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China conducted its largest-ever live-firing military exercises around Taiwan, involving multiple zones and advanced military deployments, in response to increased tensions following U.S. arms support to Taiwan and ongoing disputes over sovereignty, aiming to demonstrate military resolve and potentially encircle the island.
At WWE Survivor Series, the women's War Games match concluded with AJ Lee submitting Becky Lynch using the Black Widow, in a match that featured star-studded teams and memorable spots, including Rhea Ripley's high-flying move off the cage.
John Cena became a Grand Slam champion at WWE Raw in Boston, where he delivered a powerful promo and defeated Dominik Mysterio, asserting his invincibility. The event featured exciting matches, including the women’s War Games and title changes, along with storyline developments involving Nikki Bella, CM Punk, Logan Paul, and Rhea Ripley, setting up for upcoming events like MSG Raw.
US Army paratroopers participated in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 in Australia, conducting nighttime parachute jumps and joint operations with allies to demonstrate interoperability, strategic mobility, and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region amid regional tensions.
Tonight's SmackDown features a pivotal chat between CM Punk and Roman Reigns, as tensions rise within the OG Bloodline ahead of Survivor Series. Jey Uso faces Jacob Fatu in a War Games advantage match, with speculation that the heels will gain the upper hand. The show also includes a Women's United States Championship tournament match and a singles bout between Cody Rhodes and Carmelo Hayes. Additional storylines involve a mystery attack on Jade Cargill and the return of Shinsuke Nakamura.
WWE is expected to announce a women's War Games match on tonight's episode of Raw, with speculation of a big surprise addition to the teams. The potential line-up includes Naomi, IYO SKY, Bianca Belair, and Jade Cargill on the babyface side, and Raquel Rodriguez, Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, and Tiffany Stratton on the heel side, with both teams needing an extra member. The show will also feature an Intercontinental title match between Bron Breakker and Sheamus, and a rematch between Seth Rollins and Bronson Reed, among other storylines.
Bronson Reed has been revealed as the fifth member of Solo Sikoa's team for the War Games match at WWE's Survivor Series, following a search by Sami Zayn and The Usos for a suitable candidate. Despite initial rejections, Reed appeared on SmackDown to assist Sikoa's team, indicating his role as a potential hired gun for the event, rather than a new member of The Bloodline.
Russia conducted war games simulating a Chinese invasion, reflecting Moscow's concerns about Beijing's military capabilities and intentions. The exercises, which involved thousands of troops and hundreds of pieces of military hardware, took place in Russia's far east and were aimed at testing the country's ability to repel a potential Chinese attack. The move underscores the complex dynamics between the two countries, which have a history of cooperation but also harbor mutual suspicions.
In the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, LA Knight sought revenge on Jimmy Uso, Damage CTRL issued a challenge for a War Games match, The Street Profits won a No. 1 Contender's Match, Dragon Lee defeated Axiom, Santos Escobar delivered a promo, Grayson Waller defeated Cameron Grimes, and LA Knight defeated Jimmy Uso with the help of Cody Rhodes. The show focused heavily on the women's War Games match at Survivor Series and featured solid in-ring action.
Rumors in the pro wrestling world suggest that Brock Lesnar won't return to WWE until the Royal Rumble next year, Becky Lynch may join Bianca Belair's team at Survivor Series for War Games, John Cena may require surgery on both elbows but could still have a future WrestleMania match, LA Knight's recent booking on SmackDown was intended to make him strong again, and WWE is advertising Sheamus for upcoming episodes of SmackDown, indicating his return from injury is imminent.
The men's War Games teams for Survivor Series have been set, with Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh facing off against Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, Cody Rhodes, and Jey Uso in what promises to be an exciting match. The event will also feature other championship matches, including GUNTHER defending the Intercontinental Championship against The Miz and Rhea Ripley defending the Women's World Championship against Zoey Stark.
Homeworld 3 introduces a new multiplayer co-op mode called War Games, which is a roguelike-inspired experience where one to three players face randomized challenges and must survive to progress. Each campaign starts with a predetermined fleet and players must balance attacking, defending, and researching ship upgrades while managing scarce resources. The mode can be played solo but is more enjoyable with friends, emphasizing coordination and cooperation. War Games showcases improvements in graphics and combat, taking place among destroyed alien megastructures. The announcement of War Games is part of the build-up to Homeworld 3's launch, which broadens its narrative focus and explores the impact of events on characters.
Homeworld 3 will introduce a co-op roguelike mode called War Games, allowing one to three players to complete randomized missions together. Players progress through missions, keeping their built fleet and unlocking powerful bonuses called Artifacts. The mode offers strategic creativity and challenges, with the developers aiming to fine-tune the difficulty for solo and co-op play. Homeworld 3 will also have a Year One pass for additional content, embrace mod support, and is set to launch in February 2024 on Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Russia's Pacific Fleet was put on high alert for snap drills that will involve practice missile launches, nuclear-capable strategic bombers, and other warplanes besides the naval aviation of the Pacific Fleet. The drills are a massive show of force amid tensions with the West over the fighting in Ukraine. The goal of the war games is to test the capability of Russia's armed forces to mount a response to aggression. The drills started days before a planned trip to Moscow by Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu.
Russia's Pacific Fleet is on high alert as the country announced war games to test the military's ability to respond to foreign aggression. The drills are expected to demand complex response systems including missile launches and long-range bombers. Despite its ongoing invasion of neighbor Ukraine, the Russian military has maintained a strong presence in the Pacific, performing high-profile drills and drawing complaints from neighbors.