Author: thaobh.leo@gmail.com

09:54 24.5.2026 After reports that a peace deal between Iran and the US had been “largely negotiated, the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) warned the United States about “repeated aggression.” The message, which did not mention the commander, Ahmad Vahidi, by name, was reported by the Tasnim news agency, which is close to the IRGC. “The country’s powerful armed forces are at the highest level of readiness and active deterrence in all dimensions of missile, air, sea, land, space, and cyber,” the commander was reported as saying. “It is obvious that any renewed attack by the enemy…

The elbow was not an accident. His coaches drilled it specifically for the clinch, and when the opening arrived against Elvin Kazumovi, Decho Mavinn Muaythai put him away in 74 seconds. Now the contract could be one more win away. Decho faces undefeated 19-year-old Russian southpaw Rustam “Tomahawk” Yunusov in the flyweight Muay Thai main event of ONE Friday Fights 155, streaming live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, May 22. The 23-year-old Songkhla native carries a 5-1 promotional record into the fight, with his first-round knockout of Kazumovi in March marking a turning point after five consecutive…

Iran Press TV Sunday, 24 May 2026 1:25 AM Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman cites a historical instance of the Roman Empire’s failing to secure victory against Persia amid the prospect of realization of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US following unfaltering Iranian retaliation and resistance. Esmaeil Baghaei invoked the example in a post on X after reporting that Iran and the United States had edged closer to finalizing an MoU to end unprovoked American aggression against the Islamic Republic, halt an illegal American naval blockade, and secure the release of Iran’s frozen assets. “In the Roman mind,…

MARGRATEN, Netherlands — U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command, delivered the keynote address at the Netherlands American Cemetery’s Memorial Day ceremony in Margraten, Netherlands, May 24, 2026. The event honored the sacrifices of U.S. service members and reinforced the enduring strength of the U.S.-European alliance. The ceremony served as a reminder of the power of remembrance, sacrifice and community. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary of independence, the commander’s address centered on the enduring legacy of liberty emphasizing the importance of reflecting on the price of freedom. “They [soldiers of the 84th “Railsplitters”…

The UFC White House card is drawing near with June 14 only a few weeks away, and the promotion is expected to start building the massive structure on the south lawn that will house the fights for a very rare outdoor event.On Saturday, the UFC released two new renderings for the planned setup that includes “the claw” — a giant structure that was actually built in Europe before being transported to the United States for the card. The setup serves as a lighting structure and cover going over the octagon but still allows for Dana White’s ultimate plan — to…

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. J&J Snack Foods’ plant consolidation, which included closing three production facilities, is “materially complete,” CFO Shawn Munsell told investors in early May. The plant consolidation is expected to contribute $15 million of the $20 million in annual savings tied to the Dippin’ Dots maker’s business transformation plan, labeled Project Apollo, Munsell said on a Q2 2026 earnings call. The food manufacturer had closed facilities in Atlanta, Holly Ridge, North Carolina; and Colton, California, by the end of Q1 2026.  With the plant closures…

By RFE/RL May 24, 2026 US President Donald Trump on May 23 said an agreement with Iran to end the war “has been largely negotiated” and that “final aspects and details” are being discussed — but Tehran quickly hit back to dispute some of the president’s claims. “An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries,” Trump posted onTruth Social. “Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the…

TAMPA, Florida—U.S. special operators want AI tools that offer the power of giant data centers out on the disconnected front lines.SOF units already use generative AI “heavily” for things like resource allocation and force deployment, and are “delving” into its use for tactical operations, said Rob McClintock, the program manager for intelligence for the program executive office for digital applications.But today’s tools typically run in the cloud, connected to massive data centers. Operators need them to work in remote locations beyond reach of networks. Physical proximity to the “tactical edge” enables faster use of mission-critical data and faster decision-making, officials…

Bottom lines up front In early May 2026, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported a cost estimate of $1.2 trillion for the Golden Dome for America homeland missile defense system. This stood in sharp contrast to the estimate that Pentagon senior officials provided to the House’s Subcommittee on Strategic Forces in April—$185 billion. The CBO report stated that even at the $1.2 trillion estimate, the resulting system “would not … be able to fully counter a large attack of the sort that Russia or China might be able to launch.” When asked about the budget office’s higher cost estimates, the…

Many in the boxing and MMA world are not pleased with how this weekend’s heavyweight boxing bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven, at the Pyramids in Giza, Egypt, ended. Despite being the far less experienced boxer stepping into the ring with boxing’s pound-for-pound king, Verhoeven surpassed expectations against “The Cat.” “King of Kickboxing” looked sharp throughout the fight, landed the cleaner, heavier shots across most of the rounds, and never allowed Usyk to dominate. However, in the 11th round, the 39-year-old Ukrainian finally shifted the momentum after dropping Rico Verhoeven with a massive shot. Verhoeven managed to beat the…