Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Begins Official Visit to Russia
Myanmar's president is in Russia for his first official visit since taking office, with energy and defence cooperation on the agenda.
Defence & Security
Taiwan's Record Defence Budget: An Investment in Peace, Says President
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te frames a record defence budget as an investment in peace, with spending set to exceed 3% of GDP.
US Commander Visits Long-Deployed Carrier Amid Crew Welfare Concerns
Top US commander visits USS Lincoln after record deployment, praising crew while addressing mental health concerns.
Ceuta Sees Protests as Morocco Tightens Border Security
Protesters gathered in Ceuta after Morocco increased border security, raising concerns of another mass migration surge.
Nagasaki Museum Revamp Sparks Fears of Japan's Wartime Erasure
Planned changes to a Nagasaki museum's exhibits, including renaming the Nanjing Massacre, draw criticism as Japan's military posture shifts.
Avocado Workers Return to Fields as US Export Ban Lifts, but Fear Lingers
Mexican avocado pickers in Michoacán are back at work after the US lifted a security alert, but concerns over cartel violence and extortion persist.
Russia claims new gains in Zaporozhye as Ukraine hits deep targets
Russia says it took a Zaporozhye settlement; Ukraine reports long-range strikes on a space center and airfield.
Scholar warns Yasukuni visits, nuclear debate push Japan down dangerous path
A Japanese scholar condemns Yasukuni Shrine offerings and warns of growing momentum toward nuclear armament in Japan.
Taiwan's Parliament Approves Delayed Budget, Keeps Drone Spending Intact
Taiwan's opposition-led parliament passed the 2025 budget after a record delay, cutting spending but preserving drone programme funds.
ADNOC Vessel Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Third Incident in a Week
An ADNOC vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the third such incident in a week. No injuries were reported.
Zambia resumes vote count under security after attacks on poll staff
Zambia restarted presidential vote counting under heightened security after attacks on poll staff and theft of ballots.
Trump dismisses record carrier deployment as 'not nearly long enough'
Trump says the USS Abraham Lincoln's record deployment supporting Iran operations is 'not nearly long enough,' dismissing concerns raised by lawmakers and families.
Peru Navy Raids Illegal Gold Mines as Amazon Destruction Spreads
Peruvian forces intensify raids on illegal gold mines in the Amazon, destroying equipment to halt deforestation and mercury contamination.
Video Shows Israeli Troops With Settlers During West Bank Village Siege
New video shows troops alongside settlers blocking Palestinian homes in Qusra; siege enters sixth day.
Italian NATO Jet Downs Drone Over Latvia Amid Baltic Incursions
An Italian NATO Eurofighter shot down an unidentified drone that entered Latvian airspace, prompting a search for wreckage and raising concerns over regional drone activity.
Ukraine's HIMARS Crews Adapt to Drone-Filled Skies, Keep Striking Deep
Ukrainian HIMARS crews in the Dnipropetrovsk region describe how the launchers remain vital, using speed and precision to strike targets beyond drone range.
Iran Military: No Vessel Crosses Hormuz Without Tehran's Permission
Iran's military command asserts full control over the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing US claims of normal vessel passage as false.
Saudi Arabia builds defensive pacts to counter Iran-backed attacks
Saudi Arabia forms regional defence pacts and a Red Sea coalition to deter Iran and its allies, while trying to avoid a broader war.
Albanese says AUKUS on track after 'productive' call with Trump
Australian PM Albanese says AUKUS remains 'full steam ahead' after a constructive call with President Trump, who will consider a tariff exemption.
Hegseth backs regional security push, welcomes Colombia to cartel coalition
US Defense Secretary Hegseth, in Panama for PANAMAX exercises, backed regional anti-cartel cooperation, welcomed Colombia to the coalition, and warned Cuba.