geopolitics

America Has Weapons in Space: The Pentagon Just Confirmed a New Reality

The United States has publicly confirmed for the first time that it has “space control weapons” already deployed in orbit. Their capabilities remain classified, but the admission marks a major shift as Washington, China and Russia move deeper into an accelerating military contest above Earth.

Boris Johnson’s Train Narrowly Misses Russian Drone Strike Near Polish Border

A Russian drone struck a train near Ukraine’s Polish border shortly after a diplomatic train carrying Boris Johnson and other senior Western figures had passed through. Ukrainian Railways says their train may have been the intended target, though that has not been independently proven.

China Tightens Exit Controls to Protect Sensitive Technology

China has introduced new exit rules allowing authorities to stop citizens from leaving when export-control or technology-transfer violations are deemed a threat to industrial or technological security, bringing the movement of people deeper into Beijing's widening national-security system.

India Wins Wider Access to EU Steel Market Under Landmark Trade Deal

India has secured substantially wider access to Europe's protected steel market, with annual quotas reaching 1.64 million tonnes under the India-EU trade framework. But a major obstacle remains: Indian steel will still face the EU's carbon border levy.

Houthis Turn to AI in Attempt to Develop Advanced Missiles

A cell in Houthi-controlled Yemen used Claude AI to help develop guided rockets and ballistic missile technology. One rocket was even test-fired before apparently failing. The case shows how AI could put advanced engineering knowledge into the hands of armed groups.

India and Philippines Take Their Defence Partnership to the Next Level

India and the Philippines are moving beyond the BrahMos missile deal. From military training and maritime security to defence production and technology, the two countries are building a much wider strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific.

Is the United Kingdom Beginning to Come Apart?

The United Kingdom is facing growing pressure from within. With pro-independence parties now governing Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, their leaders are joining forces to demand the right to decide their own futures. Is the Union beginning to come apart?

Putin Warns European Troops in Ukraine Would Mean Direct War With Russia

Vladimir Putin has warned that deploying European troops to Ukraine would mean direct war with Russia. His warning comes as Britain, France and other European governments discuss security guarantees for Kyiv under a future peace settlement.

BRICS Bridges Iran-UAE Divide to Reach Agreement on Delhi Declaration

BRICS has agreed on a joint declaration after negotiators bridged deep differences between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia war. The breakthrough came after talks stretched into the early hours in New Delhi, avoiding a repeat of the bloc’s failed consensus in May.