Nigeria's army rescues 31 hostages after church attack
The army reported the attack occurred during Easter celebrations at a church in northwestern Kaduna state.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
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Briefing: Ukraine's Zelensky meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus, pushes military deals
Strategic angle: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Damascus with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, aiming to strengthen security ties amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
US Fighter Jet Downed: Insights from Spencer Boyer
Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense discusses Iran's claim of shooting down a US fighter jet.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Several injured by Israeli strikes on Lebanese city Tyre
Israel has repeatedly struck the ancient southern Lebanese city of Tyre, injuring several inhabitants amid fears of permanent displacement.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Ramstein: Controversy in Germany over military base's role in Middle East war
Strategic angle: Germany's Ramstein airbase is at the center of a heated debate regarding its involvement in U.S. military operations in the Middle East.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
‘Disturbing trend’ of US-Israeli strikes hitting non-military targets in Iran
Recent US-Israeli strikes in Iran have increasingly targeted non-military sites, raising concerns about civilian casualties.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Zelenskyy warns US-Iran war could divert critical aid from Ukraine
Strategic angle: President Zelenskyy has cautioned that ongoing conflicts may jeopardize essential military support for Ukraine.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Briefing: Trump weighs military operation to extract Iran’s uranium
Strategic angle: Discussion of potential military action to secure uranium resources.
Editorial Staff Apr 5
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal as search continues for missing US pilot
US President Donald Trump warns Tehran of dire consequences if a deal is not reached within 48 hours amid ongoing search efforts for a downed American pilot.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: German XXL frigate on the horizon - but when will the super warship arrive?
Strategic angle: Germany plans to launch the world's largest frigate, the F126, by 2029, aimed at enhancing its naval capabilities.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Young German Men Refusing Military Service
Strategic angle: As the Bundeswehr faces a soldier shortage, more young men are opting out of voluntary military service.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: RFI Investigation: Ukrainian military in Libya and the strike on the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz
Strategic angle: French journalists report the presence of more than 200 Ukrainian military specialists in Libya and their alleged involvement in the attack on the Arctic Metagaz vessel using a maritime drone.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: What is Israel's military objective in Lebanon?
Strategic angle: Israel's operations in Lebanon raise concerns about a potential new occupation as it seeks to weaken Hezbollah.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Second US Air Force plane crashed in Persian Gulf region, New York Times reports
Strategic angle: A second US Air Force plane has reportedly crashed in the Persian Gulf region, according to a report by the New York Times.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs
Strategic angle: Trump's proposal aims to increase military funding while cutting back on domestic initiatives.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Israel's PM says 70% of Iran's steel production capacity destroyed, hindering weapons production
Strategic angle: Israel claims significant damage to Iran's steel production, impacting its military capabilities.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: UK deploys Rapid Sentry anti-drone system to Kuwait to fend off attacks, air force says
Strategic angle: Gulf countries including Kuwait face increased threats amid escalating tensions in the region.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Marine archaeologists discover Danish warship destroyed by Nelson’s fleet 225 years ago
Strategic angle: Excavation efforts are underway for the Dannebroge before a housing project begins.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: People of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, says military ruler
Strategic angle: Ibrahim Traoré, who took power in 2022 coup, tells state broadcaster ‘we must tell the truth, democracy isn’t for us’
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Kyiv region under 'massive' daytime drone and missile attack by Russia, officials say
Strategic angle: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness for a truce, but the Kremlin claims no proposals were received.
Editorial Staff Apr 3