Conflicts & Security

Germany sends a minesweeper to the Mediterranean, eyeing potential deployment in Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran.

Iran accuses the U.S. of cease-fire violations in the Hormuz Strait, heightening tensions in a critical global shipping lane.

Germany downplays U.S. troop reduction, focusing on economic impact rather than security concerns, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Sri Lankan police arrest 22 Buddhist monks after discovering 110kg of cannabis in their luggage, igniting a national conversation on smuggling.

Iran alleges a confrontation with a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz. The US denies any encounter, raising regional tensions.

Escalating conflict as Russian strikes kill 10; Ukraine claims drone hits on Russian oil tankers.

A buried wartime relic exploded under a campfire in Upper Austria, injuring five children aged 10 to 14, highlighting lingering WWII dangers.

President Zelenskyy addresses troop morale with salary increases and phased discharges amid frontline fatigue in Ukraine.

Escalating Iran war drives oil prices, blocking aid through Hormuz. NGOs urge humanitarian corridor.

Saher Alghorra's award-winning photographs capture the stark realities and human stories within Gaza's ongoing conflict.

A WWII relic exploded under a campfire in Austria, injuring five children, ages 10-14, highlighting the enduring dangers of wartime munitions.

Kenya grapples with over 100 gangs as political violence fears escalate ahead of elections, posing significant risks to national stability.