Deadly Militia Clashes Rock Baidoa as Troops Patrol Streets
Clashes between government forces and militias in Baidoa, Somalia, have killed dozens, including civilians, prompting patrols by troops and officials.
Defence & Security
PM Burnham: UK stands with Ukraine '100%' amid drone strike tensions
PM Burnham says UK supports Ukraine '100%' and defends handling of messages with an impostor posing as a White House official.
Jakarta Students Rally Against Spending Cuts and Military's Expanding Role
Student protesters in Jakarta rallied against government spending and the military's growing role in civilian affairs, facing police blockades.
USFK chief in talks on trimming joint drills with South Korea
USFK commander discusses scaling back Ulchi Freedom Shield drills; Seoul reaffirms defensive stance and seeks stronger self-defence.
Japan Reaffirms Trilateral Security Ties Amid US-South Korea Exercise Uncertainty
Japan's defense minister underscores the need for trilateral security cooperation with the US and South Korea, citing regional threats.
Israeli jets strike Syrian airbase near Turkish border
Israel launched eight airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase, hitting the runway and storage. No casualties were reported.
Seoul in Talks With Washington on Possible Military Role in Iran Crisis
South Korea confirms close consultations with the US on possible military contributions related to Iran, citing readiness and legal factors.
Trump's Second Term Strains the US-South Korea Alliance
President Trump's policies on drills, defence costs, and trade are reshaping the US-South Korea alliance.
Seoul Stresses US Ties as Trump's Drill Order Stirs Unease
South Korea's president reaffirms the US alliance after Trump's order to reduce joint drills, sparking public concern over security commitments.
Indonesia's 2027 Budget Proposal: Spending Up 4%, Deficit at 2.4% of GDP
Indonesia's 2027 budget proposal raises spending to 4,097.2 trillion rupiah, with a 2.4% deficit and a 6% growth target.
Russia and Ukraine Trade Strikes on Port and Munitions Plant
Russia says it hit Ukrainian targets at Odesa port; Ukraine reports destroying workshops at a Russian explosives plant in Rostov.
Trump's Drill Cutback Stirs Alliance Questions in Seoul
Trump's decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea has raised concerns about the alliance's future.
South Korea's Lee Pushes Stronger Self-Defence, Calls Drills Defensive
President Lee Jae Myung calls for stronger independent defence and reassures that joint drills are defensive, not aimed at North Korea.
Italy sees no Russian hand in Colleferro munitions plant blast
Italy's defence minister says there is no sign of Russian involvement in the Colleferro munitions plant explosion, which remains under investigation.
Iran Sets Weeks-Long Deadline for US to Honor Deal or Face Attack
Iran threatens escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and a military attack if the US does not fully implement the interim deal within weeks.
Iran Warns of Offensive in Strait of Hormuz as Peace Deal Stalls
Iran says it will shift to a fully offensive posture and attack if the U.S. fails to implement the June peace deal within weeks.
UK PM Burnham in Contact With Fake White House Official
UK PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an impostor posing as US chief of staff Susie Wiles, per reports.
Zambia Detains Opposition Leaders on Election Night, Citing Security Threat
Zambian police arrested several opposition figures on election night, alleging they posed a security threat. The opposition denies the charges.
Drones Strike Iraqi Kurdistan PM's Office; No Casualties Reported
Two drones targeted the office of Iraqi Kurdistan's PM on Monday. No casualties were reported. The KRG says the attack was launched from Iran.
Helsing partners with Rakuten to sell strike drones to Japan
German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Rakuten as a local partner to finalise a deal with Japan's army, which is currently testing its HX-2 strike drones.