Stories tagged “Global Security.”
30 stories
Donald Trump has said he is scaling back joint US military drills with South Korea aimed at deterring North Korea, despite military officials from both countries warning that Kim Jong-un's regime is learning new battlefield tactics from the Ukraine war.
Trump orders Pentagon to 'scale back' military drills with South Korea citing good relations with Kim Jong Un
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back annual joint military exercises with South Korea, citing good relations with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the US in the 'denuclearisation' of Iran.
Donald Trump has instructed the Defense Department to 'substantially reduce' its participation in an annual joint military exercise with South Korea, citing the expense and the fact that it is insulting to his friends in North Korea. He also complained that the South Kore…
Putin can’t break down NATO’s door. He’s trying the window
Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering testing NATO's resolve and combat responses over the next couple of years. Despite being outgunned in defense spending, the Russian Federation already appears to be probing the alliance.
Iran's ambassador to Germany, Majid Nili, has stated that increasing arsenals will not enhance global peace. He cited a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) showing a surge in global arms transfers.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported. Large-scale Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities have become almost routine in recent weeks.
The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of striking a tanker owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) with a missile as it crossed the Strait of Hormuz, drawing swift condemnation from Gulf and Arab governments.
Iran's mission to the international organizations in Vienna described the United States' expanding nuclear arsenal as a threat to all humanity. The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna, Aus…
Russia kills 17 in heavy ballistic hit on Ukraine, destroys warehouses, logistics
Russia fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Kyiv and the surrounding region, killing at least 17 people and destroying warehouses and logistics centers of major retailers, Ukrainian officials said.
North Korea vows to teach Japan a lesson over its expanding defense capabilities, accusing Tokyo of reviving the ambitions of a 'war criminal state'.
At least nine people have been killed in escalating long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine, with civilians caught in the crossfire. The strikes have targeted warehouses, oil refineries, and civilian areas, causing widespread damage and casualties.
A fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is taking shape, with President Trump announcing that American forces will hold off on attacks against Iran. The deal would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
At least 14 dead as Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes
Ukrainian attacks killed at least nine people across Russia on Sunday, while Russian strikes left at least five dead in Ukraine, officials said. Both sides intensified long-range attacks despite stalled efforts to negotiate an end to the war.
The Ukrainian capital, Kiew, has been hit by a massive Russian air attack, with over 10 explosions reported in the city. Residents have been advised to stay in shelters as the city is exposed to ballistic missile attacks.
The US has launched fresh strikes on Iran after a days-long pause in attacks, amid fears the war is widening. The strikes targeted dozens of Revolutionary Guard targets, including military command centers and missile facilities.
Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces had captured two more settlements in eastern and northeastern Ukraine. Ukraine's General Staff said its forces had struck one of Russia's largest oil refineries in the city of Ryazan.
US and Saudi forces targeted an armed Iraqi alliance, expanding the war beyond its main focus in Iran. The strikes follow a short lull in direct US attacks on targets in Iran, with Tehran's allies in Yemen and beyond becoming increasingly drawn in.
The U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto was fired upon for the second time this year, with police searching for a white sedan involved in a vehicle pursuit. No one was injured in the incident.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says all member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have explicitly condemned US' aggression against Iran, and also US's unilateral actions and violations of global law.
Kiev has reported a new night of attacks between Russia and Ukraine, with the Ukrainian capital claiming drone raids on Russian oil infrastructure. Meanwhile, Moscow has denounced new bombings. The diplomatic front has seen a meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Ru…
The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a nuclear deal, allowing US companies to invest in Saudi nuclear power plants. Critics fear the deal could pave the way for Saudi Arabia to develop nuclear weapons and provoke Iran into a nuclear arms race.
Khamenei threatens ‘unforgettable lessons’, two US troops killed in Iranian attack
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to teach the US 'unforgettable lessons' after two US troops were killed in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan. The US military reported its first troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of t…
The EU has accused China of trying to reshape the global order, along with Russia, in a new position paper. The paper criticizes Beijing for being a key enabler of Russia's war on Ukraine.
The UK has banned support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a move that officials say comes close to proscribing the group as a terrorist organisation.
The UK has proscribed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, making it a criminal offence to belong to the group or carry its logo in public.
The Jordanian Army announced the fall of 3 missiles launched from Iran inside Jordanian territory, with no human casualties or damage reported. The missiles fell in various areas within the kingdom, prompting the military to take necessary measures and urging citizens to …
US President Donald Trump faces questions about the security of his new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar, after he took an older jet home from a Nato summit this week.
Middle East live: Revolutionary Guards strike Kuwait and Bahrain after broken ceasefire
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have struck US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to fresh American strikes. The attacks come after US President Donald Trump deemed the US-Iran ceasefire 'over'.
The NATO summit in Ankara has concluded with key takeaways on defence budgets, support for Ukraine, and the Iran war. US President Donald Trump declared the MoU with Iran 'over' and asserted that the US should control Greenland.
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte says Nato cannot be naive about China's military development. China recently launched a strategic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine towards the Pacific.