Trump Orders Steam Catapults for New Carrier, Opens Door to Foreign Shipyards
President Trump signs memo requiring steam catapults on a new carrier and allowing foreign-built Navy ships.
Defence & Security
Chile moves 295 high-risk inmates to new mega-prison as Kast pushes security agenda
Chile transfers nearly 300 high-risk inmates to a new mega-prison, as President Kast seeks to revive his security agenda.
Italy Defends Ceuta Border Checks as Security Move, Not Anti-Spain
Italy's interior minister says temporary border checks on arrivals from Spain are a security precaution, not a hostile act.
Iran military: No safe passage through Hormuz without Tehran's nod
Iran's military says no vessel can safely transit the Strait of Hormuz without its permission, dismissing US claims of normal traffic as false.
Blast Hits Munitions Plant Near Rome After Fire Breaks Out
A powerful explosion struck a munitions factory near Rome on Thursday, following a fire at the site. Casualties are being assessed.
Iran and US Trade Claims Over Control of Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Basij chief claims Tehran controls the Strait of Hormuz, countering US assertions, as reopening hinges on interim deal commitments.
German Police Probe Suspicious Object Found on Rail Tracks in Bavaria
German police are investigating a potentially explosive object found on rail tracks in Treuchtlingen, Bavaria. The area is cordoned off as experts analyze X-ray images.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to Build Joint Defence Mechanisms Under New Pact
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will establish political and military coordination mechanisms under their new defence pact.
Vietnam, New Zealand Pledge Deeper Ties Across Security and Trade
Vietnam's President To Lam and New Zealand PM Luxon agree to deepen defense, security, and economic cooperation during Auckland visit.
Iraq reaffirms Sept. 30 deadline for full US-led coalition exit
Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi confirmed Sept. 30 as the firm deadline for the complete withdrawal of US-led coalition forces, following talks with CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper.
NZ spy agency disrupts Chinese observatory's satellite-tracking plan
New Zealand's spy agency says it blocked a Chinese state-linked observatory from installing satellite-tracking gear via an unwitting local firm.
US floats joint strikes with Colombia on armed groups
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says joint military strikes with Colombia on armed groups are possible as Bogota joins a US-led counter-narcotics coalition.
Trump secretly switched planes after Iran threat, Rubio and Bessent flew on decoy jet
Trump was moved to a different jet after an Iranian threat; Rubio and Bessent remained on the original plane as a decoy.
China and Indonesia Conclude Joint Naval Drills East of Taiwan
Chinese and Indonesian navies completed a joint navigation exercise east of Taiwan, testing maritime communication and coordination.
US Military Confirms September 30 Deadline for Full Iraq Withdrawal
US forces are set to leave Iraq by September 30, ending a presence that began with the 2003 invasion.
Germany Moves to Expand Spy Agency Powers Against Hybrid Threats
Germany's cabinet approved a draft law to strengthen its intelligence services, granting broader powers to counter hybrid threats from foreign powers.
Putin visits Pacific Fleet warship, warns of NATO moves in Asia-Pacific
Putin toured the missile cruiser Varyag during Pacific exercises, warning of NATO's expanding role in the region and vowing a response to vessel seizures.
Sydney Hanukkah attack case: 800+ witness statements compiled
Prosecutors have gathered over 800 witness statements in the case against Naveed Akram, accused of a Sydney Hanukkah attack that killed 15.
Trump's covert Turkey exit: A decoy Air Force One and a hidden president
President Trump secretly left Turkey in a smaller aircraft while Air Force One flew as a decoy, concealing his whereabouts from the press and public for weeks.
IRGC Advisor Calls for Offensive Capability Beyond Iran's Borders
A top IRGC advisor says Iran's forces must develop the ability to conduct operations far beyond its borders, citing an offensive doctrine.