China Raises Defence Spending as Military Modernisation Push Accelerates
China will increase its defence spending by 7% in 2026, continuing a steady military buildup aimed at modernising the armed forces by 2035 even...
Iran–Israel War Escalates as U.S. Senate Blocks Bid to Halt American Airstrikes
The war between Iran and Israel intensified early Thursday as Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles toward Israeli cities, sending millions of residents...
China Scales Back Taiwan Flights Ahead of Possible Trump–Xi Meeting
Chinese military air activity around Taiwan has dropped sharply in recent weeks, marking a rare lull in a campaign of near-daily aerial manoeuvres that...
Middle East War Poses Indirect Risks to Euro Zone Banks, ECB Warns
Banks across the euro zone face limited direct exposure to the war involving Iran, but the bigger threat lies in how a prolonged conflict...
Xi Unveils China’s New Economic and Tech Power Blueprint
China’s political leadership gathered in Beijing for the annual session of the National People's Congress, where President Xi Jinping unveiled an expansive blueprint outlining...
Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges Amid Iran Under Fire
Mojtaba Khamenei, the powerful son of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is alive and widely seen as the frontrunner to succeed his father,...
Russia Poised to Divert Oil to India Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions
Russia is preparing to redirect crude oil shipments to India to offset supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according...
Shelling and Explosions Rock Pakistan-Afghanistan Border, Forcing Mass Displacement
Heavy shelling and explosions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have pushed hundreds of families to flee their homes, as fighting between Pakistani and Afghan forces...
Hezbollah’s Iran War Gamble Sparks Political Crisis and Backlash at Home
Hezbollah’s sudden involvement in the ongoing Middle East conflict in support of Iran has sparked a political crisis at home in Lebanon, leaving the...
Spain’s Sanchez Stands Firm Against U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has reiterated his opposition to the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, warning that the offensive risks triggering a...