The Lee Administration's recent consideration of deploying Korean forces to the Strait of Hormuz has sparked backlash from civil society and even among Lee's supporters. As public opposition grows, questions arise about
The USS Tripoli, an 844-foot amphibious assault ship, was observed making a brief port call at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean as it raced toward the Middle East to support the
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As the fourth week of the U.S.-led military campaign against Iran unfolds, concerns are mounting that Washington risks being drawn into a long and costly conflict in the Middle East. Peter Mansoor,
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American forces are preparing for a potential amphibious assault on Kharg Island, Iran’s crucial oil export hub, in a scenario that could dramatically reshape the region’s geopolitical landscape. Military planners envision US
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The unfolding conflict in the Middle East has reached what former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger describes as a decisive moment, where conventional assumptions about power and dominance are being overturned. Speaking
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The White House released a major policy report yesterday outlining a sweeping set of legislative recommendations designed to position the United States at the forefront of artificial intelligence while safeguarding citizens’ rights
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As tensions intensify between the United States, Israel, and Iran, a new diplomatic centre is quietly taking shape in Islamabad. Recent reports suggesting that Pakistan may host a high-level summit, potentially involving
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As fighting and brinkmanship intensify across West Asia, mediation has become the diplomatic currency of the moment. Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt have all stepped forward—quietly or otherwise—offering to bridge gaps between Washington,
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Japan is set to revise its description of relations with China in its 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook, reflecting a notable deterioration in bilateral ties, according to a draft reviewed by reporters. The annual
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China is conducting one of the most extensive ocean-mapping campaigns in modern history, deploying dozens of research vessels to chart the sea floor and monitor underwater conditions in strategically critical regions. While
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Senior US lawmakers have called for an immediate suspension of export licences allowing Nvidia to ship advanced artificial intelligence chips overseas, following revelations of a major smuggling operation routing sensitive technology to
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On June 23, 2025—marked as the 2nd of Tir, 1404, on the Persian calendar—a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was announced. This “night of the decree” shifted the trajectory of global affairs;
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The recent arrests of six Ukrainian nationals, along with one U.S. national, have sparked debate about the United States’ covert activities along the Indo-Myanmar border. The suspected attempt at clandestine action is
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We may be approaching the most important turning point in the war that began with the February 28 US-Israeli attack on Iran. Tehran, faced with relentless attacks, may adopt a new form
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The world is again confronting a conflict whose shockwaves extend far beyond the immediate battlefield. The confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and their adversary -Iran has triggered a chain reaction now
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President Donald Trump claimed yesterday that Washington and Tehran have engaged in “very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East,” signaling a
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