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Trump threatens Iran over protest deaths as unrest flares
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. stands ready to support protesters if Iranian security forces use lethal force against them during ongoing protests in Iran which have resulted in ...
Ukraine strengthens air defenses with two additional Patriot missile systems
The Ukrainian military has received two more Patriot surface-to-air missile batteries to enhance their air defense capabilities against ongoing aerial threats from Russia. The deployment of these adva...
Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States would come to the rescue of Iranian protesters if they are shot and killed by authorities during the ongoing demonstrations against economic h...
Polish Prime Minister Rattles Saber for World War Threat in 2026 Over Potential Russian Invasion
The Polish Prime Minister has issued warnings about the potential of a global conflict by 2026 due to concerns over a possible Russian invasion into its zone of influence....
Xi vows”reunification” with Taiwan — just weeks after NATO warned China attack could trigger Russian assault on Europe
Chinese President Xi Jinping has recently vowed 'reunification' with Taiwan, a claim following shortly after a mass military exercise involving around 200 aircraft. This comes as concern for potential...
Russian Federation Presents Physical Evidence To The United States Confirming Drone Strike On Putin's Residence By Ukraine
Russia has provided physical evidence to the United States confirming that Ukrainian drones carried out an attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence in Sochi. While this move appears aimed at rei...
Russian Attack on Putin's Residence with Drones on December 29, 2025 - Russia Provides Evidence to US
On December 29, 2025, an attack involving drones was launched against Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. Following the incident, Russia shared evidence of this attack with the United States...
US Takes New Weapon Step Toward Taiwan
The United States has announced new measures aimed at providing advanced weaponry and reinforcements to Taiwan, as part of continued support for the island's defense against potential aggression from ...
President Focuses on Dignified Peace and Security Guarantees for Ukraine in 2025
In 2025, the President emphasized cooperation with international partners to achieve a dignified peace and secure long-term stability for Ukraine. Efforts were directed towards providing reliable secu...
High Hurdles: The Main Obstacles to a Ukraine Peace Deal
The article discusses significant challenges preventing a peace agreement in Ukraine. These include ongoing conflict between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists, disputes over the status o...
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Critical Energy Facilities Amid Winter Chill
Reports indicate that Russian forces have targeted critical energy infrastructure within Ukraine as winter temperatures approach, potentially exacerbating humanitarian concerns and impacting civilian ...
Chinese Military Threat Grows According to Pentagon Report
The Pentagon has released a report detailing an increase in China's military capabilities and assertiveness, posing a growing threat to U.S. interests. The report stresses the need for continued vigil...
CIA Blames Russia for Drone Attack on Putin Residence
The CIA has blamed Russia for an attack using drones that targeted President Vladimir Putin's residence. No further details are provided about the nature of the attack or any casualties....
Chinese Military Threat Grows According to Pentagon Report
The Pentagon has released a report indicating that China's military capabilities continue to expand and modernize, posing an increasing threat to regional stability. The report highlights advancements...
Israel confirms ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza
The Israeli government has banned 37 international NGOs from operating in Gaza by March 1, stating that they failed to meet security and transparency standards. The decision follows an order for these...
Zelensky says deal to end Ukraine war ‘10%’ away as Putin pushes for victory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a resolution to the ongoing conflict with Russia is '10 percent' close, but emphasized unresolved issues remain. Although US-led initiatives to end E...
Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances Will Not Satisfy Ukraine: Zelensky on Conditions for Long-Term Peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the commitments made under the Budapest Memorandum are insufficient to ensure long-term peace and security for Ukraine. The memorandum, signed in...
China Has Fielded Its Unusual New DF-27 ICBM, Pentagon Report Says
According to a recent report by the Pentagon, China has deployed its new DF-27 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM). This missile is noted for its unique capabilities that set it apart from oth...
PENTAGON SURPRISE: Pentagon Unilaterally Halts Ammunition Supply to Ukraine
The Pentagon has unexpectedly halted the supply of ammunition to Ukraine without prior warning or consultation with NATO allies. This decision comes as a surprise and potentially affects ongoing milit...
Russia Puts Nuclear-Capable Missile on 'Combat Duty' in Belarus
Russia has placed nuclear-capable Iskander missiles on combat duty in Belarus as part of its strategic military movements amid tensions with the West....
A year of strikes: US military operations surge under Trump
Under President Donald Trump's leadership, U.S. military operations have significantly increased abroad. This marks a shift from previous administrations towards more active combat engagement....
China’s New Hypersonic Missile Plan to Make the U.S. Navy Obsolete at ‘Mach 5’
A leaked Pentagon report suggests that China's new hypersonic and anti-ship missiles could render U.S. aircraft carriers ineffective in the Western Pacific due to their speed and range. Weapons like t...
High Hurdles: The Main Obstacles To A Ukraine Peace Deal
Discusses significant challenges and barriers that impede progress towards achieving peace in Ukraine, including issues related to trust between negotiating parties, differing views on territorial int...
High Hurdles: The Main Obstacles to a Ukraine Peace Deal
The article discusses significant challenges that impede the progress towards a lasting peace agreement in Ukraine. These include disagreements over territorial control and sovereignty issues between ...
High Hurdles: The Main Obstacles to a Ukraine Peace Deal
The article discusses significant challenges impeding the establishment of peace between Ukraine and Russia. These obstacles include territorial disputes over Crimea and Donbas regions, issues around ...
Why Sudan's war risks becoming a permanent political system in 2026
Osama Abuzaid analyzes Sudan's war that has persisted for nearly 1,000 days and explores why it may become entrenched as the country's political system. The conflict is reshaping markets, armed groups...
In New Year’s speech, Xi urges growth and vows ‘unstoppable’ Taiwan reunification
In his New Year's speech, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for China to focus on economic growth and technological progress amid geopolitical challenges and competition with the United...
Zelenskyy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump about the current and future status of American troops stationed in Ukraine. The conversation focused on secur...
Russia deploys nuclear-capable Iskander missiles to combat readiness in Belarus
Russia has deployed nuclear-capable Iskander missiles to operational status in Belarus, a move seen as escalating tensions with NATO and the West....
Zelenskiy Discusses US Troop Deployment in Ukraine with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has discussed the deployment of US troops within Ukraine during recent talks with US President Donald Trump. The meeting centered on mutual defense, military co...
China Fires Rockets on Second Day of Drills Around Taiwan
China has continued its military drills around Taiwan for the second consecutive day by firing rockets into the designated zones surrounding the island. This action is seen as a direct response to Hou...
India’s Indo-Pacific Centrality Is a Strategic Prize That Demands Continuous Investment in Capabilities and Diplomacy: Report
A report highlights India's growing importance as a central player in the stability and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing the need for sustained investment in military capabilities an...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘China will keep the Quad together. Let’s get through this rough patch quickly’
The article discusses continued support for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. It suggests that despite current tensions among its m...
Russia Claims Transfer of Nuclear-Capable Missile System to Belarus
Russian officials are claiming the deployment of a strategic nuclear-capable missile system within the borders of Belarus. This move is considered significant in light of ongoing tensions between Russ...
Putin Deploys Unstoppable Missile That Could Reach London in Eight Minutes
President Putin has reportedly deployed a new Russian missile system capable of reaching targets such as London within eight minutes. This development highlights advancements in Russian military techn...
European and Canadian Leaders Discuss U.S.-Led Peace Efforts in Russia-Ukraine War
European and Canadian leaders met to discuss ongoing peace efforts initiated by the United States concerning the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The discussions centered on strategies for promoti...
European and Canadian Leaders Discuss U.S.-Led Peace Efforts in Russian-Ukrainian War
During recent discussions, European and Canadian leaders engaged in talks about peace efforts led by the United States concerning the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The focus centered on...
New Pentagon Report: China’s Navy Wants 6 Aircraft Carriers by 2035
The latest Pentagon report on China Military Power indicates that Beijing is rapidly modernizing its military particularly in air and naval capabilities. The report mentions China's plans to export fi...
F-35s Flew Only Half-Time in 2024 Amid Lockheed Maintenance Woes Reports Inspector General-U.S. DoD
According to an audit by the U.S. Department of Defense's Office of the Inspector General, F-35 fighter jets were operational only 50% of the time during fiscal year 2024. This was significantly below...
China Must 'Forcefully Counter' U.S. Arms Sales To Taiwan: Wang Yi
During a speech at an annual international relations event, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China will take forceful actions in response to significant US arms sales to Taiwan. This was a...
Zelenskyy says US support critical for Ukraine, doubts Russian intentions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed that continued support from the United States is crucial for Ukraine's defense against Russia. He also conveyed skepticism regarding Russia's true int...
The U.S. Air Force Might Not Be 'Ready' for a War
According to new watchdog data, the F-35 availability of the U.S. Air Force is at 50% and overall readiness has dropped to 67%. This indicates a gap between the declared 'fly, fix, fight' capabilities...
G7’s frozen Russian assets bring Ukraine $38 billion—three quarters of 2025 aid
The G7's freezing of Russian assets has provided approximately $38 billion in aid to Ukraine for the year 2025, representing almost three-quarters of the total aid package. Additionally, the EU is set...
Zelenskyy says peace deal is 90% done. The remaining 10% is everything.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a peace agreement with Russia is nearly complete, though the final unresolved issues are crucial and significant. He emphasized that financial suppo...
China’s Shenzhen targets AI in ‘every household’ as US tech rivalry heats up
Shenzhen, China’s premier technology hub, has unveiled plans to implement widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across households and businesses within the next five years. This strategy...
China and US need new ways to engage in push for stable ties, Wang Yi says
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi advocated for new ways of engagement between China and the United States during a speech, emphasizing stable and cooperative relations while defending Chinese interest...
US Aid - Zelensky Reveals What Ukraine Needs To Win
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted that continued and increased military assistance from the United States is crucial for Ukraine to achieve victory over Russian forces. He emphasi...
China’s new nuke posture puts US on notice and world on the brink
According to the latest China Military Power Report by the U.S. Department of Defense, China is transitioning from a minimalist nuclear deterrent strategy towards a more trigger-happy stance marked by...
Zelensky: Without Support from the United States, Ukraine Cannot Win the War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes that sustained military and economic assistance from the United States is crucial for Ukraine to achieve victory in its ongoing conflict against Russi...
Reactions to Ukraine's Nighttime Attack on Putin's Residence
Ukraine launched an attack during the night targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. This assault has sparked significant reactions from various international actors as they assess its ...
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