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Houthis Seize Mocha and Advance Towards Strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait

The Houthis have seized Mocha and are advancing towards Bab el-Mandeb, bringing them closer to one of the world’s most important shipping routes. With the Strait of Hormuz already disrupted, the battle in Yemen now carries consequences far beyond its borders.

Dozens Missing After Passenger Ferry Catches Fire Off Philippines

At least five people are dead and dozens remain missing after a passenger ferry caught fire near Coron in the Philippines. Rescue boats and local fishermen are searching the waters around Palawan as authorities try to account for everyone on board.

Philippines Tells China to ‘Have Some Shame’ as South China Sea Feud Erupts

China and the Philippines are at loggerheads again over the South China Sea. This time, India has reason to watch closely: Manila is now a strategic partner, a BrahMos customer and an increasingly important part of New Delhi’s Indo-Pacific defence network.

Israel Closes British Consulate in Jerusalem as Diplomatic Row With UK Escalates

Israel has ordered the closure of Britain’s consulate in East Jerusalem and curtailed security cooperation after London moved against West Bank settlements, escalating a trade dispute into a wider diplomatic confrontation.

Pakistan’s Defence Day Collides With Growing Scrutiny Over Human Rights

UN experts and rights groups criticize Pakistan over enforced disappearances and religious persecution as country marks Defence Day.

Huawei Faces US Jury as Landmark Racketeering Trial Begins in New York

Huawei faces a US jury in a landmark racketeering trial involving allegations of trade-secret theft, sanctions evasion and financial fraud, bringing an eight-year legal battle at the heart of the US-China technology rivalry to court.

Iran Threatens ‘Economic Warfare’ Against US as Regional Conflict Widens

Iran has threatened “economic warfare” against the US, warning of new restrictions across the Persian Gulf as attacks on tankers, warships and Saudi targets raise fears that the conflict could spread further and disrupt global energy markets.

UK to announce trade restrictions on West Bank settlements

Britain set to unveil trade curbs on goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank, risking diplomatic friction with Israel.

Pakistan Chief Minister's India terror remark triggers political backlash, government distances itself

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's suggestion to use an "India card" on terror issues sparks backlash in Pakistan as government distances itself from the statement.

China Prepares Humanoid Robots for Future Battlefield Roles

China is accelerating efforts to bring humanoid robots onto the battlefield, testing them for reconnaissance, logistics and combat as the PLA explores how machines could increasingly operate alongside human soldiers.

North Korea Commissions Nuclear-Capable Destroyer as Kim Expands Naval Deterrent

North Korea has commissioned a new 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un says will form part of the country&

World Uyghur Congress Calls for Global Action Against China’s Assimilation Policies

World Uyghur Congress urges global response to Beijing's assimilation policies in Xinjiang amid rising international scrutiny of China's treatment of ethnic minorities.