Taiwan is grappling with increased military pressure from China, including live-fire exercises and record numbers of Chinese aircraft detected near the island. The Taiwanese government denounces these actions as provocations. Read more...

Europe faces rising defense costs without US support and continues to pledge solidarity with Ukraine. Zelensky expresses gratitude for European assistance amid ongoing challenges. Read more...

The Czech Republic faces challenges in meeting waste sorting targets and modernizing its military, while Prime Minister Fiala champions increased support for Ukraine. Read more...

Recent political events, including Trump's comments and the UK's defense concerns, suggest a shifting geopolitical landscape with potential global implications. Read more...

A roundup of recent news from Thailand, including multinational military exercises, border security concerns, a gold store robbery, and controversial refugee deportations. Read more...

South Korea is grappling with a political crisis that threatens to reshape its foreign policy and a military accident involving a fighter jet dropping bombs on a village. Read more...

A Trump confidant meets with Hamas over hostages, a policy shift for the US. Meanwhile, Thailand hosts a major military exercise with US and Asian forces. Read more...

Recent events highlight rising global tensions, including North Korean missile tests, a deadly ambush in Syria, and an accidental bombing in South Korea. A heatwave in Brazil also prompts school closures. Read more...

Pope Francis's health stabilizes after recent respiratory issues. Meanwhile, France prepares a new military strategy amidst rising defense budgets. Read more...

Pope Francis expresses gratitude from the hospital, Trump accuses Trudeau of political maneuvering, and a South Korean fighter jet makes a grave error during a US drill. Read more...

A roundup of international political news including a French ex-surgeon's trial, Algerian concerns over military exercises, Trump's NATO doubts, Hong Kong child abuse cases, and Putin's critique of Macron. Read more...

NATO allies are increasing defense spending and conducting joint exercises as Trump questions the US commitment to defending nations that don't adequately invest in their own security. Read more...

Algeria faces diplomatic challenges as relations with France sour over Western Sahara, while strengthening ties with Uganda and drawing criticism for its internal politics. Read more...

North Korea conducts missile tests while China calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and investigates alleged sharing of U.S. defense secrets with China. Read more...

Azerbaijan reaffirms its commitment to combating climate change and highlights its strong partnership with Türkiye as a model for international cooperation. Plus, a look at recent events. Read more...

The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a key defense pact to boost military ties amid rising tensions with China. The agreement aims to enhance combat readiness and security cooperation. Read more...

Recent news from Poland includes a potential break in a cold case murder investigation and NATO warplanes on alert due to Russian drone attacks in Ukraine. Also, a Holocaust survivor passes away. Read more...

North Korea reportedly purged 20 elite soldiers for endangering Kim Jong-un. Separately, a South Korean bombing mishap threatens US-South Korean military exercises. Read more...

South Korea faces potential setbacks in military drills with the US after an accidental bombing. Meanwhile, an ousted president's arrest warrant is cancelled, and Estonian diplomats visit. Read more...

A Russian Su-57 landed in Iran amid rising tensions, while China conducts live-fire drills near Taiwan, prompting Taipei to deploy forces. Read more...