Security & Defence

Taiwan thanks Trump for backing peace and stability in Taiwan Strait

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his “long-standing support for peace and stability” in the Taiwan Strait, the strategically important waterway separating Taiwan from mainland China. The message from the presidential office in Taipei emphasised the significance of ongoing security cooperation between Washington and Taipei. According to a […]

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US and Israel prepare intensive Iranian strikes as Trump weighs military options

The New York Times has reported that American and Israeli officials are making intensive preparations for a potential renewed military assault on Iran, with sources suggesting operations could commence within the coming week. According to the report, advisers to the US President have already drafted detailed plans for resuming hostilities, though the precise form of

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Trump announces elimination of ‘world’s most active terrorist’

Former US President Donald Trump has announced the elimination of Abu Bilal al-Minuki, described as the deputy leader of ISIS globally, in a joint operation between American and Nigerian forces. According to Trump’s statement, al-Minuki had been hiding in Africa but was located through intelligence sources and neutralised in the coordinated military strike. Trump characterised

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Trump announces killing of ISIS deputy leader in US-Nigeria joint operation

US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that American forces and the Nigerian military have killed Abu Bilal al-Minawi, the second-in-command of the global ISIS organisation. Trump said the operation was conducted jointly between US and Nigerian forces as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle the terrorist group’s leadership structure. Al-Minawi held a senior position

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Taiwan vows to continue arms talks with US as tensions simmer

Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister has stated that the island will maintain ongoing communications with the United States regarding a second major arms deal between the two countries. The official emphasised that American military sales remain crucial to preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, the sensitive waterway separating Taiwan from mainland China. The comments

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Criminal gangs exploit Israeli state contracts in ‘shadow sovereignty’ scheme

Criminal organisations are siphoning billions of shekels from Israeli government contracts through protection rackets, according to allegations made by the head of the Shomer Chadash security organisation. The practice, which critics describe as a form of ‘alternative sovereignty’, sees organised crime groups extracting fees from state tenders whilst authorities turn a blind eye.The scheme operates

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Political Leaders Must Give Military Free Hand in North, Says Former Intelligence Chief

Following the elimination of senior Hamas commander Azz ad-Din al-Qassam in Gaza, Israel’s security establishment has adopted an aggressive doctrine: those responsible for planning the 7 October attacks face certain death. A former senior intelligence official has now argued that this same approach should be extended to Hezbollah operations in the north, with particular focus

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Air raid sirens sound in Migdal Shams after suspected hostile aircraft incursion

Air raid sirens were activated on Saturday in the Migdal Shams area following reports of a suspected hostile aircraft entering Israeli airspace. Migdal Shams is a Druze village located in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, near the border with Syria. The alarm system was triggered as a precautionary measure after indications of a potential aerial threat

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Starmer set to announce £18bn boost to UK defence spending

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to approve an additional £18 billion for Britain’s defence budget, according to reports published on Saturday. The announcement comes as the government moves to strengthen the UK’s military capabilities amid growing security concerns across Europe and beyond. The defence spending increase represents a significant commitment to modernising Britain’s armed

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