Ukrainian Drone Lessons Could Shape Taiwan’s Defense Against China, Reuters Reports
TAIPEI/KYIV — The battlefield innovations that have helped Ukraine withstand more than four years of Russian attacks may soon play a role in strengthening Taiwan’s defenses against a potential Chinese…
Ukrainian Drone Strike Forces Shutdown of Moscow Region’s Largest Fuel Refinery
MOSCOW, June 16, 2026 — A Ukrainian drone attack has sparked a major fire at the largest fuel refinery supplying the Moscow region, forcing the facility to halt operations in…
A senior Russian military officer has been killed in a car explosion near Moscow
The blast occurred early Tuesday morning in the city of Balashikha, east of the Russian capital. Authorities confirmed that a vehicle exploded while traveling through a residential neighborhood known for…
Donald Trump says the U.S. is “in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal” with Iran.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States and Iran are nearing the completion of a major agreement that could lead to the reopening of the…
UAE Fast-Tracks Oil Pipeline Expansion to Bypass Strait of Hormuz by 2027
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates is accelerating construction of a major oil pipeline expansion designed to bypass the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with officials targeting…
LIMA, Peru — Peru’s presidential election is headed for a lengthy vote-counting process after early returns showed an extremely tight contest between conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist rival Roberto Sánchez
Preliminary results and independent quick counts indicated a statistical tie, underscoring the deep political divisions that continue to shape the South American nation. An Ipsos quick count gave Sánchez a…
Peru Election: First-Time Voters Emerge as Key Force in Tight Presidential Runoff
Peru goes to the polls this Sunday in a closely contested presidential runoff that is expected to be heavily influenced by approximately two million first-time voters. Analysts say this new…
Israeli forces capture historic Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon amid renewed fighting
ERUSALEM, May 31, 2026 — Israeli troops have seized the historic Beaufort Castle and its surrounding strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, marking one of the most significant advances against the…
Ghanaians leave South Africa for fears of possible attacks
JOHANNESBURG — Around 300 Ghanaian nationals boarded repatriation flights from Johannesburg on Wednesday after growing anti-immigrant protests and violence in South Africa raised fears over their safety. The voluntary evacuation…
Opinion: Sustained Pressure on Russia’s Crimean Supply Lines Could Accelerate the Endgame in Ukraine
Ukraine’s expanding drone campaign against Russian logistics routes feeding occupied Crimea signals a shift in the character of the war—from attritional front-line clashes toward sustained strategic disruption of the enemy’s…