Ramp up military spending, Hegseth urges Asian allies
(UPDATE) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its domina...
US, PH Coast Guard boats near Scarborough Shoal
THE United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) were reported to have carried out what appears to be the first publicly tracked joint mari...
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World Bank official: Development is stalling where the world's poorest need it most
As international cooperation faces growing strain, the World Bank's Vice President for Development Finance, Aki Nishio, warns that development ...
Vietnam intellectual property practices face US investigation
THE Trump administration on Friday opened an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property protection policies and enforcement tha...
DOTr tointensify enforcement of road safety laws amid rising pedestrian fatalities
THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it would intensify enforcement of road safety laws nationwide amid a growing number of road crash fatalities involv...
NATO hunts submarines in the Norwegian Sea
NATO has wrapped up its premier anti-submarine warfare exercise, Dynamic Mongoose 2026, after two weeks of training that pitted Allied and partner forces agains...
Americans reportedly injured in Iranian missile strike in Kuwait — as Trump weighs peace proposal
An Iranian missile strike on an air base in Kuwait has reportedly injured several Americans, as President Trump weighs whether to accept Tehran’s latest peace...
Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes
Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fires at Russian oil facilities, according to Russian officials
Iran warns vessels must follow its Strait of Hormuz transit rules
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters has issued a fresh warning to commercial and military vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz, saying all ships must comp...
UNICEF says Gates Foundation backs polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan
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Germany Gave Millions to Charity Allegedly Tied to Muslim Brotherhood
Millions in taxpayer cash were directed towards an Islamic organisation with alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, reports have revealed.
Colombians, weary of violence, prepare to vote in polarizing election
A new Colombian president could be elected Sunday, but the election is likely to head to a runoff in June.
Qatar–Hamas ties in the shadow of the war with Iran
The war with Iran strained the Gulf state's relationship with Hamas, but the evidence points less to a real break than to a Qatari balancing act.
Qatar open to temporary Strait of Hormuz charges but rejects permanent fees
Qatar has voiced opposition to any permanent transit charges in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such fees would ultimately increase costs for consumers aroun...
WHO director-general arrives in DRC amid Ebola outbreak
The director-general of the World Health Organization has arrived in Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Moscow Signs Military Partnership With Taliban In Full Circle Since CIA's Operation Cyclone
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China tightens rules on electric vehicle battery recycling as first generation batteries retire
The Chinese government is preparing to significantly tighten regulations on the recycling of batteries used in electric vehicles, as the country’s first gener...
Rome metro station boasts new way to see the past
Rome's newest subway stop underneath the Colosseum offers commuters a unique way to view ancient artifacts.
Japan sends personnel to NATO Ukraine support hub
Japan has finalised a contribution of personnel to the NATO command in Germany that coordinates security assistance and training for Ukraine, a step the allianc...
Ukraine ‘deliberately’ struck Europe’s largest nuclear plant – Rosatom
It is the first time nuclear power plant key equipment has ever been purposely targeted, Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev has said The Ukrainian military attacked...
Kataeb Hezbollah vows to keep arms, as Iraq faces US pressure
The influential Iraqi armed group Kataeb Hezbollah has pledged to keep up its armed activities, as Baghdad faces mounting US pressure to disarm factions support...
Iran Poised To Finalize Hormuz Strait Management Plan, Brushing Aside Trump's Threats
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War Brings Fire and Panic to Romanian Homes
For the civilian populations residing along Romania’s northeastern frontier, the haunting, high-pitched wail of the government’s emergency RO-Alert system h...
Ghana Moves To Criminalize Identifying As LGBTQ
The BBC reports: The parliament in Ghana has approved a new bill criminalising homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities. It proposes that identifyin...
Russia targets Ukrainian airfields and infrastructure
Russia said on Saturday it had launched a large-scale retaliatory strike against Ukrainian military airfields and key infrastructure supporting Kyiv’s armed f...
Americans hurt in Kuwait as Trump sends mixed signals on war
The missile was intercepted but falling debris hurt about five people including contractors and active duty personnel.
Will Donald Trump Sign the Iran Deal or Not? Three Predictions on What Comes Next
Three predictions on whether Donald Trump will sign the Iran peace deal and what comes next.
A glimpse inside the IDF’s secret labs
Developing technologies that can make a truck vanish from radar. The race to find a solution to the new drone threat.
Tens of thousands march in support of Turkey's deposed opposition leader
Tens of thousands of supporters of Turkey’s main opposition party have marched through Ankara to rally behind their deposed leader
CCPA slaps ₹7 lakh fine on Vajiram & Ravi for ‘misleading’ UPSC success claims
The CCPA fined Vajiram & Ravi ₹7 lakh for misleading claims about UPSC success, with most cited candidates having only enrolled in a free interview guidance ...
U.S. strikes another boat in Pacific, killing 3 suspected ‘narco-terrorists’
United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced another strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three suspected narco...
WHO chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
BUNIA, DR Congo — UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus landed on Saturday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo province worst-hit by a severe E...
Will China Really Invade Taiwan In The Next Five Years?
As the years pass, China has grown more and more anxious to seize control of Taiwan. We may be at the breaking point.
U.S. says deals with Iran for safe Hormuz transit are prohibited
“Regardless of whether a payment is made, US persons are prohibited from receiving services from the Government of Iran, including services related to a guara...
Hezbollah Escalates Northern Front with Multi-Pronged Drone and Rocket Offensive; Safed Sirens Sound After 45-Day Lull
Hezbollah intensified its military operations against northern Israel on Saturday, May 30, 2026, launching a coordinated series of attack drones, rockets, and
At least 22 dead, 36 injured after truck carrying Afghan refugees from Pakistan falls into a ditch
At least 22 Afghan refugees were killed on Saturday, mostly women and children, after a truck carrying them fell into a ditch. Traffic accidents are common acro...
WHO chief arrives in Congo as officials fear Ebola outbreak spread
World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Congo as health officials continue to battle a severe Ebola outbreak and mi...
Hegseth: Trump will conclude a ‘great deal’ with Iran, or it will face the War Department
"Only one president was willing to lay it out on the line and ensure after 47 years that Iran is not capable of having a nuclear weapon," said the U.S. secretar...
Monsoon Alert: important instructions issued to relevant institutions
Commissioner Maryam Khan issued instructions to all relevant institutions to remain on high alert in view of the rains and ensure effective drainage arrangement...
Arctic Route, Far From Tensions, Could Be Alternative to Hormuz - Global Research
The far north of the globe is seeing new maritime routes open as the Arctic ice sheet melts, shortening the distance between China and Europe.
President Trump's Ultimate Intent: The Annexation of Canada, The Annexation of Greenland, the Militarization of the Arctic. Militarization of the Western Hemisphere - Global Research
First published on January 7, 2026 Author’s Introduction Update: The article below is of utmost relevance, specifically pertaining to President Donald Trump...
Is the USA Backing Away Further From the Protection of Palestinian Rights? - Global Research
The rights of Palestinians have been frequently violated in very unjust ways by Israel and Israel has managed to get support of the USA.
Tens of thousands march in support of Turkey’s deposed opposition leader
Tens of thousands of supporters of the deposed leader of Turkey's main opposition party marched through central Ankara on Saturday.
AUKUS Ministers Commit to 2027 Sub Base
AUKUS defense chiefs set a hard date on Saturday for the pact’s most tangible promise. The year is 2027, and the milestone is standing up Submarine Rotational...
5 rescued from flooded Laos cave as search continues for 2 missing villagers
Five villagers trapped for more than a week inside a flooded cave in central Laos have now been rescued, while search operations continue for two others still m...
Gaza death toll rises to 72,938 as Israeli attacks continue
The number of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has risen to 72,938, with 172,919 people wounded since 7 October 2023, according to the P...
Experts identify victims from one of history's most 'catastrophic' Arctic disasters
Researchers have identified four crew members from Sir John Franklin's doomed Northwest Passage expedition through DNA analysis, including sailors from HMS Terr...
No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
"Brief Exchange": Top U.S., Cuban Military Leaders Meet At Edge Of Guantanamo Base
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