Politics

Iran Guards Threaten to Trap Enemies in ‘Deadly Vortex’ in Hormuz

Iran said on Sunday that security forces had the Strait of Hormuz shipping bottleneck under full control, warning that enemies would be trapped in a "deadly vortex" in the case of any miscalculation.

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Ankara Says Israel Seeks to Declare Turkey ‘New Enemy’

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan said on Monday that Israel "cannot live without an enemy" and its government was now trying to portray Turkey as one.

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Philippines Accuses China of Poisoning Disputed Waters

The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen on Monday of pouring cyanide in the Spratly Islands, a flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea.

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Inside the European Sky Shield Initiative: Europe’s New Air Defense Architecture

Read our in-depth guide to the European Sky Shield Initiative, breaking down its layered missile defense architecture and strategic objectives.

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US and Iran Envoys Meet Pakistani PM as Negotiations Get Under Way

Senior Iranian and US delegations met Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif in Islamabad to begin negotiations to end the Middle East war.

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Trump Says ‘Cuba is Next’, Denies Losing MAGA Support

Trump said "Cuba is next" in his latest threat against the Caribbean island, as he dismissed concerns that recent American military actions would cost him political support.

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Zelensky to Ink Air Security Deal With Saudi Arabia on Surprise Visit: Source to AFP

Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia for an unannounced visit, as the war in Iran spurs interest among Gulf countries in Ukrainian technology.

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Philippines, France Pact Deepens Military Cooperation

The Philippines and France have signed an agreement opening the door for their soldiers to participate in joint exercises on each other's soil, Manila said Friday, its first such pact with a European country.

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Kuwait Says Arrested Six People Planning ‘Assassinations’ Linked to Hezbollah

Kuwait arrested six people linked to Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group who were planning "assassinations" in the Gulf state, the interior ministry said on Wednesday.

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Pentagon Orders More Missiles for Mideast War

Pentagon announced agreements with defense contractors to put missile production "on a wartime footing" as the Mideast war leads to rapid use of munition stocks.

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