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President Trump is reportedly considering resuming limited military attacks on Iran while not ruling out diplomacy, with discussions also focusing on a potential naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to cut off Iranian revenue. The UK has stated it will not join Trump's proposed blockade of Iran's ports.
US-Iran peace talks have stalled following President Trump's decision to scrap a visit to Pakistan, leading to Iran's top diplomat departing Islamabad without a meeting.
US-Iran peace negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, collapsed after a delegation from the Trump administration reportedly failed to arrive. This development led to the Iranian foreign minister departing Islamabad and effectively ended hopes for a diplomatic resolution.
France and Cyprus are set to sign a new 'humanitarian' defense agreement in June, which will include the deployment of French forces to the island nation. This pact signifies a strengthening of military cooperation between the two countries.
An opinion piece discusses the strategic challenges Israel faces in maintaining its qualitative military edge due to shifting regional alliances, major arms deals, and rising threats, advocating for a new defense strategy.
Taiwan has completed its computer-simulated war games, designed to test and enhance the decision-making capabilities of its military forces amidst regional tensions.
The United States has imposed sanctions on two Indian individuals and their associated firms for their alleged involvement in fentanyl dealings.
Russia's defence minister has made an official visit to North Korea, signaling strengthening ties and potential military cooperation between the two nations.
A startup named Foundation is developing general-purpose humanoid robots, with its Phantom robot undergoing a pilot demonstration for supply pickup in Ukraine, aiming to build an army of robot soldiers.
HD Hyundai announced it has been awarded two research contracts by the US Office of Naval Research, marking the first such achievement for a Korean company. The agreements were signed in Arlington, Virginia.
The Artemis II, and the four astronauts aboard the Orion space capsule, splashed down into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on Friday night, with all four astronauts in good health. Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialist Christina Koch of Nasa, and the Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen, have just become the first humans to travel to the moon, and return to Earth safely, since the crew of Apollo 17 in December 1972 ‘Just the beginning’: Artemis II ...
An Egyptian family, previously held in US immigration detention, was re-arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) less than two days after a court had ordered their release. Lawyers for the family expressed concern over the swift re-detention following the judicial order.
Two US citizens were among 19 individuals killed during a raid on a communist stronghold in the Philippines. The operation was carried out by authorities against the insurgent group.
A student from the University of the Philippines has been identified among those killed in a military encounter in Negros Occidental, prompting the University of the Philippines Open University to call for a transparent investigation.
Analysts are warning that a US-Israel war on Iran could trigger global shockwaves across energy, food, and financial systems, exposing deep structural vulnerabilities in the world economy.
A New York Times investigation revealed that the U.S. Mint purchased gold that could be traced back to drug cartels, including a mine found on a Colombian military base. The report detailed how this cartel-linked gold ended up being sold as 'American' by the U.S. government.
Vietnam has reiterated its strong opposition to Taiwan's military exercises on Ba Binh Island in the Spratly Archipelago, stating that any foreign activities in the Spratly and Paracel Islands without its permission are illegal.
Despite Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi travelling to Pakistan, there are still no plans for direct talks with the US. Should the current impasse continue, analysts tell James C.
An article from "Military Digest" discusses a World War II hero whose book faced a ban from Winston Churchill's government.
A report highlights that American taxpayers spent 50 days in 2025 funding war efforts, with contractors receiving twice the tax money compared to US troops, detailing the financial mechanisms behind Trump's military engagements.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to launch vigorous attacks against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, claiming the group violated a ceasefire. This directive led to new Israeli airstrikes, reportedly killing several individuals.
Philippine authorities successfully raided a drug den in Leyte, seizing 8.2 million pesos worth of shabu and apprehending two individuals. This operation marks a significant blow against illegal drug activities in the region.
Ukrainian defense forces launched a drone attack on an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, reportedly causing a major fire at the facility.
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed a new method where smugglers swallow drugs for a perilous overland journey through the Sahara to Europe. This discovery highlights the evolving tactics used by drug traffickers.
Discussions are ongoing regarding the extent of US commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, which is increasingly seen as the defining strategic theater.
Juan Pablo Sallato's black and white fiction feature debut, "Red Hangar," swept the Ibero-American strand of the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival. The film chronicles previously suppressed details surrounding the military coup that ousted Chile's President Salvador Allende.
The Ukraine Defence Contact Group has provided Ukraine with US$150 billion in defence assistance over four years, including advanced weapons systems, according to the Defence Ministry.
Recent developments, including Abu Dhabi's crown prince visiting Beijing and China's President Xi Jinping outlining key positions, suggest a subtle but significant shift in the global financial order, impacting the US dollar's long-term position.
Cracks are appearing in the US-Israel alliance as their objectives diverge in an escalating two-month conflict with Iran, with Washington seeking negotiation and Jerusalem aiming for regime change.
A report indicates that US bases suffered massive damage from recent Iranian strikes, with repair costs potentially reaching billions of dollars.