China Opinion: Xi Jinping's purge is making China's military weaker—and more dangerous The collapse of the PLA's command structure creates a paradox: a hollowed-out military led by sycophants is more likely to miscalculate catastrophically By Chen Wei-Lin / 29 Jan 2026
Iran Trump weighs targeted strikes on Iran as pressure campaign intensifies Administration debates military options to inspire protesters while regional officials warn of limits to coercion By Layla Hassan / 29 Jan 2026
Europe EU set to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organisation Diplomatic barriers collapse By Elena Kowalski / 29 Jan 2026
United States Trump threatens Iran with 'far worse' attack unless nuclear deal emerges Tehran vows unprecedented retaliation as Washington deploys carrier strike group and issues ultimatum By Viktor Petersen / 28 Jan 2026
Venezuela U.S. intelligence doubts Venezuela's interim leader will cut ties with adversaries as Rubio threatens force Secretary of State warns military action possible if Delcy Rodríguez refuses compliance on Iran, China, and Russia relationships By Diego Martinez / 28 Jan 2026
Cuba Trump administration weighs naval blockade as Cuba teeters on economic collapse Mexico cancels oil shipments under US pressure, leaving Havana without viable energy supply as Washington considers direct maritime intervention By Diego Martinez / 27 Jan 2026
United States Washington links security guarantees to Ukrainian territorial concessions Realpolitik emerges as Trump administration makes explicit quid pro quo between peace deal and American protection By Viktor Petersen / 27 Jan 2026
Iran Iran's death toll dispute frames U.S. carrier deployment as strategic pressure Activists report over 6,000 dead as Washington positions military force amid information blackout By Viktor Petersen / 27 Jan 2026
Philippines Philippines conducts joint South China Sea patrol with US amid escalating tensions Manila deploys warships alongside American destroyer at Scarborough Shoal while diplomatic channels strain under weight of territorial dispute By Chen Wei-Lin / 27 Jan 2026
Russia Bangladeshi workers forced into Russian military service after civilian job deception Trafficked under false pretenses, hundreds thrust into Ukraine combat zones as economic desperation fuels coercion pipeline By Zara Odhiambo / 27 Jan 2026
Israel Israel recovers last hostage remains, triggering Rafah crossing reopening Recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili fulfills final precondition for critical Gaza-Egypt border passage under fragile ceasefire By Layla Hassan / 26 Jan 2026
Venezuela / Members-only Venezuela's acting leader defies Washington to secure domestic power base Delcy Rodríguez's calculated rebuke reveals the structural contradictions facing U.S.-backed transition governments By Diego Martinez / 26 Jan 2026
