Xi’s Military Crackdown May Disrupt China's War Readiness
5 days 22 hours ago
China’s removal of senior military leaders has reinforced Xi Jinping’s authority over the PLA while leaving command vacancies and raising questions about its ability to manage complex wartime operations.
German lawmaker lauds "super" Israel amid Gaza holocaust
5 days 23 hours ago
Christian Ehler met weapons makers in Tel Aviv.
David Cronin
Zelensky Presses Trump for Patriots Ahead of Winter
6 days ago
Zelensky said he asked Trump for a new winter military package including Patriot systems, while expecting Washington to pursue a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure.
Imagining a post-Zionism future
6 days 11 hours ago
Israel’s state ideology is inherently colonial, racist and genocidal, authors show in new book.
Rod Such
Gaza genocide complaint follows Israeli soldier to Italy
6 days 15 hours ago
Allegations against Yonatan Chalich include the assault on al-Shifa Hospital, burning a mosque and destruction of homes and a school for deaf children.
Ali Abunimah
Israel Walks Out As Erdogan Condemns Occupation of Gaza
6 days 17 hours ago
Israel’s delegation left the UN General Assembly during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s address as the Turkish leader accused Israel of genocidal conduct in Gaza and urged governments to increase pressure over the Palestinian issue.
Trump Rebrands AI as ‘Super Intelligence’
6 days 17 hours ago
Trump said U.S. documents would replace “artificial intelligence” with “super intelligence,” arguing the technology could be as transformative as the Industrial Revolution while pledging not to restrain its development.
Trump Says He 'Has a Big Decision to Make' on Iran
6 days 18 hours ago
Donald Trump used his UN General Assembly address to frame Iran as one of his administration’s defining decisions, combining an offer of economic cooperation with explicit threats of overwhelming military action.
US Seeks to Rebuild Gulf Energy With $5B Fund
6 days 20 hours ago
Washington is proposing a $5 billion reconstruction fund with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and six other Middle Eastern partners, seeking matched contributions to rebuild war-damaged energy assets and develop routes that reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq to Disarm Iran-Backed Militias by June 2027
6 days 20 hours ago
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi says Iraq will begin a phased process to disarm powerful Iran-backed factions after an initial 90-day ceasefire period, with independent militia structures due to disappear by June 30, 2027.
Australia Says F-35 Parts Mistakenly Diverted to Hong Kong
6 days 21 hours ago
Australia said F-35 components being sent to the U.S. for repairs were mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong, prompting a joint investigation involving U.S. authorities, Lockheed Martin and Australian officials.
Saudi Arabia Restarts Key East-West Oil Pipeline
6 days 22 hours ago
Saudi Arabia has restarted its strategic East-West Pipeline at a low rate, with crude exports from the Red Sea port of Yanbu potentially resuming later Tuesday after drone attacks disrupted the route.
Lithuania to Drone-Proof Power Hub Near Russia
6 days 22 hours ago
Lithuania is designing a critical Harmony Link substation near Kaliningrad to withstand drone attacks, sabotage, and other threats, as regional officials warn of rising security threats to Baltic energy infrastructure.
Xi to Push Trump to Halt Taiwan Arms Sales During Visit
6 days 23 hours ago
Xi Jinping is expected to invoke a 1982 U.S.-China communique as Beijing seeks an end to Taiwan arms sales and deliveries, putting the issue at the center of his Washington talks with Donald Trump.
Houthis Push to Seize Strategic Yemen Highlands
1 week ago
Houthi forces are pressing into strategic highlands separating Yemen’s Red Sea coast from government-held southern areas, seeking to consolidate recent gains despite intensive Saudi airstrikes.
Trump Approval Falls to Record-Low Even Among Republicans
1 week ago
A Reuters/Ipsos poll puts Donald Trump’s approval at a career-low 32%, with Republican dissatisfaction rising sharply over living costs as the Iran war pushes fuel prices higher.
US to Establish Two New Military Bases in Greenland
1 week ago
Washington plans to establish military sites at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig under an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, expanding the U.S. presence beyond Pituffik Space Base.
Russia Plans Major Expansion of Kamikaze Drone Production
1 week ago
Internal Rosatom plans point to a major expansion of military-grade carbon fiber production in Tatarstan, potentially giving Russia enough additional capacity to manufacture airframes for 28,000 attack drones each year.
Trump Escalates Campaign Against ICC With New Sanctions
1 week ago
Washington is preparing sanctions covering a broad range of transactions with the ICC, potentially restricting its access to U.S. dollars and intensifying a campaign that has already targeted senior court officials.
Trump Readies, Then Cancels Houthi Strikes
1 week ago
Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare attacks on Houthi targets after a direct appeal from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but reversed course as U.S. forces were nearing the start of the operation.