The Philippines and Japan have taken a significant step toward deeper security cooperation by signing two major defence agreements in Manila, marking a stronger alliance amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. One of the key agreements — the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) — will allow both countries’ military forces to share supplies, logistics, […]
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A tense White House meeting yesterday between US and Danish officials did little to ease the growing friction over Greenland, as President Donald Trump reaffirmed his desire to bring the Danish territory under American control. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary […]
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Venezuela is looking toward a “new era” of politics and reconciliation, according to interim President Delcy Rodriguez, following the dramatic ouster of former leader Nicolas Maduro by US forces on January 3. At her first press conference since Maduro’s capture, Rodriguez presented herself as a unifying figure, signaling hope for a more tolerant and inclusive […]
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US President Donald Trump found himself at the center of fresh controversy after a heated moment during a visit to an auto manufacturing plant in Michigan. A video that quickly spread across social media shows Trump reacting angrily to a heckler while touring a Ford F-150 factory in Detroit. Standing on an elevated walkway overlooking […]
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Qatar has issued a stark warning over rising tensions between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that any military escalation could have devastating consequences for the Middle East. The caution came after Washington hinted at potential strikes in response to Iran’s recent crackdown on nationwide protests. “We understand that any escalation… would have catastrophic results […]
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Costa Rica is grappling with a shocking security alert just days before its national elections. Authorities revealed yesterday that a plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves was uncovered, highlighting rising tensions as the Central American nation heads to the polls. Jorge Torres, head of the Directorate of Intelligence and National Security, confirmed that a “confidential […]
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Pakistan and Indonesia are reportedly moving closer to a landmark defence agreement, which could see the sale of combat jets and advanced drones to Jakarta, according to three security sources familiar with recent talks. The discussions took place in Islamabad between Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Pakistan Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer […]
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Germany’s top diplomat has sought to ease international concerns over the possibility of the United States seizing Greenland, following repeated statements by former President Donald Trump suggesting he could take control of the Arctic island from Denmark. Speaking after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized that he sees […]
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In a bold move yesterday, US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country trading with Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran in response to its violent crackdown on nationwide protests. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a 25 per cent tariff on all […]
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A brutal crackdown on protests across Iran has reportedly killed at least 648 people, including nine minors, according to Norway-based rights organization Iran Human Rights (IHR). The wave of demonstrations, which began over economic grievances, has escalated into one of the largest challenges to the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution. Thousands more are injured, […]
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