US Begins Direct Talks With Myanmar’s Military Government After Years of Isolation

Image showing Michael Vance, US Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research, speaking at a Senate hearing as the US counters Beijing through renewed engagement with Myanmar.

US Begins Direct Talks With Myanmar’s Military Government After Years of Isolation The Trump administration has begun direct talks with Myanmar’s military government, marking a major shift after years of U.S. efforts to isolate the generals following the 2021 coup. Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research Michael Vance led the outreach and met … Read more

North Korea Condemns US Support for Taiwan, Reaffirms Support for Russia

Image showing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks at a podium as he warns the US over support for Taiwan.

North Korea Condemns US Support for Taiwan, Reaffirms Support for Russia North Korea has criticized U.S. military support for Taiwan, accusing Washington of adding to tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The comments came after Taiwan received the first two of 66 U.S.-made F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019. The roughly $8 billion deal … Read more

Trump Blames France Student Protests on ‘Out of Control Mass Migration’ and Islam

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Trump Blames France Student Protests on ‘Out of Control Mass Migration’ and Islam President Donald Trump blamed the student protests in France on Islam and migration on Tuesday. He wrote on Truth Social that the unrest reflects “out of control mass migration.” He also said the protests are not about schools. In his post Trump … Read more

Germany Faces Rising Risk of Violent Conflict With Russia, Intelligence Chief Warns

Image showing Martin Jäger, BND chief, speaks at a podium as Germany faces rising conflict risks with Russia.

Germany Faces Rising Risk of Violent Conflict With Russia, Intelligence Chief Warns Germany faces a rising risk of violent conflict with Russia, its foreign intelligence chief has warned. Martin Jäger, head of the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), said the confrontation with Moscow had entered a more dangerous phase. He told German lawmakers that Russia was waging an … Read more

UK Warns Israel of Diplomatic Expulsions Over East Jerusalem Consulate Closure

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UK Warns Israel of Diplomatic Expulsions Over East Jerusalem Consulate Closure Britain has reportedly warned Israel that it could expel 27 Israeli diplomats if Israel closes the British consulate in East Jerusalem. According to the report, Britain could remove one Israeli diplomat for each British diplomat affected by the closure. Israel has ordered the consulate … Read more

Russia Shared Jet-Drone Technology With North Korea, Zelenskiy Says

Image showing Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin shake hands as North Korea and Russia discuss new technology transfer cooperation.

Russia Shared Jet-Drone Technology With North Korea, Zelenskiy Says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia may have shared jet-powered drone technology with North Korea, adding to concerns over the expanding military relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang. He made the claim on Sunday as Russia has sharply increased its use of jet-powered drones against Ukraine. Ukraine … Read more

US Arrests California Woman Accused of Spying for China on Taiwan President’s Son

Image showing FBI agents escort Wanying Zhang after her arrest in an alleged China spying case at a U.S. airport.

US Arrests California Woman Accused of Spying for China on Taiwan President’s Son U.S. authorities have arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, on suspicion of spying for China and surveilling the son of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. Zhang faces a charge of acting as an unregistered foreign agent. According to U.S. authorities, she travelled … Read more

Taiwan Receives First New F-16V Fighter Jets as China Threat Grows

Image showing Taiwan’s F-16V fighter jet takes off as tensions rise over US arms support for Taiwan, with Beijing warning Washington.

Taiwan Receives First New F-16V Fighter Jets as China Threat Grows Taiwan received its first two new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets on October 2, beginning deliveries from a 66-aircraft order placed with the United States in 2019. The two jets flew through Hawaii and Guam before arriving at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung, eastern … Read more

British-Iranian Man Arrested as RAF Fairford Investigation Expands

Image showing Armed British police officers guard a secured airbase near RAF Fairford as a military aircraft and police vehicle stand behind them during a terror investigation.

British-Iranian Man Arrested as RAF Fairford Investigation Expands British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 25-year-old British-Iranian man in London, expanding the probe into events near RAF Fairford in western England. Officers suspect him of preparing terrorist acts linked to the case. The arrest follows the detention of five British men near RAF Fairford early on … Read more

Israel-Bound Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Pilots Fight

Flydubai aircraft after an Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia amid hijack fears following a pilot altercation

Israel-Bound Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Pilots Fight A Flydubai flight bound for Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after an incident during the journey. An Israeli official said the pilots had a physical altercation while the aircraft was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The Boeing 737 later diverted from its … Read more