An International Master visits Bobby Fischer's grave in Iceland, reflecting on the chess legend's genius, his pivotal 1972 Cold War victory against Boris Spassky, his innovations in chess, and his later life marked by controversy, US sanctions, and eventual refuge and citizenship in Iceland.
Berlin's historic "Treehouse at the Wall," a garden and structure built by Turkish guest worker Osman Kalin in Cold War no man's land, faces potential demolition due to public safety concerns. Supporters are rallying to save the site, which symbolizes defiance, immigrant ingenuity, and the city's unique history.
Germany showcases diverse environmental efforts, transforming its former inner-German border into a vast biodiversity haven, launching a citizen-science project to map urban trees, and converting Baltic Sea seagrass into sustainable home insulation.
Seven decades after the Bandung Conference, China and Indonesia share strong economic ties, with China as Indonesia's largest trading partner and a top investor. However, Indonesia recorded a significant US$20.5 billion trade deficit with China last year, raising concerns about the displacement of domestic producers.
The Trump administration released a 100-page State Department report linking US left-wing advocacy groups to Cuba, using Cold War rhetoric to portray the Caribbean nation as an ideological threat. Accused groups like the DSA and Code Pink deny the claims, calling them an attempt to increase pressure on Havana and crack down on domestic dissent.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning urged NATO to abandon its Cold War mentality and stop exaggerating the "China threat." She stated that China poses no threat to any country or the Euro-Atlantic region.
A 65-year-old homeowner in South London is in a dispute over a 2.75-tonne section of the Berlin Wall in his garden. Neighbours and Southwark council cite planning violations and the wall's 'overbearing scale,' while the owner considers it a historical artifact.
Military flypasts, from early ceremonial displays to modern power projections, showcase technological advancements and strategic messages. Recent events in Washington, Moscow, Beijing, and New Delhi highlight evolving global power dynamics and military modernization.
Cold launch technology is the global standard for safely ejecting submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) using high-pressure gas, preventing rocket engine ignition inside the launch tube and protecting the submarine.
Russia is constructing at least 17 large protective shelters for its strategic bombers at Engels Air Base, a key hub for its Long-Range Aviation branch. This move, prompted by drone attacks on airbases, signifies a shift from past practices of keeping bombers visible for arms-control transparency.
في ربيع عام 1945، ساد شعور بالسلام العالمي، لكنه سرعان ما تبدد ليتحول إلى حرب باردة طويلة الأمد. يتساءل المقال عن اللحظة التي اتخذ فيها التاريخ منعطفًا حاسمًا، وعن القرارات والأشخاص الذين شكلوا مسار الأحداث.
In the 1950s, East German and Soviet authorities launched a propaganda campaign claiming the US deliberately dropped Colorado potato beetles as a biological weapon. Internal reports and historical analysis reveal the beetles spread naturally from North America, and the accusations served to deflect blame for food shortages and reinforce anti-American sentiment.
For the first time, all EU NATO members met the 2% defence spending target in 2025. However, figures reveal a divide: front-line states like Poland are significantly exceeding the target, while many others do the bare minimum. Around 40% of defence equipment spending goes to non-EU suppliers.
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15 during a radar modernization test, resulting in the deaths of all eight crew members. The aircraft, a long-serving staple of US military operations, was participating in a post-takeoff test mission.
The UK faces a debate over its military budget, with critics arguing that increased defence spending is prioritized over essential services like healthcare and welfare. This 'welfare vs. warfare' narrative is fueled by political rhetoric and think tank reports, despite the financial realities suggesting that welfare cuts alone won't fund defence goals.
The UK faces a "guns vs. butter" debate, balancing welfare and military spending amid rising global tensions and a perceived unreliable US. Critics highlight defense overspending and delays, while questioning the narrative of escalating welfare costs.
The UK faces a "guns vs. butter" debate, balancing welfare and military spending amid rising global tensions and a perceived unreliable US. Critics highlight defense overspending and delays, while questioning the narrative of soaring welfare costs, particularly concerning pensions.
Andrew Hastie warns Australia must boost AI investment to maintain strategic independence, fearing it could become a 'supplicant state' to the US amid potential conflict with China. He advocates for Australia to become a southern hemisphere tech hub and overhaul education for AI development.
40 years after his death, Dean Reed, the American singer and actor who became an icon in East Germany, remains a contradictory figure of the Cold War. While rumors persist of Stasi involvement in his 1986 death, historians doubt the agency's style.
Experts suggest Taiwan's potential AI chip export controls on China are part of a 'tech cold war' and a barometer for US-Taiwan strategic alliance deepening. The move aims to prevent China's military advantage via AI and secure supply chains.
65 conflicts involving at least one state recorded worldwide in 2025, a new high since 1946, with 245,000 battle-related deaths
Audrey Werro (SUI) runs 800m in 1:53.98, the third-fastest time in history, beating Britain's Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson (1:54.33) in Stockholm. Werro's time surpasses all but Jarmila Kratochvilova (1:53.28, 1983) and Nadezhda Olizarenko (1:53.43, 1980). Hodgkinson vows to target the world record in the London Diamond League.
The head of the UK military has stated that risks and threats to the country are greater now than at any time since the Cold War. Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton highlighted increased Russian aircraft incursions, hybrid threats, and the need to prepare for prolonged conflicts similar to the war in Ukraine.
Chinese company Navee has unveiled the WaveFly 5X, a consumer-oriented ground-effect vehicle that flies low over water. Reviving a Soviet-era concept, the two-seat craft reaches 85 km/h with an 80 km range and requires no pilot's license.
