South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is concluding his two-day visit to Japan on Sunday before heading to Washington for a high-stakes summit with US President Donald Trump. During his Tokyo stop, Lee met Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday, where the

In today’s volatile world, knowledge-based decision-making has become essential, particularly in national security. Unlike open military conflicts, where armed forces can directly repel aggression, covert threats such as terrorism can only be countered with accurate and timely intelligence. Intelligence is more than just

Three people are in hospital after being found unresponsive during a welfare check at a residence in Leura, about 80 km west of Sydney, on Sunday morning. New South Wales Police said officers arrived around 7:30 a.m. following concerns for the occupants’ wellbeing.

Russia and Ukraine carried out another prisoner exchange on Sunday, involving 146 individuals, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. The United Arab Emirates mediated the swap, which comes amid ongoing humanitarian negotiations despite no breakthrough on a broader ceasefire. As part of the

Israel has vowed to press ahead with its offensive on Gaza City, even as international concern deepens over mounting civilian casualties and rising famine-related deaths. Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that the military assault will continue “with full force” until Hamas is defeated,

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of playing a “game” over calls to meet President Vladimir Putin while questioning his legitimacy and criticizing European allies for prolonging the conflict. Speaking to NBC, Lavrov said Moscow is open to talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Kyiv on Sunday to strengthen defence and energy cooperation, marking another step in Canada’s continued support for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia. The talks resulted in the signing of a

The United States has deployed advanced F-35 fighter jets to South Korea to participate in the ongoing Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) drills, a key summertime combined exercise between the two allies, the United States Forces Korea (USFK) confirmed Monday. The temporary deployment includes

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during his visit to Kyiv, announced a fresh package of military assistance for Ukraine worth 2 billion Canadian dollars ($1.45 billion). The aid, first pledged at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, underscores Canada’s ongoing support as Ukraine continues

Pakistan is reeling under one of its deadliest monsoon seasons in recent years, with at least 788 lives lost and over 1,000 people injured since June 26, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The toll includes 200 children, 117 women, and

The detention of Liu Jianchao, one of China’s most prominent diplomats, has underscored how President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign has shifted from fighting graft to ensuring political control and survival, according to a report in Sri Lanka’s Daily Mirror. Liu, head of the

Authorities in Qinghai Province, China, have launched a full-scale investigation into a deadly bridge construction accident that killed at least 12 workers and left four others missing. The incident occurred early Friday morning on the Qinghai section of the Xining-Chengdu Railway in Jainca

A report has revealed that Pakistan’s intelligence and security agencies are preparing to push anti-India narratives during the upcoming visits of Indian Sikh pilgrims to the country. According to Khalsa Vox, social media chatter pointed to an inter-agency meeting on August 2 at

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is set to hold telephonic discussions with his counterparts from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany on Friday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the talks will focus on lifting “unlawful sanctions” and addressing

In a dramatic development, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided the Maryland home of former U.S. National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton early Friday morning. The operation comes just days after Bolton strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs