Ukraine struck a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker, the Dashan, in the Black Sea using Sea Baby maritime drones in a joint operation by the SBU and navy. The attack caused critical damage to the vessel, which was traveling with its transponder off toward Russia’s Novorossiysk port, a key oil hub. This marks the third strike on Russian tankers in two weeks, targeting ships used … Continue reading Ukraine says it struck Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in Black Sea

Renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has entered its fourth day, with both sides accusing each other of violating international law and causing civilian casualties. Cambodia reported attacks on villages, schools, and cultural sites, including temples, resulting in 10 civilian deaths and 60 injuries, while Thailand claimed it was retaliating against Cambodian forces using historical sites for military operations. The clashes have spread across five … Continue reading Cross-border fighting between Thailand, Cambodia enters fourth day

Denmark’s Defense Intelligence Service has, for the first time, labeled the United States a potential security risk, citing Washington’s increasing use of economic and technological power even against allies. The agency says U.S. behavior is shifting amid heightened interest in Greenland, where great-power rivalry in the Arctic is intensifying. Tensions grew after Donald Trump repeatedly suggested acquiring Greenland and did not rule out using military … Continue reading Danish Spy Agency Now Views US as a Possible Security Concern

A top-secret U.S. government assessment reportedly concludes that China would defeat the United States in a war over Taiwan due to Beijing’s ability to mass-produce cheaper weapons in overwhelming quantities. The “Overmatch Brief” warns that U.S. reliance on costly, highly sophisticated systems leaves it vulnerable, a realization that reportedly alarmed national security officials. In simulated wargames, major U.S. assets such as the USS Gerald R. … Continue reading China would destroy US military in fight over Taiwan, top secret document warns

U.S. forces seized a Guyana-flagged oil tanker, the Skipper, off the coast of Venezuela, an action President Trump called justified but did not fully explain. The vessel had covertly loaded 1.1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil and was suspected of heading to Cuba. U.S. authorities say the tanker has long been sanctioned for participating in an illicit oil-shipping network tied to foreign terrorist organizations. The … Continue reading Trump says U.S. seized oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

Lithuania has declared an “emergency situation” in response to an influx of meteorological balloons launched from Belarus, which are suspected to be used by Belarusian security services and previously smuggled cigarettes. The measure allows the military to assist police and border guards, while prosecutors and secret services investigate the Belarusian state’s involvement. The balloons have forced repeated airport closures, affecting over 350 flights and 51,000 … Continue reading Lithuania declares state of emergency over smuggler balloons from Belarus

Japan issued a megaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northern Honshu, causing 34 mostly minor injuries and some structural damage. Officials warned that a subsequent magnitude 8 or larger quake could occur within a week, potentially triggering a tsunami up to 98 feet and killing nearly 200,000 people. The advisory aims to prompt residents, especially along the coast, to prepare emergency supplies and … Continue reading Japan warns of possible megaquake after powerful earthquake

Rights groups including the ACLU, NYCLU, and Center for Constitutional Rights have filed a lawsuit seeking the release of an internal Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) opinion that allegedly justifies the Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels off Latin America. The lawsuit argues that the public deserves to understand the legal rationale behind military actions that have killed at least 86 people since … Continue reading ACLU files lawsuit seeking legal basis for Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes