Taiwan's National Security Institute deputy secretary-general Ho Cheng-hui stated China is increasingly using "hybrid warfare" and grey-zone tactics, like coast guard deployments and legal claims, to pressure Taiwan instead of direct military confrontation. He urged Taiwan to adopt "absolute transparency" similar to the Philippines to counter Beijing's narrative.
Taiwan's first civil defence drone training programme, inspired by Ukraine's use of drones in warfare, aims to equip citizens with skills for surveillance and information sharing in potential conflict scenarios with China. The course, run by Kuma Academy, focuses on manual piloting of Taiwanese-made drones.
A Lowy Institute report indicates China's capacity to strike Australia will increase substantially over the next decade, posing a strategic challenge. This includes interdicting trade, severing communications, cyber operations, and naval power projection.
The New York Times reports Iran has agreed in principle to relinquish its enriched uranium stockpile as part of a proposed deal with the US to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The US issued a warning to Iran following President Trump's threat of military action and a deadline for a deal. The specifics of the warning and the nature of the potential deal remain unclear.
The US issued a warning to Iran following President Trump's threat of military action and a deadline for a deal. The specifics of the warning and the nature of the potential deal were not detailed.
Zaporozhye NPP Director Yury Chernichuk stated that Ukrainian military actions pose a threat to the safety of plant personnel, citing recent attacks on transport vehicles and the death of an employee. The plant is the largest in Europe.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has warned that US military threats against Cuba have reached a dangerous and unprecedented level. In a post on X, he called on the international community to determine whether such aggressive acts are acceptable for satisfying the interests of a small wealthy group. Diaz-Canel stressed that no aggressor will find capitulation in Cuba, which will defend its sovereignty and independence on every centimeter of its territory.
Cuba's ambassador to Mexico warns the U.S. could militarily intervene as negotiations continue in Havana. Ambassador Johana Tablada de la Torre blames U.S. sanctions for Cuba's economic crisis, including days-long blackouts and shortages of food, medicine, and fuel. She says Cuba is ready if the U.S. attacks, while rejecting demands for changes to Cuba's political system as decisions for the Cuban people.
Earlier, Margus Tsahkna said Tallinn does not believe the Baltic states and NATO are under threat of attack by Russia
