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Trump pulls 5,000 troops from Germany
President Trump withdrew 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, a shift that reshaped NATO's forward posture, emboldened Russia, and forced Europe to confront a widening security gap.
Rubio Calls Vatican Meeting ‘Very Cordial’ Amid Iran Tensions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called his meeting with Pope Leo “very cordial,” even as diplomatic friction over the Iran war strains relations between the White House and the Vatican.
ASEAN Leaders Discuss Early‑Stage Regional Fuel
At the 48th ASEAN Summit, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr both floated the idea of a regional fuel stockpile, echoing the existing rice reserve mo
Trump threatens nuclear strike as Iran ceasefire
President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran by threatening a nuclear strike, saying a “big glow” would follow if the ceasefire collapses. The United States responded with self‑defense attacks
Brovdi's Drones Force Putin to Strip Red Square Parade
Profile of Robert 'Madyar' Brovdi, Ukraine's drone forces chief, whose long-range strikes on Russian oil and military targets have forced the Kremlin to strip military hardware from Saturday's Victory
Rubio charms in Rome, but he says Trump’s verbal attacks may continue - The Washington Post
Senator Marco Rubio’s Rome stop served as a diplomatic showcase: he reaffirmed U.S. commitment to NATO, met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as U.S.-Italy ties remain tense, and warned that Donal
Kim Jong Un Prioritizes Russia Tie on Victory Day
On May 9, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a Victory Day congratulation to Vladimir Putin, reiterating that the Russia‑North Korea defence pact is a top priority. The gesture comes as Russia stage
Kim Jong Un Prioritizes Russia Alliance on Victory Day
On Victory Day, Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Vladimir Putin, reiterating that the North Korea‑Russia partnership is a top priority and that Pyongyang will honor its mutual‑defence trea
US Treasury sanctions 10 firms aiding Iran drones
The U.S. Treasury just blacklisted ten individuals and firms—many linked to China and Hong Kong—for supplying Iran’s military with weapons and raw material for its Shahed drones. The move deepens pres
Vance Meets Qatari PM as U.S. Awaits Iran Response
Vice President Vance met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani in Washington on Friday as the White House awaited Iran's response to a one-page draft memorandum of understand
US Removes Chapter VII from Iran UN Draft, Veto Likely
The United States has softened a UN Security Council resolution on Iran’s Strait of Hormuz attacks by dropping Chapter VII language, but China and Russia remain poised to veto it.
China's Taiwan Move Threatens Trade, US Navy Stretched
With U.S. naval assets stretched thin by the Iran war, China sees a window to press its long‑standing goal of seizing Taiwan, yet its own power‑projection limits risk a global trade fallout. The analy
Putin Addresses Grievances After Drone Strikes
Amid mounting casualties—84 Ukrainian civilians killed and Ukrainian drone strikes hitting deep into Russian territory—Russia’s war is sparking unprecedented public outcry. Military analysts and an ex
Trump Announces 3‑Day Ceasefire, 1,000 POW Swap
President Donald Trump used his Truth Social account to unveil a three‑day ceasefire (May 9‑11) in the Russia‑Ukraine war, pairing it with a reciprocal exchange of 1,000 prisoners. Ukrainian President
Rubio Downplays Germany Troop Pullout as 'Pre-Programmed'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to distance a planned withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany from Trump's attacks on NATO, calling the pullout 'pre-programmed' and 'already ongoing' while le
Rubio Defends NATO, Flags US Base Access Issue
In Rome, Senator Marco Rubio defended NATO and warned that Trump’s continued verbal attacks could strain diplomatic ties. He also highlighted Italy’s wavering stance on Iran and condemned NATO’s refus
North Korea Deploys 60‑km Artillery, Preps Destroyer
North Korea announced the deployment of new long‑range artillery capable of striking Seoul, alongside additional missile and rocket systems, and scheduled the commissioning of its first destroyer, the
Trump admin eyes FDA‑style AI approval before China
The Trump administration is poised to issue executive actions on AI safety and cybersecurity ahead of President Trump's upcoming China trip, signaling a shift toward tighter oversight of advanced AI m
Bulgaria’s Parliament Appoints Pro‑Russia Radev as PM
Bulgaria’s parliament has installed Rumen Radev, a pro‑Russia figure and vocal EU critic, as the country’s new prime minister. Both Politico and Euronews stress his alignment with Moscow and his upcom
UAE Reports Missile Barrage, US Awaits Iran Response
The United Arab Emirates confirmed a fresh missile and drone barrage, prompting its air defenses to engage the attacks. Washington said it had traded fire with Iran earlier and is now waiting for Tehr
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