The Guardian's investigation into a US airstrike in Somalia that killed 12 civilians, including 8 children, highlights challenges in reporting on covert conflicts. Lack of press freedom, journalist safety, and US opacity impede accountability.
A recent IBRiS poll for Defense24 reveals that 47% of Polish citizens are unwilling to take up arms in a military conflict, while 44% are ready. Younger Poles (18-29) show the least willingness, whereas those aged 40-59 are most inclined to fight.
US President Trump states the Iran framework is a work in progress, threatening to revert to military action if dissatisfied with final terms, amid ongoing negotiations.
The article criticizes the US hosting of the FIFA World Cup, framing it as "sportswashing" under Donald Trump's divisive policies. It highlights contradictions like promoting unity while engaging in military conflicts and barring international figures, suggesting a deliberate economic strategy behind American isolationism.
Despite possessing the world's most powerful military, the U.S. has struggled to win wars in over 30 years due to flawed strategic thinking. The article identifies three key issues: inverted ends and means, overreach with expansive goals, and underestimating asymmetric motivation.
Estonia stores critical citizen data in a secure 'digital embassy' in Luxembourg, protected from cyberattacks and physical threats. Other countries, including Monaco and potentially Ukraine, are following suit amid rising security concerns post-Russia's Ukraine invasion.
Viktor Medvedchuk claims Kyiv is trying to involve Belarus in the conflict, citing Zelensky's threats and the invitation of Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. He argues this would harm Ukraine's military and serve Zelensky's need for funding and to remove Russia's ally.
Nikolay Patrushev, Russian Presidential Aide, stated that global contradictions are increasingly leading to military conflict and a naval arms race is underway. He emphasized the growing importance of maritime power amid global order reshaping and discussed enhanced maritime cooperation with Vietnam.
Viktor Medvedchuk, head of the Other Ukraine movement, warns that Russia has the right to strike Europe if Ukraine attacks deep into Russian territory, urging Europe to withdraw from the conflict to avoid nuclear war.
Slovakian PM Robert Fico asserts Slovakia's stance against participating in any military conflict, emphasizing peace during the IDEB Defence & Security 2026 fair in Bratislava.
CEO Alexey Likhachev added that Rosatom is ready to send its specialists back to Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant after the end of the military conflict
The figure is the most specific price tag the administration has provided on the U.S. military conflict.
The figure is the most specific price tag the administration has provided on the U.S. military conflict.
As the US-Israel war in Iran drags into its third month, sulphuric acid – a chemical ingredient critical for fertiliser production and metal processing that has seldom grabbed global headlines – has become a keenly watched commodity. The military conflict in the Gulf and the effective blockage of the Strait of Hormuz initially triggered a squeeze on sulphuric acid, with prices on the rise after shipments in the region – which accounts for a quarter of global production – were largely stalled...
The US-Israeli war on Iran has triggered market volatility and driven investors toward safe-haven assets, with Hong Kong positioning itself as a stable financial hub. Banks are expanding their presence in the city while global investors increase inquiries about mainland Chinese assets. Dubai's prominence as an Asia-Europe financial gateway has been dented by the conflict, which forced closure of Dubai International Airport and sent Gulf stocks plunging. Experts say China and Hong Kong are attracting renewed attention as investors reassess relative value and long-term strategic opportunity.
Crypto traders traded more than $500 million in synthetic oil futures over the weekend on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, betting that renewed military conflict in the Middle East could push crude prices back to $100 a barrel. The surge in blockchain-based trading followed Iran's abrupt decision to shut the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, […] The post Is crude heading back to $100? Crypto traders drive $500M weekend Hyperliquid oil bets over Strait of Hormuz closure appeared first on CryptoSlate.
