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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...
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...
Afghanistan Restores Internet and Mobile Services After Two-Day Blackout
Afghanistan’s internet and mobile connectivity was restored on Wednesday, nearly 48 hours after a nationwide blackout disrupted communication and daily life. Services from Roshan...
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...
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...
Strategic Spending in an Age of Uncertainty: Takaichi’s Bid for Japan’s Premiership
Sanae Takaichi, a leading contender in Japan’s upcoming leadership race and a possible first female prime minister, has outlined a fiscal spending plan centered...
From Silicon Valley Hustler to Pentagon Player: The Rise of a New Tech ‘Warlord’
Steven Simoni’s transformation from Silicon Valley entrepreneur to defense contractor reflects how the tech industry itself is being reshaped by war and geopolitics. Once...