Sri Lanka Navigates Rising Tensions as Iranian Vessel Seized After U.S. Submarine Strike COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka is walking a tightrope of neutrality as it responds to escalating tensions in the Indian Ocean following the sinking of an Iranian warship, the IRIS Dena, by a U.S. Submarine. More than 200 Iranian sailors from … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Intense Israeli airstrikes targeted Tehran and Beirut Friday as the U.S. Reportedly struck an Iranian drone carrier in its ongoing campaign against Iranian warships. Iran responded with retaliatory attacks across the Middle East, a week into a period of sustained bombardment that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned is “about … Read more
U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates: Attacks Spread Across the Middle East The conflict between the U.S. And Iran has rapidly expanded, with attacks now impacting multiple countries across the Middle East. The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was struck by drones on Tuesday, causing a “limited fire” and minor damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry. … Read more
US Military Plane Incident in Philippines Highlights Evolving Training Dynamics A U.S. Air Force plane impacted a concrete barrier while attempting takeoff from a roadway in Laoac, Pangasinan, Philippines, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, injuring all five American personnel on board. The incident occurred during a joint contingency training exercise, raising questions about the risks … Read more
Trump’s Greenland Hospital Ship Proposal: A Sign of Shifting US Arctic Policy? President Trump’s recent announcement regarding a hospital ship to Greenland has sparked confusion and criticism, but also highlights a growing, if sometimes unconventional, US interest in the Arctic region. Whereas the immediate proposal faces logistical hurdles and has been rejected by Greenland’s Prime … Read more
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s military said early Sunday it carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames for recent attacks within Pakistan. The strikes targeted seven camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban, too known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and its affiliates, as well as an affiliate of the Islamic … Read more
Kim Jong Un’s Power Play: What North Korea’s Party Congress Signals for the Future North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has concluded a key Workers’ Party Congress, laying out a vision for the country’s next five years. The meeting, a significant political event held every five years, showcased a confident Kim, touting economic gains and … Read more
GENEVA (AP) — Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for live fire drills as its negotiators held another round of indirect talks with the United States over the Islamic Republic’s disputed nuclear program. It was the first time Iran has announced the closure of the key international waterway, through … Read more
U.S. Tightens Grip on Venezuelan Oil: A New Era of Maritime Interdiction? The recent boarding of the tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean by U.S. Forces marks the latest escalation in a campaign to disrupt Venezuela’s oil trade and enforce sanctions. Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, the U.S. Is actively … Read more
Navy Rethinks Carrier Reliance: A Shift Towards Smaller, More Agile Fleets Washington D.C. – The U.S. Navy is undergoing a strategic reassessment of its global deployment strategy, moving away from a consistent reliance on large aircraft carrier strike groups towards more flexible, tailored deployments of smaller vessels and advanced technologies. This shift, outlined in Admiral … Read more