Kushner Says Gaza Reconstruction Will Wait for Hamas Disarmament
Kushner also met Hamas officials on Sunday in a rare direct encounter as Washington seeks to move its Gaza plan forward.
Security
US, Australia and UK Defense Chiefs Meet to Strengthen AUKUS Partnership
Australia’s defense chief Richard Marles said Canberra is “very excited” about the pace of work on the long-term AUKUS submarine…
Ethiopia Pursues Mega Projects but Risks New Conflict in Bid for Sea Access
Prime Minister Abiy’s ambitious development drive clashes with rising regional tensions, ethnic violence and economic strain.
Australia Enforces World-First Ban on Social Media for Under-16s
With global regulators watching closely, Australia’s experiment may shape the future of online child protection — and the limits of…
Japan Militarily Threatening China, Says Wang Yi in Talks With German Counterpart
China accused Japan of “exploiting the Taiwan question”—which Japan colonized from 1895 to 1945—to “provoke trouble and threaten China militarily.”
Ukraine Expands Sea Drone Operations as Russia Pulls Back
Ukraine’s current drone operations rely on a combination of human control and software assistance and the next stage will see…
Thailand Launches Airstrikes as Border Conflict with Cambodia Reignites
Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said Thai forces launched dawn attacks after “days of provocative actions” but emphasized that Cambodian units had…
Report: Israel Committed 57 Violations against Palestinian Journalists in November
Sixteen incidents involved the detention of Palestinian journalists or the obstruction of their work by Israeli forces.
NATO Chief Dismisses Concerns over US Commitment to Ukraine
The Trump administration is expected to unveil its updated troop plans for Europe in early 2026.
Istanbul Conference Highlights Rising Maritime Energy Risks from Baltic to Black Sea
The two seas, the Baltic and the Black seas, have become “the center of Europe’s strategic map.”
UN General Assembly adopts resolutions demanding Israel end occupation of Golan, Palestine
In the first vote, the General Assembly adopted a draft resolution penned by Egypt, which demanded that Israel withdraw fully…
Landmine Casualties Hit 4-Year High as Funding Declines
As for mine explosions victims, civilians made up 90% of all casualties, nearly half of them children.
UN Warns Smarter Land, Water Use Needed to Feed 10B by 2050
The agency said more than 60% of human-induced land degradation now occurs on agricultural land.
Zelenskiy Says ‘Tough Issues’ Remain After Florida Talks
Ukraine’s diplomatic outreach across Europe is set to continue throughout the week as Kyiv presses allies to help reshape the…
Turkish KIZILELMA Fire Air-To-Air Missile at Jet-Powered Target
KIZILELMA became the first and only uncrewed platform in the world with verified air-to-air combat capability.
SIPRI: China’s Corruption Purge Disrupts Weapons Programs
SIPRI’s data shows that while China’s arms sales revenues fell, other major producing nations posted significant growth, Japan: +40%, Germany:…
Poll: Nearly Half of Americans Expect Nuclear War Within a Decade
An overwhelming 69% of respondents said nuclear weapons make the world a “more dangerous place,” while only 9% said they…
Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Shuts Down Operations
According to UN figures, more than 2,100 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid, whether in stampedes, clashes, or shootings in…
Trump Disinvites South Africa From 2026 G20 Summit
South Africa recorded around 27,000 murders in the past year, with killings of white farmers representing less than 1 percent…
