Fresh hostilities erupt despite a fragile ceasefire, as Hezbollah and Israel Defense Forces trade drone strikes and air raids along the Lebanon border. The escalation raises serious questions over the durability of the Donald Trump-brokered ceasefire, with both sides accusing each other of violations as tensions spiral once again.
Fresh hostilities erupt despite a fragile ceasefire, as Hezbollah and Israel Defense Forces trade drone strikes and air raids along the Lebanon border. The escalation raises serious questions over the durability of the Donald Trump-brokered ceasefire, with both sides accusing each other of violations as tensions spiral once again.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has declared a “disgraceful defeat” for the United States, claiming a new phase in the Hormuz standoff. In a fiery statement, Tehran warned of unprecedented military action if the U.S. blockade continues and insisted its missile and nuclear capabilities are “not for sale.” The remarks come as Donald Trump pushes for renewed talks, even as tensions remain high across the Gulf. With both sides hardening positions, the fragile diplomatic track faces mounting p
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has declared a “disgraceful defeat” for the United States, claiming a new phase in the Hormuz standoff. In a fiery statement, Tehran warned of unprecedented military action if the U.S. blockade continues and insisted its missile and nuclear capabilities are “not for sale.” The remarks come as Donald Trump pushes for renewed talks, even as tensions remain high across the Gulf. With both sides hardening positions, the fragile diplomatic track faces mounting pressure, raising fears that the Iran crisis could spiral into a wider regional confrontation.
Tensions rise over a disputed grain shipment near Port of Haifa as Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of “stolen” exports while Israel halts unloading. With the U.S. focused on the Iran conflict, questions grow over Kyiv’s claims, evidence, and the broader geopolitical fallout involving Ukraine, Israel, and Russia.
Tensions rise over a disputed grain shipment near Port of Haifa as Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of “stolen” exports while Israel halts unloading. With the U.S. focused on the Iran conflict, questions grow over Kyiv’s claims, evidence, and the broader geopolitical fallout involving Ukraine, Israel, and Russia.
What does it really mean when the world spends more on war for the 11th straight year? The latest report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute doesn’t just track numbers it reveals a pattern. A pattern where global instability is no longer reactive but sustained. From the United States still leading but slowly losing its gap to Europe stepping up under pressure and unexpected players like Algeria quietly ramping up the data raises more questions than it answers. Is military s
What does it really mean when the world spends more on war for the 11th straight year? The latest report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute doesn’t just track numbers it reveals a pattern. A pattern where global instability is no longer reactive but sustained. From the United States still leading but slowly losing its gap to Europe stepping up under pressure and unexpected players like Algeria quietly ramping up the data raises more questions than it answers. Is military spending still about immediate threats or are we looking at a long-term shift in how nations prepare for conflict? Why are some regions accelerating while others show restraint even after direct confrontation? And if 2025 looked like this on paper what does 2026 already described as unprecedented actually signal? In this conversation SIPRI researcher Xiao Liang breaks down the numbers behind the headlines the contradictions within them and the patterns that may define the next phase of global security. Because sometimes the most important battles aren’t fought on the ground they’re built into budgets.
As Trump hails his Hormuz blockade as “genius,” leaks say CENTCOM is drafting three new Iran options: a short, intense wave of strikes, fresh infrastructure targets and even a ground move to control parts of the Strait. With Tehran rejecting his latest proposal, Trump may be edging back toward escalation.
As Trump hails his Hormuz blockade as “genius,” leaks say CENTCOM is drafting three new Iran options: a short, intense wave of strikes, fresh infrastructure targets and even a ground move to control parts of the Strait. With Tehran rejecting his latest proposal, Trump may be edging back toward escalation.
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