Category : Defence Security


US Air Strikes More Than Double Under Trump in 2025

US military air and drone strikes have surged globally under President Trump, with ACLED data showing a more than doubling of operations since 2024. Key targets include Somalia, Yemen, and a new front in Venezuela.

Kim Jong Un praises North Korean troops in Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised his troops fighting in Ukraine, calling the alliance with Russia 'invincible'. Read the latest on the deepening military pact and its grim realities.

Finland seizes ship over Baltic Sea cable damage

Finnish authorities detain cargo vessel suspected of damaging a vital undersea telecoms cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The incident raises security concerns in the strategically sensitive Baltic Sea.

Turkey detains 120+ ISIS suspects ahead of New Year

Turkish police have detained more than 120 suspected Islamic State militants in raids across 25 provinces. Authorities warn of plots targeting New Year celebrations. Read the latest security updates.

Romanian villagers on frontline of Ukraine war

Residents of Plauru, Romania, live in fear as Russian drones target Ukrainian ports across the Danube. A Guardian report reveals the psychological toll and isolation of NATO's eastern edge.

Putin orders Ukraine war expansion in 2026

Vladimir Putin orders a 2026 'buffer zone' expansion in Ukraine, dealing a blow to peace talks. Read the latest on the escalating conflict and diplomatic fallout.

Sydney's NYE Fireworks: Viewing Spots at Capacity

Sydney's key New Year's Eve fireworks vantage points are full as over a million people gather in a show of resilience following the Bondi attack. Police are on high alert with extra transport services running.

NSW May Expand Armed Powers for Jewish Security Group

The NSW government is actively considering expanding firearm permissions for the Community Security Group following the Bondi terror attack. Explore the proposal, current powers, and expert reactions.

Sydney's Armed Police Patrols Spark Civil Liberties Debate

Following the Bondi terror attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns has authorised police to carry assault rifles, raising questions about militarised policing, public safety, and the erosion of civil liberties. Read the analysis.

Putin's 11-minute missile on combat duty near UK

Russia has placed its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system on combat duty in Belarus, capable of reaching the UK in 11 minutes. This move coincides with talks between Zelensky and Trump.

Saudi bombs Yemen port over UAE weapons shipment

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen's Mukalla port, alleging a UAE weapons shipment for separatists. This major escalation strains a key Gulf alliance and threatens Yemen's fragile peace. Read the full analysis.

Trump Reacts to China's Military Drills Near Taiwan

Former US President Donald Trump says he is 'not worried' about China's live-fire military exercises near Taiwan, raising questions about future US policy in the region. Read the full analysis.

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