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2026-01-18 18:35 UTC
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US launches large-scale attacks against ISIS in Syria
The United States has initiated extensive military operations targeting Islamic State (ISIS) positions in Syria. This aggressive campaign aims at weakening and destroying ISIS infrastructure and capab...
Suspected scam boss linked to South Korean student’s brutal killing arrested in Thailand
A Chinese national, identified as Han Mo, suspected of leading a Cambodia-based scam operation related to the killing of a South Korean university student, was arrested by Thai and South Korean author...
U.S. announces 'large-scale' strikes against IS in Syria
The U.S. has announced large-scale airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria. Additionally, Jordan's air force participated in the operation with targeted strikes against IS positions....
Trump: Ground Assault on Mexican Drug Cartels Will Begin Soon
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for initiating ground operations aimed at combating drug trafficking cartels operating within Mexico. The announcement highlights an escalation in bilat...
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine security chief and hires a Canadian economic adviser
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has replaced the head of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), replacing Oleksiy Daniilov with Kyrylo Tymoshenko. Additionally, he has hired former...
“Oreshnik” on combat duty in Belarus threatens multiple European countries, Zelenskyy warns
Russia's ORESHNIK missile complex has been deployed for combat duty in Belarus according to the country's Defense Ministry. Ukraine is sharing precise deployment locations of these missiles with its a...
Ukraine proposes that Zaporizhia NPP be operated by joint venture including United States and Ukraine – Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed the idea of establishing a joint venture between Ukraine and international partners, specifically mentioning the involvement of the United States, to operate...
Clumsy ships, big risks: China’s evolving maritime playbook
China's increasing maritime activities pose security threats to Taiwan and Europe. The article suggests that European nations must collaborate more closely with Indo-Pacific allies to address and coun...
Russia’s Chinese-Enabled Drone Supply Network Is Remaking Warfare
Russian cooperation with China in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is significantly enhancing Russia's capability for sustained warfare at reduced costs and on a scalable basis. This partnership has wi...
Prime Minister's Call with Ukrainian President on December 28, 2025
The Prime Minister held a call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to discuss the ongoing security situation in Ukraine and future cooperation between their countries....
Greenland PM Welcomes European Backing, Calls For US Talks
Premier of Greenland has expressed approval for support from European nations - including UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain alongside Denmark - stating that they will uphold principles such...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘Road-mobile ballistic missiles: a strong option for bolstering ADF self-reliance’
The article proposes that Australia enhance its defense self-reliance by acquiring road-mobile ballistic missiles, suggesting partnership with Israel or South Korea to achieve this goal....
Poland becomes a rocket manufacturer — contract for Homar-K signed
A third executive contract has been signed between Poland and South Korea for precision strike rockets called CGR-080 designed for the K239 Chunmoo system, to be manufactured in Poland. The rockets ha...
Zelensky Briefs UK PM On Preparations For Trump Meeting And Russian Strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has briefed the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on preparations for meetings with US President Donald Trump and updates regarding ongoing Russian military ...
Finland detains vessel after cable damaged between Tallinn and Helsinki
On Wednesday morning, Finland's police detained a cargo ship in the Gulf of Finland after an undersea cable connecting Estonia to Finland was reportedly damaged. Estonian authorities noted issues with...
213 Latvians, mostly teenagers, recruited for €1.6 million fraud scheme, Ukraine-Latvia investigation reveals
Latvian and Ukrainian authorities have uncovered a financial crime syndicate involving 300 individuals, with 213 of them being Latvian teenagers enlisted in a fraudulent scheme valued at around €1.6 m...
Trump and Zelensky: US and Ukraine Working Groups Will Continue Work on Peace
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed that working groups between the two countries will continue their efforts towards peace. The emphasis is placed on the ...
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Joins US-Hosted Critical Minerals Summit
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw of India participated in a Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting hosted by the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC on 13 January 2026. The event gather...
Lithuania Wants to Send Warship to Ukraine's Coast
The article discusses Lithuanian intentions to deploy a military vessel near Ukraine as part of increased naval presence and support for maritime security in the region....
It’s time to unburden space cooperation with China
The article argues that it is now appropriate to repeal the "Wolf Amendment," which restricts civil collaboration between the United States and China in space activities. The amendment's initial inten...
How the Bondi Beach attack became a flashpoint for global disinformation and AI-driven hate
Adam Hadley of Tech Against Terrorism warns that divisive rhetoric and AI-driven misinformation are hindering international cooperation following the Bondi Beach attack. Populist agendas and commercia...
Japan to stay the course on fighting climate change despite U.S. exit
Despite the U.S.'s recent withdrawal from international climate organizations, experts predict this will have minimal influence on Japan's ongoing initiatives and commitments related to combating clim...
How does the Bratislava Police outpost at the Pentagon work?
The article discusses the operations and functions of an outpost established by the Bratisla Police within the Pentagon building in Washington D.C., focusing on how it facilitates cooperation between ...
Finland's RMC to Build Two Icebreakers For US Coast Guard
RMC Ltd., a shipyard in Rauma, Finland, has been contracted by the United States Coast Guard to build two icebreakers. The vessels are part of an ongoing modernization effort aimed at enhancing capabi...
Record 15 nations join GSDF's new year jump drill
A record number of 15 nations participated in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) annual New Year jump exercise, with the 1st Airborne Brigade welcoming troops from Belgium, Thailand, and Turkey ...
Caracas: Joint Operation with America to Return Oil Tanker to Venezuelan Waters
Venezuela and the United States have conducted a joint operation to bring an oil tanker back into Venezuelan waters. The details of the operation and its implications for regional maritime security we...
Talking to Oneself Makes No Dialogue
Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide discusses the increasing difficulty of international cooperation despite her focus on enhancing such efforts. The article is an opinion piece emphasizing...