Starmer defends Trump-enraging Chagos Islands deal – POLITICO
“It has been raised with the White House at the tail end of last week, over the weekend…
South Sudan launches offensive against opposition forces: What to know | Politics News
South Sudan’s army, following territorial losses in recent weeks, has announced a major military operation against opposition forces,…
Diplomats Worry Xi’s Purge Will Curb Critical Contact With China
Xi Jinping’s purge of top Chinese generals has cost Western governments a key contact and deepened fears that…
How to Start World War III and Spike Oil Prices: Iran Decides to Close the Strait of Hormuz
Summary and Key Points: Amid rising tensions in January 2026, Iran has renewed threats to “close” the Strait…
European leader spoke of shock at Trump’s state of mind after Mar-a-Lago meeting – POLITICO
Fears about the U.S. president’s health are “rapidly becoming a more conversed topic at all levels,” said an…
Investigators say deadly midair collision near DC followed years of ignored warnings about traffic
WASHINGTON — National Transportation Safety Board members were deeply troubled Tuesday over years of ignored warnings about helicopter…
Pentagon downplays China threat: What it means for US allies | Explainer News
The United States no longer views China as a top security priority, according to the Pentagon’s 2026 National…
Why Minnesota Can’t Do More to Stop ICE
With the marshals under attack, Kennedy deployed first the Mississippi National Guard and then thousands of federal troops…
US military moves Navy, Air Force assets to the Middle East: What to know | Explainer News
A United States aircraft carrier strike group is heading towards the Gulf as tensions build with Iran. The…
After outrage, Trump backtracks on criticism of UK troops in Afghan war – POLITICO
U.S. President Donald Trump said British troops “were among the greatest of all warriors” in the Afghan war,…
Trump retreated from NATO tariffs over Greenland but may cross a red line on US military bases there
President Donald Trump and NATO temporarily defused a crisis over his attempt to take over Greenland, but details…
New US defense strategy downgrades Europe, elevates Greenland to American priority – POLITICO
The document argues that Europe is economically and militarily capable of defending itself, noting that non-U.S. NATO members…