Man charged with terrorism after alleged bomb plot at Perth rally
Australian police have charged a 31-year-old man with terrorism over the alleged attempted bombing of an Invasion Day rally in central Perth, accusing him of acting out of racially motivated, extremist ideology after accessing “pro-white” material online. Authorities say the attack, which targeted a peaceful protest attended largely by Aboriginal people and their supporters, narrowly […]
Sweden and Denmark arm Ukraine with €245 Million air defence upgrade
Sweden and Denmark have announced a joint €245 million military aid package for Ukraine, centered on the delivery of advanced TRIDON Mk2 mobile air defence systems, as Russia sharply escalates missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The move underscores a broader European effort to plug persistent gaps in Ukraine’s air defence at a […]
Who was Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, son of Libya’s late dictator shot dead in Zintan?
Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and his apparent heir, has been killed in an assassination at his home in the northwestern city of Zintan, according to members of his political team. He was 53 years old. The death represents a dramatic and violent end to one of the most […]
Why is Egypt conducting covert air strikes in Sudan?
New evidence has emerged that suggests Egypt has not only been diplomatically and politically supporting the military in Sudan but has also been secretly intervening in the civil war in the country through air operations. According to an investigation by The New York Times, Egypt has been using a secret airbase located in the western […]
How did Russian forces help repel ISIL attack on Niger’s airport?
Moscow has confirmed that Russian forces stationed in Niger directly contributed to thwarting an ISIL-affiliated attack on the country’s capital airport, a rather unusual attack on the core of Niger’s political and military establishment. While Niger’s military junta has touted this event as evidence of the efficacy of its growing partnership with Russia, observers have […]
Trump’s defence strategy sidelines Taiwan amid growing threat from China
The fact that there is no mention of Taiwan in the latest 2026 National Defense Strategy document released by the Trump administration has rung alarm bells in Taipei, especially against the backdrop of constant Chinese military pressure on the self-ruled island. This is the first time that there has been no mention of Taiwan in […]
Why has Donetsk become the central obstacle in the peace talks?
As Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are set to reconvene in Abu Dhabi later this week for peace talks arranged by the Trump administration, one question has been at the forefront of negotiations: what will happen to the Donetsk region? For several months, Russian officials have made it clear that unless Ukraine surrenders the 2,082 square […]
Iran labels European armies “Terrorist Groups” after EU designation of IRGC
Iran has officially labeled European military forces “terrorist groups” in response to a European Union decision to classify the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, which was sparked by Iran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests and growing human rights abuses. The Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, made the announcement on Sunday, […]
UK–EU defence talks resurface after years of post-Brexit strain
The United Kingdom and the European Union are quietly exploring renewed talks on defence cooperation, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer signals a desire to move the post-Brexit relationship beyond its current limits and respond to a rapidly deteriorating global security environment. Speaking on Friday, Starmer said he wanted to “go further” in relations with Brussels, […]
Russia uses Starlink technology to extend the range of attack drones
Russia is increasingly equipping Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite communication systems on its attack drones, which has greatly increased their range and ability to strike deeper into Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials and military analysts. This has caused concern in Kyiv and among Western security officials, who fear that the technology could be used by Russian […]