The South African government has formally approached the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking additional measures to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as confirmed by Vincent Magwenya, the spokesperson for President Cyril Ramaphosa. Expressing concern over the escalating situation in Gaza, Magwenya emphasized that South Africa has appealed to the ICJ for additional measures... 

The F-35A fighter jets manufactured in the United States have received certification to carry B61-12 free-fall bombs, marking them as the first fifth-generation aircraft authorized to carry nuclear weapons. The announcement was made by Russ Goemaere, a spokesperson for the F-35 Joint Program Office, in a statement to Breaking Defense magazine on Friday. The ten-year certification program, initially... 

Russian President Vladimir Putin wants the West to know that he is aware that NATO and the U.S. are preparing to strike Moscow and that he would not have qualms about using the country’s nuclear arsenal to “destroy civilization.” According to Reuters, the Ukraine war has triggered the worst crisis in Moscow’s relations with the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Putin... 

It’s very likely that the government Kim Jong Un will soon ramp up its provocative missile tests once again, given that the US and South Korean militaries have just kicked off their spring drills. The ‘Freedom Shield’ exercises began Monday and are scheduled to run through March 14. Importantly, these are the first annual joint Freedom Shield drills since Pyongyang pulled out of a 2018 inter-Korean... 

In a harrowing turn of events, the world teetered on the brink of a potential global conflict as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis narrowly escaped a fatal missile attack in Odesa, bringing NATO perilously close to direct military engagement with Russia. The missile, allegedly launched from Moscow, detonated a mere 500 feet (150 meters) away from the... 

Haiti’s problems just went from bad to worse, as the UN and embattled Haitian government of Ariel Henry (who is currently abroad as armed rebels seek his ouster) prepare a Kenyan peacekeeping force to intervene amid constant armed gang warfare which have taken over the streets of Port-au-Prince. Despite for months not having had control of the capital city, authorities have ordered a nighttime curfew... 

In the upcoming March plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, a pivotal historical grievance will take center stage — the restitution of Romania’s national treasure, which was unlawfully seized by Russia over a century ago. MEP Eugen Tomac (PMP) has spearheaded an impactful move by introducing a draft resolution titled “Return of the national treasure of Romania, illegally... 

In a stark warning, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the imperative for eastern NATO members to brace themselves for potential conflict with Russia, asserting that Moscow’s ambitions may not cease even if it defeats the forces in Kiev. Speaking at a hearing of the US House Armed Services Committee on Thursday, Austin urged lawmakers to approve additional funding for Kiev’s... 

In the heart-wrenching aftermath of an overnight Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Odesa, seven lives were tragically lost, including that of a mother and her baby, marking another grim chapter in the relentless bombing campaign targeting civilians. The deceased mother, identified by her sister as Anna, was in her second-floor bedroom when the strike occurred. A florist and decorator,... 

Recent statements from Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s longstanding foreign minister and a key ally of President Vladimir Putin, have sparked apprehension on social media, raising concerns about a potential future invasion by Moscow into another European nation. Lavrov’s remarks come in the aftermath of a significant meeting in Transnistria, a breakaway region of the former Soviet republic of... 

The recent developments in Transnistria, particularly its appeal to Russia for “protection,” have raised concerns about the potential for a significant geopolitical shift in the region. Speculation abounds that Transnistria, a Russian-controlled enclave in Moldova, might be moving towards voting to join Russia, marking the first such referendum since 2006. The current deployment of Russia’s... 

Ukraine has been given the greenlight to formalize its membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization by NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg who declared the decision was made “for your security and for ours.” “Ukraine will join NATO. It is not a question of if, but of when,” Stoltenberg declared as western leaders gathered in Kyiv to pledge support and mark the second anniversary of Russia’s... 

Germany is reportedly exploring diplomatic channels with India and Arab nations to secure additional artillery shells for Ukraine. Concerns about potential collapse of Kyiv’s defenses due to ammunition shortages prompted Western intelligence warnings. The US, Ukraine’s primary donor, has faced delays in providing defense aid due to Congressional approval issues. House Republicans link aid approval... 

French President Emmanuel Macron has openly discussed the potential deployment of European troops to Ukraine in an effort to aid Kyiv in its war against Russia. This consideration, though currently unlikely, prompted a strong response from the Kremlin, with a NATO official stating that the alliance has “no plans” to deploy combat troops in Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, present... 

The secessionist region of Transnistria, internationally recognized as part of Moldova, appears poised to inject new tension into Russia’s war in Ukraine. A congress of deputies from various local administrative levels is scheduled for February 28 in the capital, Tiraspol, a format previously reserved for significant events since the unilateral declaration of independence in 1990. Dissident...