A fragile ceasefire in West Asia came under renewed strain today as the United Arab Emirates reported fresh missile and drone attacks launched from Iran, even as U.S. naval forces pushed ahead with operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Emirati authorities confirmed that air defence systems were actively engaged...
The United States and its Gulf allies have proposed a new United Nations resolution aimed at pressuring Iran to stop disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The draft resolution warns that Iran could face sanctions or other actions if it continues attacking ships, placing sea mines, or charging illegal...
Australia announced a 7.2 billion US Dollar fuel Security and Resilience package to boost its national fuel stockpiles and establish a permanent government-owned fuel reserve in its upcoming budget proposal.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the plan includes creating a government-owned fuel reserve of around 1 billion liters, enough...
Israel is set to receive the first batch of its new Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft within weeks, marking a significant step in expanding its long-range strike capabilities.
According to Israel’s Defence Ministry, the aircraft has already completed its maiden test flight in the United States and is expected to...
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday it was a basic right for countries to hold state visits, as he returned from his three-day trip to the African kingdom of Eswatini, which his government says China tried to block.
Lai was supposed to travel to the country, one of Taiwan’s...
Two US Navy guided-missile destroyers have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Arabian Gulf, after navigating sustained and coordinated Iranian barrage, marking the opening phase of Washington’s “Project Freedom” operation. The USS Truxtun and USS Mason, supported by Apache helicopters and other aircraft, yesterday came under...
The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh attacks in the Gulf, escalating tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz and undermining an already fragile ceasefire. Missiles and drones were launched after US President Donald Trump announced a new initiative, “Project Freedom,” aimed at helping stranded tankers and...
Outlining their plans to further tighten their control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian lawmakers have said that Israeli vessels would be permanently barred from traversing the critical water corridor, while US ships can use the Strait only after they have paid all the war damages.
Ali Nikzad, first deputy...
In the Philippines, thousands of people evacuated the area south of Manila after Mayon Volcano erupted and authorities advised the public to stay out of the six-kilometre radius danger zone. The volcanology institute issued Alert Level 3 on its five-step scale, reporting strombolian activity and short-lived lava fountaining from one of...
President Donald Trump has said that the US will significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back America’s commitment to European security. The Pentagon on Friday had initially announced it would pull some 5,000 troops out...
