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Zelenskyy addresses intelligence sharing and Starlink issues with U.S.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims the U.S. throttled Starlink to send a message as tensions between Kyiv and the Trump administration reach a boiling point.
Strait of Hormuz: US Military Says Most Iranian Attacks Fail
While tensions remain high and ships are being targeted, U.S. Central Command insists 97% of vessels are safely navigating the critical waterway.
Horn of Africa: Why rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea matter
A four-year ceasefire in Ethiopia is officially over, and experts warn the entire region is on a 'knife's edge' as drone strikes and border tensions escalate.
NATO: General warns Russia of 'breaking' their war machine in any conflict
NATO’s top military commander is making it clear the alliance is ready to dismantle any system supporting an attack on member states.
Riyadh airport hit in Houthi missile attack as Yemen conflict intensifies
Dozens are reported injured at the international terminal following a missile strike amid a major flare-up in regional fighting.
Global Day of Action: Organizing the Anti-Israel Protest Wave
A new investigation reveals the massive, coordinated infrastructure fueling worldwide anti-Israel demonstrations this weekend.
Alan Turing Institute warns UK needs sovereign AI to avoid dependency
The UK’s lead research body says relying on foreign AI is a national security risk as the US and China tighten their grip on the technology.
International Criminal Court faces existential threat from U.S. sanctions
The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the ICC, leaving the future of global war crimes prosecutions in total limbo.
Riyadh airport attacked: Three killed in Houthi missile strike
Escalating tensions in the Yemen conflict have hit Saudi civilian infrastructure, with three nationals dead following two airport attacks.
Bitcoin rebounds to $82k as Trump tempers Iran war fears
After a volatile 24 hours fueled by geopolitical tension, Bitcoin is climbing back up as markets breathe a sigh of relief.
China builds first mainland Southeast Asia airbase in Laos
New satellite imagery reveals Chinese military jets stationed at a recently opened training facility in Laos, marking a major shift for Beijing's regional reach.
Ukraine and Russia trade strikes as regional conflict intensifies
President Zelensky condemned a massive Russian missile attack that killed 20 people while Ukraine launched retaliatory strikes on energy infrastructure.
Okinawa: US military grounds troops after Marine arrest for murder
A 48-hour operational pause and subsequent month of restrictions follow the alleged robbery and murder of a local woman by a 20-year-old Marine.
Yemen: Government launches major offensive to retake Houthi-held land
The Yemeni military claims to have secured a key Red Sea strait as a new campaign to reclaim territory from Houthi forces kicks off.
Euro hits 17-month low as French debt and Spanish elections rattle markets
The single currency is slumping as investors sweat over France’s fiscal instability and a surprise snap election in Spain.
North Korea missile test: Kim Jong Un shifts focus away from US diplomacy
A new hypersonic missile launch from Pyongyang shows Kim Jong Un is prioritizing his alliance with Russia over talking to Washington.
Jacob Rees-Mogg pushes back after Tucker Carlson's WWII comments
The former UK minister had to defend Britain's role in the Second World War after a chaotic podcast interview with the controversial US commentator.
Canada: Why military leaders are war-gaming a US invasion
Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking at all scenarios as US-Canada relations shift, but experts say a full-scale ground war remains a major long shot.
Libya unification plan in chaos as drone attacks linked to warlord's son
Allegations of sabotage against western fuel facilities have effectively tanked a U.S.-backed plan to merge Libya's rival governments.
US Coast Guard intercepts ship carrying fuel bound for Cuba
The operation marks the latest move in the Trump administration's ongoing oil embargo against the island nation.
Brazil Attorney General Blasts Reported U.S. Meddling in Election
Jorge Messias is calling out the Trump administration after reports of a $1 million grant targeting the Brazilian Supreme Court surfaced.
Vladimir Putin warns West of nuclear response over Kaliningrad
The Russian leader says any perceived attack on the Baltic exclave could trigger the use of all available weapons, including nuclear.
Garry Kasparov: Russian dissident says US warned him of assassination threat
The chess legend turned political activist says US and Lithuanian security services reached out to flag a plot targeting him and other dissidents.
Taiwan monitors U.S.-China summit fallout as policy status quo holds
While Trump and Xi’s latest summit didn't flip the script on Taiwan, local officials say the real stress test for U.S. relations is just beginning.
Ukraine economy faces $45m hourly hit from persistent missile alerts
Kyiv's economy minister reveals the staggering cost of air raid sirens as the government pivots to a new two-tier warning system to keep businesses open.
Evan Gershkovich on how he knew he was a pawn in a Russian trap
The reporter details his arrest, his time in the notorious Lefortovo jail, and the reality of being used as a high-profile political hostage.
Donald Trump asked Xi Jinping if China wanted to buy US weapons
The US ambassador to China claims the offer was made during last week’s summit, sparking confusion over long-standing policy.
Pope Leo XIV touches down in France for massive four-day visit
The pontiff is set to draw half a million people to Paris, even as France navigates a complex, secular relationship with the Catholic Church.
Tensions boil over as Ethiopia and Tigray trade fire
Both sides are accusing each other of launching offensives, threatening to undo the 2022 peace deal and restart one of the deadliest conflicts this century.
A potential US diesel ban might send Australian fuel prices over $3
As the U.S. weighs export limits to control domestic prices, Australia's fuel-dependent industries are bracing for a potential supply crunch.
Zelensky says U.S. is pushing for a war-energy ceasefire
The Trump administration is trying to broker a halt to energy strikes and restart trilateral talks, but the path forward remains shaky.
Trump vs. Pezeshkian: The UNGA drama is giving mixed signals
The U.S. and Iran are trading massive threats on stage while lowkey talking behind the scenes.
Trump goes full red carpet for Xi at Joint Base Andrews
The President skipped the usual White House protocol to meet the Chinese leader on the tarmac, signaling a major push for diplomatic optics.
Poland wants a 'Fort Trump' military base as tensions with Russia simmer
Polish officials are pushing for a permanent U.S. base to bolster NATO’s eastern flank after a Russian helicopter breached their airspace.
What to expect as Trump and Xi prepare to meet
A look at the major issues on the table as the U.S. and China head into a high-stakes summit.