Philippines, US and Allies Launch Largest Ever Balikatan Drills Amid Rising Regional Tensions
The Philippines and the United States, together with several allied nations, have begun their annual “Balikatan” military exercises, marking the largest iteration of the...
Israel Tightens Grip on South Lebanon Despite Ceasefire, Warns Civilians to Stay Away
Israel has reinforced its military presence in southern Lebanon, instructing residents to stay away from a broad stretch of territory along the border, even...
Russia Says It Detains German Woman Over Alleged Bomb Plot Linked to Ukraine
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced the detention of a 57-year-old German woman accused of carrying a bomb in her backpack, which authorities...
European Markets Fall as US–Iran Tensions Reignite and Peace Hopes Fade
European stock markets slipped on Monday as investor sentiment weakened amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. The downturn followed the seizure...
Iran Signals Diplomatic Openness but Warns of Deep Distrust as Ceasefire Nears Expiry
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the importance of pursuing diplomatic solutions with the United States, even as mutual distrust continues to dominate relations....
Taroom Trough Oil Boom: Real Energy Breakthrough or Overhyped Promise?
Queensland’s Taroom Trough has recently been promoted by political leaders as a potential source of major domestic oil supply, with some describing it as...
Trump Accuses Iran of Ceasefire Breach, Warns of New Attacks if No Deal Reached
U. S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire by firing on ships near the Strait of Hormuz and stated he would...
Pro-Russian former president leads Bulgaria’s election polls
Bulgarians voted on Sunday in their eighth parliamentary election in five years. The frontrunner, pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev, aims to end corruption and...
Trump warns Iran over ‘blackmail’ as Tehran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz
Iran announced on Saturday that it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, declaring the vital energy route closed once again. This move...
Pope Leo blasts ‘despot’ leaders for resource exploitation and empty promises
Pope Leo criticized the exploitation of Africa's natural resources during his speech in Angola, where he condemned "despots and tyrants" who promote wealth but...