Defence and security

  China has officially launched its first next-generation amphibious assault ship, strengthening its rapidly expanding navy in a direct challenge to the military power of the United States. The new ship, the Type 076, was unveiled during a ceremony at a Shanghai shipyard on Friday. Named Sichuan after a southwestern province, the vessel represents a […]

  In Gaza, an Israeli airstrike targeting a multi-story building in Jabalya left at least 27 people dead, according to Gaza Civil Defense reports. The building, which housed over 50 displaced individuals, was the residence of the Mbahouh family, and many of the casualties were trapped in a warehouse beneath the structure when the strike […]

  Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has attributed part of the recent surge in violence in Sinaloa to actions by the United States, pointing to a wave of deadly incidents in the state. Over the past two weeks, dozens of bodies have been found on streets and highways, reflecting an alarming spike in bloodshed. […]

  Intercepted communications between Russian soldiers have unveiled concerns over the integration and management of North Korean troops, who are reportedly being deployed to assist Russia’s military efforts. The audio clips, released by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence on Friday, reveal Russian soldiers questioning how they will command, equip, and coordinate these new recruits, referring to them […]