Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Ankara for a condensed NATO summit centered on managing U.S. involvement and advancing defence commitments, with a Middle East visit to follow.
Ukraine is boosting salaries and extending contract durations for foreign fighters to address manpower shortages, but retaining recruits beyond six months remains a challenge.
Min Zin, an American expert on Myanmar affairs, was arrested in China amid growing concerns over Beijing’s strategic efforts and influence in the conflict-ridden Southeast Asian nation.
Colombia’s president-elect moves swiftly to reestablish ties with Israel amidst shifting U.S. priorities and evolving regional geopolitical dynamics.
Three sons of Iran’s late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared at his funeral service, but Mojtaba Khamenei, the current Supreme Leader, remains absent amid reports of serious injuries.
During the NATO summit hosted by Turkey, the US is expected to approve F-110 engines for Turkey’s KAAN stealth fighter, though Ankara’s exclusion from the F-35 program remains unresolved.
On the US Independence Day, Presidents Putin and Trump held a strategic phone call focusing on the Ukraine conflict and prospects for future cooperation between Russia and the United States.
Iran emphasizes sole responsibility for security in the Strait of Hormuz, warning against foreign military operations and dismissing joint Western efforts to secure the strategic waterway.
The funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began with thousands of mourners chanting slogans targeting the United States and Israel, reflecting longstanding hostilities amid regional conflict.
Iran stages a major funeral to project unity amid a harsh crackdown that has seen thousands detained, including environmental activists, as protests persist.
During a speech at Mount Rushmore, Trump remarked Iran was granted a “week off” for the prolonged funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as negotiations and conflicts unfold.
Iran has initiated a prolonged funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, whose death in ongoing hostilities marks a significant moment for the country’s political and religious hierarchy.