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Newly identified ancient Egyptian copper drill rewrites history of region’s craftsmanship

The drill’s chemical composition was also surprising, study co-author Jiří Kmošek noted, as it is made up of an unusual copper alloy containing arsenic, nickel, lead, and silver. 

Original photograph of the artifact published in 1927 (L) and the actual artifact, February 20, 2026.
Fishing boats are anchored in the waters off Beris Port near Chabahar, Iran on December 17, 2025. Situated about 60 kilometers east of Chabahar in Iran's southern Sistan-Baluchistan province, Beris Port lies along the Makran coast on the Gulf of Oman.

Iran, Russia to conduct navy drills on Sea of Oman to combat maritime terrorism - report

 A boat approaches the St Kitt's and Nevis-flagged container ship Marsa Victory while crusing in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Khasab in Oman's northern Musandam peninsula on June 25, 2025.

Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz due to 'security precautions,' shipping safety

Military personnel place a flag on a submarine during the Velayat-90 war games by the Iranian navy in the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran December 27, 2011

Iran's IRGC Navy launches maritime drill in Strait of Hormuz, one day before US nuclear talks


IDF launches 'Lethal Arrow' drill simulating war with Hezbollah

Large-scale, multi-front general staff drill will see thousands of troops take part.

IDF war games in the north simulating a conflict with Hezbollah

IDF completes large-scale West Bank drill

Thousands of troops, reservists and civilian bodies took part in week-long drill simulating escalation of violence

IDF troops participate in a large-scale West Bank drill

Iran prepares new naval drill

The new drill comes on the heels of increased military activity in the Islamic Republic designed to show the US and the Gulf states that it has improved its precision weapons and drones.

Iranian military personnel participate in war games in an unknown location near the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran

Israel's Delek in Ithaca merger talks as hit by loss

Revenue rose 177% at Ithaca, boosted by Delek's November purchase of Chevron's British North Sea oil and gas fields for $2 billion.

Flag of the Delek Group

Taiwan to raise defence spending as China details combat drills

About three hours after the budget announcement, China's People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command said its forces had in recent days carried out combat drills in Taiwan.

Taiwan military exercise

Russia holds military exercises amid Azerbaijan-Armenia tension

Russia, which has a military base in Armenia, has urged the two sides to cease fire and show restraint. The Kremlin has said Moscow is ready to act as a mediator.

Russian Sukhoi Su military jets, including Su-35S Super-Flanker fighters.

Israel will not participate in RIMPAC 2020

Due to continued spread of the coronavirus, the world's largest maritime drill will take place only at sea.

Soldiers of Alpha Company 1RAR of the Australian Army get ready to clear a building during training for the multi-national military exercise RIMPAC at Pohakuloa Training Area on the island of Hawaii July 22, 2012

Juniper Cobra Missile Defense drill canceled over coronavirus

Thousands of Israeli and US troops were set to participate in Juniper Cobra

IDF troops drill alongside US Marines as part of Juniper Cobra 2018​

10th bi-annual US-Israel Juniper Cobra joint exercise kicks off

Another joint American-IDF drill cancelled over fears of the coronavirus; Homefront Command holds missile barrage drill in schools across the country

Large-scale missile defense drill comes amid spike in tensions between Israel and her enemies; Homefront Command holds missile barrage drill in schools across the country

IDF holding joint drills with soldiers from country hit by coronavirus

The unnamed country has dozens of citizens infected with the deadly virus

The IDF Search and Rescue Unit takes part in a drill, December 2019.