Taiwan has launched its annual 10-day Han Kuang military exercises to prepare for a potential invasion by China. The drills include live-fire training, urban resilience exercises, and the largest-ever mobilization of reservists to strengthen the island’s defense capabilities. Military officials are also testing new U.S.-inspired communication methods and recently acquired American-made Abrams tanks. The exercises come as China continues to increase military pressure around Taiwan … Continue reading Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

A large-scale Russian missile attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and injured more than 40 others, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s limited air defenses were unable to intercept the incoming ballistic missiles due to a shortage of Patriot interceptors. He urged allies, particularly the United States, to provide more air defense ammunition or help Ukraine … Continue reading Russian barrage in Ukraine’s capital region kills 17 as air defenses fall short

The Pentagon is reportedly developing a new nuclear strategy focused on preparing for potential conflict with Russia or China, emphasizing shorter-range tactical nuclear weapons. The plan, overseen by Defense Department policy chief Elbridge Colby, would update the nuclear response options available to the U.S. president during a crisis. Officials say the strategy is intended to prevent conventional wars from escalating into nuclear conflict while deterring … Continue reading America ‘preparing for nuclear war with Russia and China’ as bombshell plans leaked

At least 16 people were killed in Russia and 11 in Ukraine as both countries continued exchanging drone and missile attacks, according to local officials. Russian authorities reported fatalities in the Moscow region, Krasnodar, Belgorod, and Russian-occupied Crimea, while Ukraine said attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions killed civilians, including children. Russia also claimed its forces captured two settlements in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region. Ukraine … Continue reading 27 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks

A serviceman in Russian-held Crimea allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers and civilians, killing four people and injuring four others in the village of Khmelnytske. According to local authorities, the gunman first shot fellow soldiers before attacking nearby civilians. The suspect was detained, and officials have launched an investigation into the motive. The incident occurred as Crimea remains a key strategic region in the ongoing … Continue reading Serviceman kills 3 civilians and 1 soldier in Russian-held Crimea, governor says

Guatemalan authorities evacuated about 250 residents from two villages after the Fuego volcano erupted, sending ash, gas, lava, and pyroclastic flows down its slopes. Officials also warned that volcanic ash could spread to nearby communities. National Route 14 was closed, and classes were suspended in surrounding towns as a precaution. Fuego is one of Guatemala’s most active volcanoes and has erupted several times in recent … Continue reading Guatemala evacuates villages after Fuego volcano erupts

Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, restoring the traditional name used in its national language. The country’s international code will change from NRU to NRO, and its citizens will now be known as dei-Naoero. President David Adeang said the change honors the nation’s heritage, language, and identity after lawmakers approved the constitutional amendment. The government decided a public referendum was … Continue reading Nauru, the world’s 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero

The US-led Board of Peace said Israeli forces will only withdraw from Gaza after Hamas completes the disarmament of its weapons and tunnel network. The announcement followed a meeting between Board director Nickolay Mladenov and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as Israeli officials voiced concerns about the agreement. Hamas said the deal will only move forward if Israel also fulfills its commitments, while mediators urged … Continue reading Board of Peace says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before Hamas disarms