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When the Dreamliner Died: Inside the Air India Boeing 787 Crash . AI-Generated.
Introduction On June 12, 2025, India witnessed one of its most tragic aviation disasters when Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport. The aircraft, bound for London Gatwick, carried 241 individuals, including passengers and crew. The aircraft struck a medical hostel near B.J. Medical College, resulting in significant loss of life both onboard and on the ground.
By Saad 7 months ago in The Swamp
Russia vs Ukraine: What’s Really Happening in 2025 (A Brutally Honest Breakdown)
I’ve been following this war since the day it began. Not as a soldier, not as a politician, not even as a journalist. Just as a human being who cares deeply about truth, suffering, and the ripple effect of violence. And as I write this in mid-2025, I’m painfully aware of how numb we’ve all become to the phrase Russia vs Ukraine. It’s been over three years. Thousands of headlines. Millions of lives changed. And yet, how many of us really know what’s happening right now?
By Bevy Osuos7 months ago in The Swamp
Iran vs Israel: A Dangerous Dance in the Middle East
Introduction The relationship between Iran and Israel has long been one of the most fraught and potentially explosive rivalries in international politics. Rooted in ideology, power politics, religious tensions, and shifting regional alliances, this bitter animosity has shaped Middle Eastern geopolitics for over four decades. The “Iran vs Israel” conflict isn’t a traditional war, but a complex confrontation that plays out across cyber warfare, proxy battles, intelligence operations, rhetoric, and regional power struggles. Understanding the dynamics of this rivalry is critical not only for regional peace but also for global security, as any escalation has the potential to draw in multiple international actors and destabilize an already fragile region.
By LegacyWords7 months ago in The Swamp
From Drones to Underground Armies: The Tech Revolution Fueling Today’s Escalations
In 2025, the face of warfare no longer resembles the gritty front lines of history textbooks. Tanks rust idle while satellites, drones, AI systems, and underground militias dictate the terms of conflict. Welcome to the new battlefield—one that’s fought in shadows, online, and often without a single soldier crossing a border.
By Kamran Zeb7 months ago in The Swamp
What I Learned Growing Up in a Cult. Top Story - June 2025.
Earlier this week I was talking to a coworker about life. After a while, we somehow got on the subject of religion. I had to explain that I have an aversion to most organized forms of religion, having been raised in a church that at the time was very cult-like, and later after a split, the faction that stayed with the original leader went full cult. But that begs the question.
By Atomic Historian7 months ago in The Swamp
NATO Summit in The Hague Signals Shift Toward Greater Defense Spending
has placed renewed emphasis on alliance unity, military readiness, and a significant increase in defense spending among member states.
By Shehzad Khan7 months ago in The Swamp
U.S. Strikes Deal Blow to Iran’s Nuclear Program
Acording to multiple Western intelligence sources, the precision strikes have inflicted considerable damage on key facilities linked to Iran’s uranium enrichment infrastructure, setting back the country’s nuclear ambitions by several months. However, analysts caution that the disruption is likely temporary, and Iran retains the knowledge and capacity to resume its nuclear activities.
By Big Story7 months ago in The Swamp
"The Iran-Israel Conflict: Assessing the Human and Financial Cost on Both Sides"
The Iran-Israel conflict, although not declared as a full-scale war, has taken a dangerous turn in recent years. Through cyber-attacks, proxy warfare, drone strikes, and missile attacks, both nations have inflicted serious damage on each other — directly and indirectly. This shadow war, largely played out across Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and even international waters, has caused significant human, political, and financial losses.
By Big Story7 months ago in The Swamp
Iran–Israel Ceasefire Declared, Yet Stability Remains Fragile. AI-Generated.
June 24, 2025 – Following nearly two weeks of escalating hostilities, a fragile ceasefire between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel was announced on Monday, marking a significant, though uncertain, step toward de-escalation. The agreement, brokered by the United States, aims to halt a conflict that has claimed hundreds of lives and sparked widespread regional and international concern.
By Asad Ali7 months ago in The Swamp
The Ceasefire Everyone’s Talking About, And Why No One Believes It
*I was scrolling through the news at 4:17 AM when I saw the headline. “Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran.” I blinked. Re-read it. Then laughed out loud. Not because peace isn’t welcome but because no one really believes it’s real.
By Bevy Osuos7 months ago in The Swamp
What If World War III Began Between Iran and the U.S.?
In the realm of geopolitics, few scenarios send chills down the spine like the thought of World War III. Over the decades, tensions between Iran and the United States have simmered, boiled, and occasionally erupted into violent confrontations. But what if one of those flare-ups escalated beyond control—igniting a global conflict of unimaginable scale? What if World War III started not in Europe or East Asia, but in the Middle East—between Iran and the U.S.?
By Zaheer Uddin Babar7 months ago in The Swamp
Is This Our Last Summer?. Content Warning.
The other day, I had a dream. I was sitting on some stairs outside, and a huge missile flew above my head and continued forward. A few moments later, a missile was fired in response from the opposite direction. I felt every emotion as if it was real life - war is here, I have to mentally prepare. I fully accepted defeat. I accepted that this is it.
By Scarlett R. 🍁7 months ago in The Swamp