US Slams South African Defense Over Military Cooperation with Iran
The United States has accused South Africa’s defence authorities of defying government directives by allowing Iranian warships to participate in naval exercises in the country’s waters, sparking fresh diplomatic tension…
Trump Says US Role in Venezuela Could Last Years as Washington Tightens Grip on Oil
US President Donald Trump has said American involvement in Venezuela could continue for years, signalling a long-term role for Washington following the recent seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by…
JD Vance Accuses Denmark and Europe of Failing to Secure ‘Critical’ Greenland
US Vice-President JD Vance has criticised Denmark and other European allies over what he described as a failure to properly secure Greenland, calling the Arctic territory “critical” to global and…
Trump’s Venezuela Operation Shakes China’s Long-Term Strategy and Raises Global Stakes
Donald Trump’s sudden military operation in Venezuela has sent shockwaves far beyond Latin America, tearing apart a relationship that China had spent decades carefully building and leaving Beijing facing uncertainty…
Russia Deploys Navy to Escort Oil Tanker as US Forces Move to Intercept in Atlantic
Russia has dispatched naval vessels to protect an oil tanker that is also being tracked and pursued by US forces in the North Atlantic, raising fears of a direct confrontation…
Israel’s Foreign Minister Makes Historic First Visit to Somaliland After Recognition
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has held high-level talks with Somaliland’s president during a landmark visit to the breakaway region, marking the first such trip since Israel formally recognised Somaliland…
Why Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland Has Sparked Global Backlash
Israel’s decision to officially recognise Somaliland as an independent state has triggered widespread international condemnation, reigniting debate over sovereignty, separatism, and geopolitical influence in the Horn of Africa. On Friday,…
China–Japan Standoff Erupts Near Disputed East China Sea Islands as Diplomatic Rift Deepens
China and Japan issued sharply conflicting reports on Tuesday following a maritime standoff near a cluster of hotly disputed islands in the East China Sea. According to China’s Coast Guard,…