US-Iran ceasefire collapses as Gulf strikes escalate, Trump threatens fresh military action
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to collapse on Wednesday as both sides exchanged fresh military strikes across the Gulf, reigniting regional tensions, disrupting maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and prompting widespread condemnation from
Egypt, Türkiye wrap up ‘Anatolian Eagle 2026’ air drills with Azerbaijan, NATO participation
Egypt and Türkiye have concluded the joint air exercise “Anatolian Eagle 2026” at a Turkish air base following several days of intensive training involving the air forces of Egypt, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan, alongside a NATO airborne early warning aircraft. The
US to press NATO on Strait of Hormuz security as Iran vows decisive response
The US will press its NATO allies to contribute more to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz at an upcoming summit, a White House official said on Sunday, as Iran warned it is using a fragile ceasefire to enhance
Washington’s Territorial Ambitions Fracture NATO’s Transatlantic Defensive Shield
Defencice When 1,500 American paratroopers quietly packed their gear and departed from a strategic base near the Ukrainian border last October, the silence from Washington was louder than the transport planes. In Romania, a frontline ally, the withdrawal felt less
France, allies coordinate response to the United States threats to seize Greenland
France is working with its partners to develop a response plan should the United States carry out its threat to seize the Danish territory of Greenland, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Wednesday. Barrot stated that the matter would
The $901 Billion Anchor: How a Silent Signature Locked America into Europe
Behind closed doors and away from the usual fanfare of the television cameras, President Donald Trump has formalised a military strategy that may fundamentally clash with his own “America First” instincts. By signing the $901bn National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA)
Kremlin holds out hope for Putin-Trump summit but warns against Western ‘war rhetoric’
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia remains hopeful that a summit can be held between President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, but stressed that such a high-stakes meeting requires thorough preparation and the right conditions to
Opinion | The High-Stakes of US-Russia Summit in Riyadh: A Game-Changer in Global Geopolitics
The upcoming US-Russia summit in Riyadh, set to take place in a few days, signals a multitude of critical geopolitical developments. Notably, the agenda will extend beyond the Ukrainian crisis to include other pressing regional issues, such as Iran’s nuclear
Opinion | Supporting Russia is not bias but strategic necessity
Following the Russian-Ukrainian war, the world has witnessed intense polarisation, with some supporting Ukraine and others standing by Russia. However, beyond the biased narratives promoted by Western media, it is essential to examine the issue from a deeper historical and
Trump assumes the role of the US President before the elections
Trump dominated the media landscape and headlines last week, overshadowing significant events such as the escalating situation in the Middle East and the BRICS summit. Despite these pressing issues capturing public attention, Trump managed to draw focus with his controversial