#military-tensions

#military-tensions

As Ukraine's military situation continues to deteriorate, tensions with Russia are worsening. Donald Trump's threatened sanctions deadline is approaching with no sign of Russia's intention to comply.

If Iran does shut the Straits of Hormuz, between 20 and 30% of all the world's oil and gas goes through that strait. The economic shock that would cause across the world would make what happened when Russia invaded Ukraine just over three years ago seem like small change.

South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung ordered the discontinuation of anti-North loudspeakers to promote peace, leading to a reciprocal halt of North Korean broadcasts.

The visit was about more than symbolism. It's about real, practical partnerships between the UK and Taiwan—two societies that value freedom, fairness and international cooperation.

The efforts to stop the shadow fleet, which carries 85% of Russia's oil exports, is a testament to the EU's commitment to economic sanctions against Russia.

Several Asian airlines have begun rerouting or cancelling flights to and from India and Pakistan due to the escalating conflict, marking the deadliest exchange of fire in two decades.

"It is still unclear whether we are safe or not. We have no peace because there are still drones. We live in fear, one day at a time."