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Kushner, Witkoff Head to Pakistan for Iran Peace Talks
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Pakistan on Saturday for Iran peace talks, but Iran's foreign ministry publicly said no direct meeting is planned and any positions will be r
NATO Says No Mechanism to Suspend Spain After US Threat
NATO rebuffed a rumor that the United States plans to suspend Spain over its refusal to back a war on Iran, confirming the alliance’s charter has no exit clause. The claim emerged from a Pentagon emai
Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after U.S. invitation: Kremlin
The Kremlin confirmed that President Vladimir Putin may travel to the December 2026 G20 summit in Miami after the United States formally invited Russia, a move echoed by President Donald Trump who cal
Netanyahu Discloses Early‑Stage Prostate Cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disclosed on X that he is undergoing treatment for early‑stage prostate cancer, revealing the diagnosis after a period of intense U.S.–Israeli military activi
China Bars Dual‑Use Exports to 7 EU Firms Over Taiwan
China's Commerce Ministry placed seven European firms on its export control list, banning the export of dual‑use goods after the companies were linked to arms sales to Taiwan, marking a rare Europe‑ta
Hegseth, Caine Brief on Iran War, Hormuz Tensions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine briefed reporters Friday morning on the ongoing Iran conflict and escalating tensions around the strategically vital Strai
Tokyo Lets Civil Servants Wear Shorts Amid Energy Crunch
The Tokyo metropolitan government is letting public servants wear shorts to work this summer as both an energy-saving response to Middle East-driven oil supply concerns and an adaptation to record-bre
Russian troops, warships in India soon? Why their new military pact matters
Russia and India have activated the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) pact, permitting each to station up to 3,000 troops, five warships and ten aircraft on the other's soil for five ye
China runs drills Luzon as US‑Philippines war games
China’s live‑fire drills off Luzon on April 24 coincide with the US‑Philippines Balikatan war games, which for the first time include maritime strike drills near Taiwan’s northernmost island. While th
US sanctions Kok An, 28 others for crypto fraud
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Cambodian senator Kok An and 28 associates for operating crypto‑romance fraud networks that siphoned millions from Americans, marking a high‑profile crackdown on transnati
US and Iran Clash at Sea as Trump Orders 'Shoot to Kill'
The U.S. and Iran traded tanker seizures and naval strikes in the Strait of Hormuz this week, prompting President Trump to order the Navy to "shoot and kill" any Iranian ships laying mines in the wate
Ukraine Defies Trump, Deepening War Strategy Rift
Ukraine is leaning on Europe as Trump's political clout fades, while Germany’s ambitious defense push is hamstrung by weak growth and fiscal strain, and China protests Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine ceremoni
Airwaves of Power: Why the Pentagon Should Shift to a Commercial-First Spectrum Model
The Pentagon still dominates 93% of U.S. mid‑band spectrum, but a new commercial‑first push—driven by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and an upcoming FCC auction—aims to free up 100 MHz for private use
China Rejects ‘Gift from China’ Claim on Iranian Ship
President Trump accused the seized Iranian cargo ship of being a “gift from China,” prompting a swift denial from Beijing that such claims lack factual basis. The dispute adds diplomatic tension to th
Philippines as ASEAN Chair Urges Release of Suu Kyi
The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, pressed Myanmar’s junta to free more political detainees, lauding a recent amnesty that trimmed Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence by one‑sixth and freed thousands, including
NATO Scrambles Rafales to Intercept Russian Plane
As NATO fighters from France and Romania scramble to intercept Russian reconnaissance and bomber aircraft over the Baltic Sea, the encounter underscores the alliance’s vigilant air policing amid Russi
Trump faces May 1 War Powers deadline on Iran conflict
Trump has prolonged the Iran standoff, keeping a naval blockade in place while refusing to set a timeline for renewed talks. The 1973 War Powers Act now forces him to secure congressional approval by
Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria Wins Majority on April 19
Bulgaria’s April 19 parliamentary election gave Rumen Radev’s hastily assembled Progressive Bulgaria a surprise majority, signaling voter backlash against the entrenched GERB‑DPS establishment, rising
US Backs Haftar in Libya Military Drills
The U.S. is conducting military exercises in Libya with forces from both rival governments, signaling support for Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar’s influence and his family’s political ascent despite his
EU Threatens €2m Grant; Biennale Bars Russian, Israel
The Venice Biennale jury announced it will exclude artists from countries whose leaders face International Criminal Court charges, prompting the EU to threaten a €2 million grant suspension as the jur
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