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President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa has highlighted his country’s ongoing efforts to tackle narco-terrorism while maintaining economic stability and public safety. Speaking to Bloomberg, Noboa emphasised the challenge of balancing security operations with citizens’ everyday needs, particularly for young people seeking employment and hope. When asked whether he would welcome US troops on the ground,…
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Australia and Japan are intensifying defense-industrial collaboration, focusing on the joint development and production of long-range missiles and drones, Australia’s Defense Minister Richard Marles announced. The move comes amid pressure on U.S. weapon stockpiles due to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Marles, also Australia’s deputy prime minister, highlighted the need for co-production and…
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Israel carried out its largest wave of airstrikes on Lebanon since the start of its latest war with Hezbollah, targeting more than 100 sites linked to the Iran-backed group. The strikes hit central Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon, including residential and commercial areas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office clarified that the recent…
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France has outlined plans to significantly expand its military capabilities, including a sharp increase in explosive drone stockpiles, under updated defence legislation presented on Wednesday (8 April). The revised military planning law adds €36 billion to existing spending commitments, bringing total defence investment for 2024–2030 to €449 billion. “Our armed forces must be capable of…
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Speaking at the Pentagon alongside Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine on Wednesday (8 April), US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described Operation Epic Fury as a “historic and overwhelming victory,” stating it had “decimated Iran’s military” and rendered it “combat ineffective for years to come.” He said US forces, using “less…
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The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, announced by US President Donald Trump shortly before a deadline tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit route. The agreement follows mediation by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, who have…
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Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), has called for renewed cross-strait dialogue during a visit to mainland China, amid heightened tensions in 2026. Speaking in Nanjing, Cheng invoked the legacy of Sun Yat-sen, emphasising “equality, inclusiveness, and unity” as principles for improving relations between Taiwan and Beijing. She described the trip…
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Madagascar has declared a 15-day state of energy emergency on Tuesday (7 March), citing severe fuel supply disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East. In a cabinet statement, authorities said the measure enables urgent interventions to stabilise energy supply and maintain essential public services. The announcement follows reports of widespread fuel shortages across…
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US President Trump said Tuesday (7 April) he has agreed to a two week “double sided CEASEFIRE” with Iran, “subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz”. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the decision followed discussions with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz…
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The UN Security Council has failed to adopt a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, as sharp exchanges between US Ambassador Mike Waltz and Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani underscored escalating tensions over regional security and global shipping. Proposed by Bahrain and supported by Gulf States, the resolution received 11 votes in favour but…
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