Canada has signed a landmark security and defence pact with the European Union, in a move widely seen as a strategic shift by traditional US allies seeking greater autonomy in the face of global instability and a turbulent American presidency. Canada, EU reps meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney joined European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa in Brussels on Monday to formalise the…

Thailand’s military has shut border crossings with Cambodia across seven provinces, barring almost all travellers.

In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Monday that Israel and Iran have reached a “complete and total ceasefire,” following days of escalating military confrontation in the Middle East that pushed the world to the brink of a regional war. “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from…

As the world reels from a wave of military escalations, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a significant increase in the production of hypersonic missiles, raising global concerns about the risk of a full-scale World War III. The announcement comes in the wake of a dramatic turn in the Middle East conflict, triggered by President Donald Trump’s surprise airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The U.S. President hailed the strikes as…

The U.S. President Donald Trump has described Iran’s recent retaliatory missile strike on American military bases in the Middle East as “very weak,” confirming that there were no American or Qatari casualties. Trump also thanked Iran for providing an early warning before the strike—an action that allowed the U.S. to take precautionary measures and reduce potential harm. Trump’s remarks came just days after U.S. airstrikes targeted three key Iranian nuclear…

Tensions in the Middle East have surged to unprecedented levels following Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes on U.S. military positions. According to reports from The Irish Times and The New York Times, Iranian ballistic missiles targeted the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and triggered air defense systems at the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq—both key U.S. strongholds in the region. These strikes come just days after U.S. forces carried out…

Nigeria has attained the third position among African countries with the most formidable military forces in the 2025 Global Firepower Military Strength Index. The list, according to Global Firepower’s annual report, examined 145 countries based on over 60 metrics. The countries were rated based on troop numbers, equipment capabilities, financial resources, logistical efficiency, and geographical advantages to assess military strength. At the top of the list is Egypt, followed by…

French police have detained twelve suspects after at least 145 people reported being pricked with syringes during the country’s annual Fête de la Musique, officials confirmed on Sunday. The nationwide street music celebration, held on Saturday evening, drew millions of revellers, with authorities describing “unprecedented crowds” in Paris. In the days leading up to the event, disturbing posts on social media appeared to encourage attacks on women during the festivities.…

Israel has announced the recovery of the bodies of three hostages, two civilians and one soldier, from the Gaza Strip, as it continues to wage war in both Gaza and Iran. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed on Sunday that the remains of Ofra Keidar, Yonatan Samerano, and Staff Sergeant Shay Levinson were recovered during a special operation in Gaza on Saturday. The three were abducted by Hamas militants over…

A suicide bombing carried out by the Islamic State (IS) at a church in Damascus has left 22 people dead and at least 63 wounded, according to Syrian state media. The attack, which took place on Sunday night, marks the first major IS operation and suicide bombing in Syria since the ousting of former president Bashar al-Assad in December. The assailant, identified as an IS affiliate, entered the Greek Orthodox…

The United States is intensifying diplomatic efforts with China in a bid to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, a move that officials warn could unleash a global economic shock. In a strategic push to avoid further escalation in the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly called on China—Iran’s largest oil buyer and key trade partner—to intervene diplomatically and dissuade Tehran from shutting the…

In a dramatic escalation of political tension, pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been banned from protesting outside Parliament, as police imposed one of the most restrictive exclusion zones in modern British history. The move comes amid heightened security concerns and growing calls to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The Metropolitan Police announced the enforcement of a strict exclusion zone covering Parliament Square, Whitehall, Westminster Bridge, Victoria Embankment, and Charing Cross,…