Category : Defence Security


Hegseth's Defense Leadership: A Foreseeable Catastrophe

Pete Hegseth's tenure as defense secretary has proven disastrous, marked by misleading statements, promotion of violence, and clashes with the press, confirming warnings from critics about his lack of qualifications.

Australia Prosecutes War Crimes as Global Impunity Grows

Geoffrey Robertson argues Australia's prosecution of Ben Roberts-Smith for war crimes demonstrates the Nuremberg legacy endures, contrasting with global impunity for leaders like Putin and Trump who undermine international law.

Peckham Predator Convicted for Train Assault on Teen

A 50-year-old Tajikistan national from Peckham has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences after a prolonged attack on a 13-year-old girl on an intercity train. The British Transport Police conducted an 11-day manhunt.

Ukraine Ceasefire Stalls Amid US Security Doubts

As US security assurances fade and casualties mount, Ukraine's ceasefire efforts face new hurdles. Divisions over Iran and Trump's rhetoric fuel concerns about lasting peace in the conflict.

US Firebomb Plot Tied to Extremist Jewish Group

A man charged with plotting to firebomb a pro-Palestine activist's home is connected to the JDL 613 Brotherhood, a group supporting violence against Palestinians and platforming a convicted terrorist.

UK Navy Foils Russian Submarine Cable Surveillance

Defence Secretary John Healey reveals a month-long UK operation in the North Sea, where warships and aircraft forced Russian submarines to abandon attempts to survey critical undersea infrastructure.

Strait of Hormuz Ceasefire: Open or Closed?

Conflicting reports emerge as the US claims the Strait of Hormuz is open under a ceasefire, while Iran threatens vessels. Experts explain the geopolitical tensions and control over this vital oil route.

US-Iran Ceasefire Under Strain as Conflicts Persist

A tentative ceasefire between the US and Iran is already encountering obstacles, with unresolved issues over nuclear rights and the Strait of Hormuz, while Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten to unravel the deal.

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