The US is forging two Asian trilateral with Japan, focusing on the Philippines in Southeast Asia and South Korea in Northeast Asia, aimed at bolstering regional containment efforts against China. The US is forming two Asian trilaterals with itself and Japan that are centered on the Philippines in Southeast Asia
Chinese troops have joined Belarusian forces for major military exercises near Europe’s NATO borders, raising eyebrows and tensions. This collaboration marks a significant shift as Belarus, traditionally allied with Russia, seeks closer ties with China amidst the Ukraine conflict fallout. The drills, named Eagle Assault 2024, involve scenarios like anti-terrorism
In a chilling exposé, Israeli soldiers have confessed to a disturbing reality: they were given unchecked authority to shoot Palestinians, including civilians, in Gaza, often without clear rules of engagement. Testimonies reveal a landscape littered with civilian corpses left to decay, homes deliberately set on fire, and a callous indifference
An Iranian Navy frigate, IRIS Sahand, has mysteriously capsized and sunk in its home port of Bandar Abbas. This modern warship, just 12 years old, was one of Iran’s most advanced surface combatants. Initial reports suggest the sinking may have been due to a technical failure during repairs, but speculation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Russia aiming to finalize a crucial uranium supply agreement for a nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu. This visit marks a significant step to strengthen ties between the two countries after five years. Alongside the uranium deal, India and Russia are expected to sign
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to raise an unusual topic at the NATO summit in Washington D.C.: the threat North Korea poses to Europe. Despite South Korea not being a NATO member, Yoon intends to highlight the risk posed by North Korea’s military cooperation with Russia, particularly in
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded to Hamas dropping its demand for Israel to commit to not resuming war before signing a U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal. Instead of seizing the opportunity for negotiations, Netanyahu issued four strict demands, including the right to resume fighting until Israel’s goals are met and
In a gripping letter published by the British medical journal Lancet (view below) on July 5, three public health experts reveal that the civilian death toll from Israel’s war in Gaza could be up to 15 times higher than the official count. They highlight the devastating impact of destroyed infrastructure,
The article reveals how the U.S. distributes billions of dollars in foreign aid to different countries. In fiscal year 2022, Ukraine received the largest amount, $11.2 billion, primarily due to the Russian invasion. Israel followed with $3.3 billion, consistent over several years and mostly allocated to security-related purposes. The data,