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Information Peru’s interim government announced a state of emergency in Lima following deadly clashes between protesters and police amid growing unrest. The youth-led demonstrations, which have swept across multiple cities, were sparked by frustration over low wages, corruption, and rising organised crime. Violence erupted in the capital on Wednesday, leaving one man dead, identified as […]

Information US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he had authorised the CIA to carry out covert operations in Venezuela, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations. The statement followed a series of US military actions targeting vessels from Venezuela in international waters, which Washington claims are being used to traffic

Information Syria’s transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa is making his first official visit to Moscow since taking office, aiming to rebuild and redefine Syria’s relationship with Russia. According to Damascus, the trip focuses on reshaping bilateral ties and expanding political and economic cooperation. During the visit, al-Sharaa will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss regional

Information Iran’s judiciary announced that two French nationals, believed to be Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, have been sentenced on multiple charges, including espionage for France and Israel. According to Iranian state media, one was handed a total of 31 years in prison and the other 32 years, though they will each serve only the

Information Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country amid a wave of mass protests and military defections, marking the second government toppled by youth-led movements in recent weeks. Opposition leader Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko confirmed that Rajoelina left on Sunday, reportedly aboard a French military aircraft following an alleged deal with President Emmanuel Macron. His departure

Information NATO will conduct its annual nuclear exercise, Steadfast Noon, over a two-week period led by the Netherlands, involving 71 aircraft from 14 member countries. The exercise, which begins Monday, focuses heavily on protecting nuclear weapons before use and ensuring the alliance’s nuclear deterrent remains credible, safe, and effective. Taking place primarily over the North

Information A joint investigation by De Tijd, Direkt36, Der Spiegel, Der Standard, and Paper Trail Media has uncovered that Hungary’s intelligence agency, the Informacios Hivatal (IH), has operated a covert spy network within European Union institutions in Brussels for years. Drawing on insider testimonies from Hungarian intelligence circles, EU officials, and diplomatic sources, the investigation

Information European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that Europe must urgently strengthen its defences against what she described as an escalating campaign of hybrid warfare. Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, she cited recent airspace violations, cyberattacks, and damage to undersea cables as part of a deliberate effort to destabilise the European

Information A bipartisan investigation by the U.S. House Select Committee on China has identified significant gaps in U.S. and allied efforts to restrict China’s access to advanced chipmaking technology. Despite export restrictions by the U.S., Japan, and the Netherlands, varying regulations have allowed Chinese firms to acquire nearly $40 billion in sophisticated manufacturing equipment legally.