
Abbas delays Palestinian elections, raising governance risks for PA
Mahmoud Abbas postponed Palestinian parliamentary and presidential elections to September 2027, extending governance uncertainty for the PA.

Mahmoud Abbas postponed Palestinian parliamentary and presidential elections to September 2027, extending governance uncertainty for the PA.

Russia has created a shadow air fleet comprising military and private aircraft to supply its forces in Africa’s Sahel, bypassing Western sanctions through a complex logistics network.

Donald Trump aims to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the APEC summit to restart stalled nuclear negotiations amid growing regional security concerns.

Russia’s use of a North Korean ballistic missile in Ukraine marks a new phase in their military partnership, posing increased challenges for Ukraine’s defense and regional security.

The US will reduce fighter jets and naval assets supplied to NATO in Europe, shifting military focus towards the Indo-Pacific region and prompting NATO to adjust burden-sharing.

Twenty-two countries accuse Iran of orchestrating attacks targeting Jewish communities and dissidents abroad, warning of violations of sovereignty and calling for immediate cessation.

Ukraine apologized to Greece for a maritime drone incident near Lefkada, attributing it to ongoing Russian aggression and underscoring commitments to maritime law and bilateral ties.

Russia's new military-technical agreement with the Taliban may open arms transfers and reflects Moscow's strategic recalibration in Central Asia.

North Korea conducts tactical ballistic, artillery, and AI-guided cruise missile tests as part of a five-year defense modernization plan, signaling enhanced military capabilities.

UN peacekeeping personnel numbers fell to their lowest in 25 years in 2025 due to funding shortages and geopolitical tensions, threatening multilateral conflict resolution efforts.

Ukraine has gained the strategic initiative over Russia by intensifying drone strikes and reclaiming territory, marking a crucial shift in the ongoing conflict dynamics.