Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that his government would determine its defence capability requirements before committing to any increase in military spending, responding to a U.S. request for Australia to raise its defence budget to 3.5 per cent of GDP. “What you should do in defence is decide what you need your capability and then provide for it,” Albanese told reporters. He emphasised that his government had…

At least 34 people have died in India’s northeast following four days of relentless rainfall that triggered widespread flooding and landslides. The India Meteorological Department has warned of more heavy rain in the coming days, raising concerns of further devastation. In the Himalayan state of Sikkim, more than a thousand stranded tourists were being evacuated on Monday, according to a government statement. Meanwhile, in Meghalaya, army rescue teams have been…

Nationalist candidate Karol Nawrocki narrowly clinched victory in Poland’s presidential runoff, election results revealed on Monday, dealing a major blow to Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s centrist, pro-European government. Nawrocki secured 50.89 per cent of the vote, edging out liberal challenger Rafal Trzaskowski, who garnered 49.11 per cent, according to the state election commission. The outcome is expected to deepen political gridlock in Warsaw. As president, Nawrocki holds veto power and…

What was meant to be a night of jubilation turned into a scene of fiery chaos across France as Paris Saint-Germain fans took to the streets to celebrate the club’s historic Champions League victory, its first ever. The joy quickly turned into unrest as violence, vandalism, and political fallout gripped the country. Following PSG’s 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan in Munich on Saturday night, supporters flooded the Champs-Élysées in central…

In a razor-thin victory, right-wing candidate Karol Nawrocki clinched Poland’s presidential runoff election, official results revealed early Monday. Securing 50.89% of the vote, Nawrocki edged out liberal rival Rafal Trzaskowski, the progressive mayor of Warsaw and close ally of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who garnered 49.11%. Nawrocki’s candidacy was backed by the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party, which governed Poland until Tusk’s coalition triumphed in the 2023 parliamentary elections.…

Tensions between the United States and China flared again on Monday, as Beijing accused Washington of “seriously violating” the trade truce agreed in Zurich just weeks ago. The flare-up has sent shockwaves through global markets, rattling investors and reigniting fears of a prolonged trade war between the world’s two largest economies. In a fiery statement, China’s commerce ministry condemned recent US actions, including new export restrictions on AI chips, curbs…

Ukraine has launched its most daring and destructive drone strike of the war, targeting multiple Russian airbases deep within Siberia and damaging more than 40 military aircraft, according to Ukrainian security officials. The operation, which took place on the eve of peace negotiations in Istanbul, marks a major escalation in the three-year conflict between the two countries. The attacks struck four separate airfields, reportedly destroying or disabling Tu-95 and Tu-22…

Tragedy struck the sunny coastal town of Fuengirola in southern Spain on Saturday night as two Scottish men were gunned down outside a busy Irish-themed bar. The double shooting occurred around 11 p.m. outside Monaghans, a well-known pub perched on the beachfront and favoured by British tourists and expatriates. According to local authorities, a masked man opened fire on the victims as they stood near the entrance of the establishment…

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering a visit to Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the mid-June G7 summit in Canada. The potential visit is part of efforts to finalise a bilateral trade deal and ease escalating tariff tensions between the two allies. According to the Yomiuri, Japanese officials see signs of progress in negotiations, with Washington reportedly showing strong interest in Japan’s latest proposals.…

Nigerian military has arrested over 40 individuals, including 18 soldiers, 15 police officers, and eight civilians, in connection with a suspected arms trafficking ring involving the illegal sale of weapons to armed groups, a military spokesperson confirmed Friday. Captain Reuben Kovangiya, spokesperson for Nigeria’s joint anti-insurgency operation, described the arrests as part of a nationwide crackdown on arms racketeering within the country’s security forces. “This is part of the counter-arms…

President Donald Trump of the United States of America has announced plans on Friday to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminium, raising the rate from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. The move significantly escalates his administration’s global trade offensive and is likely to spark renewed tensions with key allies and trading partners. Speaking at a rally near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Trump said the decision would strengthen the domestic…

In a major show of military readiness, Taiwan’s armed forces conducted their first-ever live-fire test of U.S.-made HIMARS rocket systems this month.