EU moves toward terror designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

The European Union is preparing to add Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to its list of terrorist organizations, following a shift in position by France that clears the way for a political agreement among member states. EU foreign ministers are expected to discuss the move during......

Turkish and Saudi foreign ministers discuss Syria and Gaza developments

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, focusing on recent political and security developments in Syria as well as ongoing efforts related to the Gaza peace process, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. During......

Trump says Iran wants talks as U.S. naval force arrives in the Gulf

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran is seeking negotiations, even as Washington increases military pressure with the deployment of a major naval force to the Persian Gulf. Speaking to U.S. media, Trump claimed that Iranian officials had made repeated attempts to open dialogue, while......

After Trump tensions over Greenland, Europe regains momentum in India

The European Union has scored a significant diplomatic success in India, marking a contrast with recent tensions in its transatlantic relationship. During a high-level visit to New Delhi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa sealed a major trade......

Rubio warns U.S. may use force if Venezuela fails to cooperate

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that the United States could consider using military force against Venezuela again if the country’s interim government does not meet Washington’s expectations, officials said Wednesday. The warning comes amid heightened tensions following......

Russian strikes hit passenger train and energy sites in Ukraine, at least 12 killed

A new wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine has left at least 12 people dead, Ukrainian authorities said, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict continue. In the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine, a drone strike hit a passenger train carrying nearly 200 people, killing at least five civilians.......

Election campaigning begins in Japan ahead of Feb. 8 vote

Election campaigning officially got underway in Japan on Tuesday ahead of the snap general election scheduled for February 8, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks a renewed mandate after dissolving parliament. The vote will determine the composition of the 465-seat lower house and marks the first......

Russian chief of staff visits troops in eastern Ukraine

Russia’s chief of the general staff, Valery Gerasimov, has visited Russian troops deployed in eastern Ukraine, according to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense. The visit comes at a sensitive moment, as new diplomatic talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are expected......

Severe winter storm claims 23 lives across the United States

At least 23 people have died across the United States as a powerful winter storm continues to grip large parts of the country with extreme cold, heavy snowfall, and widespread power outages. Millions of Americans are facing freezing conditions as an arctic air mass pushes temperatures to dangerous lows,......

Top Chinese general probed for alleged nuclear leak to US

China's highest-ranking general faces accusations of leaking sensitive nuclear arsenal information to the United States, according to the Wall Street Journal, in what analysts call the most sweeping military purge in modern Chinese history. General Zhang Youxia, 75, first vice chairman of the Central......

2026 ranking of Africa’s military powers according to Global Fire Power

Africa’s military balance remains largely stable in 2026, according to the latest Global Fire Power (GFP) ranking, despite several shifts within the continent’s top ten. The annual index evaluates the military strength of 145 countries worldwide using more than 60 indicators related to manpower,......

Major winter storm kills at least 10 people across the United States

A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States has left at least ten people dead, knocked out electricity for more than one million households, and severely disrupted air travel, according to authorities and weather officials. The storm, described by meteorologists as one of the most severe......

US and South Korea discuss cooperation on nuclear-powered submarines

The United States and South Korea have held discussions on potential cooperation in the development of nuclear-powered submarines, highlighting a growing focus on strengthening their military alliance and regional deterrence. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun stated that acquiring nuclear-powered......

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