Turkey considers SCO membership
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on September 2, 2026, that Turkey could consider becoming a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a regional political and secu...
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on September 2, 2026, that Turkey could consider becoming a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a regional political and secu...
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The United States launched a new series of military strikes against Iran on September 1, 2026, marking a major escalation after several weeks of reduced direct fighting. U.S. Central Comm...
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Taiwanese forces conducted a large-scale military exercise on the Penghu Islands on August 10, 2026, simulating the defense of the islands against an amphibious assault. The exercise i...
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Intel announced plans on August 10, 2026, to raise approximately 15 billion dollars through the sale of additional shares as the semiconductor company continued financing its manufacturin...
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Russian forces carried out missile and drone attacks on Odesa and nearby port infrastructure on August 9, 2026. Ukrainian authorities reported damage to port facilities and other infrastr...
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Syria and Russia reached an agreement on August 9, 2026, restructuring Russia's presence at the Hmeimim air base and Tartous naval facility. The memorandum followed approximately 18 month...
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Foreign ministers and senior officials from Pacific Islands Forum countries failed to reach agreement on August 6, 2026, on a joint statement responding to China's recent ballistic missil...
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Iran warned Gulf states on August 5, 2026, that any new United States attack on Iranian territory could lead to retaliatory strikes against energy facilities and other critical infrastruc...
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Ukraine's military intelligence reported on August 5, 2026, that North Korea had deployed a missile unit to Russia's Voronezh region to support Russian military operations against Ukraine...
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Israeli political leaders and government officials expressed strong concerns following President Donald Trump's announcement of a new agreement with Iran intended to end hostilities and e...
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Claims circulating online allege involvement of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in discussions or interest related to Sazan Island, a small island located off the coast of Albania. These c...
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Israel’s defense minister stated on March 30, 2026, that the military has developed plans to occupy portions of southern Lebanon. The remarks were made amid ongoing tensions along the Isr...
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The United States government is reported to be considering actions related to Iran’s Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, according to officials familiar with discussions on March 21, 2026. ...
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As of March 10, 2026, Israel has launched a severe air campaign and a ground incursion into southern Lebanon following retaliatory attacks by Hezbollah. The escalation comes after tension...
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Israel loses operational access to Dimona nuclear facility On March 9, 2026, Israeli authorities confirmed the temporary loss of operational access to the Dimona nuclear facility located...
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Toxic rain fell over Tehran on March 8, 2026, after Israeli airstrikes hit major oil storage facilities and fuel depots around the Iranian capital. The strikes, part of ongoing military o...
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As of early March 2026, the United States’ military operations against Iran have been estimated to cost approximately $891.4 million per day, based on an analysis of the first 100 hours o...
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The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026. The operation targeted Iranian military facilities, missile capabilities, government ...
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Investigative reporting in early 2026 found that the FedEx shipping account of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in August 2019, showed activity years after his death. Inve...
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North Korea displays 50 new large‑calibre rocket systems ahead of party meeting On February 18, 2026, the government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea presented 50 newly produ...
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On February 16, 2026, hotel magnate Thomas Pritzker announced he will retire as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, effective immediately, after details of his affiliation wit...
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On February 12, 2026, the fragile calm along southern Lebanon’s border was shattered as extremist Israeli settlers planted olive and pine trees deep inside Lebanese territory. What may se...
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Netanyahu joins Board of Peace ahead of Trump meeting in Washington On February 11, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel had formally joined the “Board o...
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China expands state control over strategic mineral exports On February 23, 2026, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced new regulations strengthening state oversight of exp...
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European Parliament raises concerns over NATO military transparency In early February 2026, members of the European Parliament raised concerns during committee discussions rega...
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Netanyahu Releases His Answers to State Comptroller’s October 7 Investigation On February 5, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly released a 55-page document containi...
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Expiration of the New START Nuclear Arms Control Treaty and Diplomacy with Iran On February 5, 2026, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, ...
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Interceptions of European Satellites by Russian Spacecraft On February 5, 2026, European security officials reported that at least a dozen key European satellites had been intercepted b...
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U.S. President Signals Potential Retaliatory Measures Over Canada–China Trade Deal On February 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States would implemen...
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UBS Faces Dual Financial and Political Tests in United States Swiss banking group UBS is entering a critical period involving both financial performance and political scrutiny ...
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U.S. approves 15.7 billion arms sales for Israel and Saudi Arabia amid shutdown talks On January 31, 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense and State Department approved a set of...
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Iran Announces Live‑Fire Naval Drills Near U.S. Warships in Strait of Hormuz Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a two‑day live‑fire naval exercise in the...
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Israeli Fire in Gaza Reported to Kill 30, Injure 30 More The Gaza Health Ministry reported that Israeli military fire killed at least 30 Palestinians and injured another 30 sin...
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Vietnam and EU Elevate Diplomatic Relations Amid Strategic Realignment On January 29, 2026, Vietnam and the European Union officially upgraded their diplomatic relationship, an...
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Leaders at the 56th annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, engaged in high-level discussions on global security, economic growth, and geopolitical competition. The forum took ...
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On January 25, 2026, reports stated that the United States government planned to inject $1.6 billion into USA Rare Earth, taking a 10% stake in the company, with additional private financ...
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Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States would not use military force in relation to Greenland and outlined a framework for...
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On January 16, 2026, analyses of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war highlighted continued Russian military operations and resistance to alternate battlefield narratives promoted by Russian so...
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Board of Peace for Gaza Date: Ongoing as of January 2026 Description: The Board of Peace is a U.S.-led international body announced by President Donald Trump to oversee governance,...
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