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Philippines on Alert as China Plans ‘Nature Reserve’ in Disputed Shoal
The Philippines says it is keeping a close eye on China after Beijing announced plans to set up a “nature reserve” around the disputed...
When Two Fronts Collide: The Yom Kippur War’s Lessons for an Asian Dual Contingency
In October 1973, Israel was encircled and almost faced defeat when Egypt and Syria orchestrated a surprise assault against Israel on the most sacred...
Macron Urges Pressure on Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’
French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at a European summit in Copenhagen on Thursday, underscored the need for greater international pressure on Russia’s so-called “shadow...
Swiss Defence Minister Urges Overhaul of Arms Export Law, Warns ‘Trust’ at Stake
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister has called on lawmakers to move forward with loosening restrictions on arms exports, arguing that Switzerland’s credibility as a...
Europe has the Capabilities but Lacks Political Will to Deter Russia
During the late summer and autumn of 2025, the Russian Federation has intensified its provocations towards European countries, which could escalate into armed confrontations....
Zelenskiy Heads to Copenhagen for Talks with European Leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet European leaders in Copenhagen on Thursday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced. He is scheduled to address the...
Taiwan Warns Ukraine’s Defeat Could Embolden China Towards Taiwan
A senior Taiwanese military officer has warned that a Russian victory in Ukraine could embolden China to step up its aggression towards Taiwan. Speaking...
Israel’s Interception of Gaza Aid Flotilla Sparks Global Criticism
Israeli naval forces have intercepted 13 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying food, medicine, and foreign activists bound for Gaza. The...
Rare Foreign Visit Signals North Korea’s Effort to Break Isolation
Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith will travel to North Korea on October 10 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un to attend celebrations marking the...
Has the U.S.–Venezuela Conflict Officially Begun?
One month after the announcement, the leaders of both countries took decisive steps. In September 2025, the Trump administration renamed the Department of Defense...