Spain’s railway network is facing renewed scrutiny over maintenance funding and operational safety following the Urda train disaster in Toledo province on Wednesday, 28 October, less than nine months after a collision
On October 21, India’s Foreign Secretary, Mr. Vivek Mishri, announced that India and China have resolved their differences regarding the disengagement from two remaining points of contention on the Line of Actual
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U.S. President Joe Biden has reportedly authorized Ukraine to use American-provided long-range missiles to strike targets deep within Russia’s internationally recognized territory. The decision, first reported by the New York Times on
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President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of John Ratcliffe as the new CIA Director, marking Ratcliffe’s second high-level intelligence role within the Trump administration. Known for his firm stance on national
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President-Elect Donald Trump has announced two major appointments for his incoming administration: Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense and Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Both appointees are known for their
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China has reportedly developed a prototype nuclear reactor intended for use on a future aircraft carrier, signalling notable advancements in nuclear propulsion technology for large warships. This development, covered by the Associated
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Taiwan has reportedly transferred American HAWK air defence systems to Ukraine, according to former Pentagon official Tony Hu. Forbes reports that Ukraine may have received up to 15 HAWK batteries, which now
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There are a growing number of reports on what the forthcoming Trump administration will do domestically and what policy approach it will have globally. There have been a number of comments, some of them
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The following article based on the speech delivered by the author at the Committee on the intensifying threats to Australia’s security and prosperity. Concurrent conflicts and other challenges continue to place unprecedented
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The series of terrorist incidents in the Jammu region pre-Union Territory elections and in Kashmir Valley post the formation of the government under National Conference Chief Minister Omar Abdullah underlines continued use
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Kash Patel, a close ally and former national security advisor to Donald Trump, is poised to take on a significant role in a potential Trump administration if Republicans reclaim the White House.
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China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has issued a warning to the public about increasing attempts by foreign espionage and intelligence agencies to infiltrate China’s data sector. The agency cautioned that these
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Rajesh Kumar Singh, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Kerala cadre, assumed charge as India’s 40th Defence Secretary on Friday, taking office at South Block, Delhi. Singh succeeds Aramane
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The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Dr. Matthew Brazil –
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As Middle Eastern peace negotiations intensify, the European Union is taking steps toward establishing an independent intelligence agency to handle mounting security threats across Europe. This move, inspired by the CIA model,
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As international threats to maritime security grow, renewed efforts are underway to reestablish the United States Maritime Service (USMS) as a fully recognized uniformed reserve service to ensure a well-trained, dedicated merchant
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