with India’s Intelligence Bureau.This story’s roots, as with many espionage adventures, lay in a chance encounter…

In late January Leonardo organised a media event at its Brescia facility to unveil an ongoing initiative which aims at generating land-based counter-UAS capabilities exploiting existing naval artillery systems. The new family of products is known as Hystrix, hedgehog in Latin language, which gives well the feeling of a 360° defence. These systems are considered for the first defence layer of the Michelangelo Dome, the advanced integrated defence system against third dimension threats recently unveiled by Leonardo Leonardo is working on three different calibres, the 76 mm, exploiting the 76/62 SP naval turret, 40 mm, this solution being based on…

Dana White and Oscar De La Hoya have never had the best of relationships, but it may have reached a new low with White’s recent OnlyFans claim against the Mexican-American.The public grudge between White and De La Hoya stemmed from the Hall-of-Fame boxer’s criticism of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor crossover clash in 2017. The pair have since been in constant verbal warfare, with the fire remaining lit almost a decade on from the birth of their rivalry.We are weeks into the new year, and Oscar De La Hoya has already spoken out of turn against Dana White and…

Taiwan’s initial indigenous submarine Hai Kun submerged for the first time on 29 January 2026. (CSBC Corp)CSBC Corporation, the shipbuilder behind Taiwan’s Hai Kun-class submarine programme, revealed that the initial boat completed its first submerged trials on 29 January, marking a key milestone in Taiwan’s indigenous submarine project.The achievement follows a “pre-submerge” test on 26 January, during which the submarine’s sonar, propulsion system and diving instruments were validated. It was also the boat’s sixth sea trial.CSBC told Taiwanese media that the initial phase of submerged testing will focus on snorkel- and periscope-depth operations at submerged depths of 10-20m. These trials…

The ongoing delivery of second-hand C-130Hs will allow the RSAF to retire its elderly C-130B fleet. (Roy Choo)Singapore will phase out its four older Lockheed Martin C-130B tactical transport aircraft in favour of newer second-hand C-130H aircraft. This will possibly delay the introduction of a next-generation airlifter by about a decade.The acquisition and ongoing delivery of the aircraft was confirmed by Major General Kelvin Fan, Singapore’s Chief of Air Force, in a written media interview on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow 2026, which Asian Military Review attended.“After thorough evaluations, we’ve determined that the C-130 remains the best platform to…

Actor Dave Bautista received a ceremonial belt whipping after earning his purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu back in 2014, participating in a tradition that has become a controversial but enduring ritual in combat sports.​ Bautista began training at Cesar Gracie’s academy in 2010 and was promoted to purple belt in January 2014. The belt whipping ceremony, known as “the gauntlet” or “Corredor Polonês” in Portuguese, requires the newly promoted student to walk or run between two lines of training partners who strike them with their jiu-jitsu belts. Video footage from Bautista’s promotion shows the Hollywood star and former WWE wrestler…

The 8th United States International Kyokushin Championships were held on January 17, 2026, in Albany, New York, marking the tournament’s first year at its new home in the Albany Capital Center after relocating from Atlantic City. The move to Albany was met with positive feedback from competitors, instructors, officials, and spectators alike. The venue offered improved space and a better layout for competition areas, officials, and audience seating, contributing to a well-organized and smoothly run event throughout the day. This year’s championships welcomed competitors from 16 countries across five continents, reflecting the continued growth of international participation. Strong representation came…

Arknights: Endfield distinguishes itself as a 3D real-time RPG infused with strategic elements. True to its roots, the game preserves the Arknights universe while venturing into uncharted territories with fresh narratives and characters. With its global release now live, there is excitement regarding the freebies on offer. So, to help you on launch, this article keeps track of all currently active Arknights: Endfield redeem codes, the rewards they offer, and explains how to redeem them before they expire. If you are just starting, you can also check out our Beginner’s, Team Building, Reroll, Currency Farming, Weapons Tier List, Gacha System, Best Facility Blueprint Codes Guides for a better…

BJJ black belt Derek Moneyberg has lost a legal battle against YouTuber Spencer Cornelia after a case spanning nearly five years came to an end in early 2026. The appellate court ruling marks a win for content creators facing lawsuits from wealthy individuals attempting to silence criticism. Derek Moneyberg’s Legal Gamble Backfires: Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Content Creator Spencer Cornelia Moneyberg, whose real name is Dale Buczkowski, filed the defamation lawsuit in June 2021 after Cornelia published videos examining his business practices. The case centered on interviews Cornelia conducted with John Anthony Lifestyle (real name John Mulvehill), a dating…

They say that success in boxing comes as a result of staying in control and not losing your head, but for Jarrell Miller, holding onto his hair became a challenge too great, as opponent Kinglsey Ibeh bashed him so hard that Miller’s hairpiece threw in the towel. The hair-raising moment took place at The Ring VI, in Madison Square Garden in a heavyweight clash that ended in a split decision, but thousands of boxing fans had their sides split too. It was in the second round that hilarity ensued, as Ibeh boxed the hair right off the man, they call…