HEADLINES
- A World Security Community of Democratic Nations
- Chinese coastguard face off with Japanese politicians near disputed islands
- Orban criticized by Zelensky
- Russia developing powerful new missile systems – commander
- ‘Stupid’ of Biden to allow long-range strikes on Russia – Trump
- China denies spying in UK
- Trump says Zelensky not invited to inauguration
- Trump is making NATO members very worried about his relationship with Putin
- Belgium to increase NATO standby troops in 2025
- OpenAI whistleblower found dead
- Trump wants ‘day one’ Ukraine ceasefire – NBC
- Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack by cruise missiles and drones
- Russia launches a massive aerial attack against Ukraine with dozens of cruise missiles and drones
- Trump wants EU to send troops to Ukraine – WSJ
- China Pioneers Revolutionary Ram Rotor Detonation Engine
- Russia moved nuclear weapons closer to NATO territory
- Trump wants ‘day one’ US policy changes – Reuters
- Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible
- Terrifying map shows how Russia’s new hypersonic missile could level UK in 8 minutes
- Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in his corruption trial in Israel
- Syrian rebels capture Damascus, saying President Assad has fled
- Biden considering sweeping ‘preemptive pardons’ – media
- No Immunity from Atrocities: Why France Must Enforce the ICC’s Warrant for Netanyahu
- The Canary in China’s Economic Coal Mine
- UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election
- Over a million men have fled Ukraine illegally – MP
- Putin gears up for ceasefire negotiations and possible concessions
- Taiwanese President Lai Faces Protests During Palau Visit Amid Concerns Over Dollar Diplomacy and Militarization
- Why Romania’s Schengen Bid Must Be Halted if Georgescu Wins
- Macron vows to stay in office until 2027
- Cambodian activist detained in Malaysia
- China and Philippines clash at sea
- NATO boss warns Europe facing ‘dire security threat’ over Ukraine peace deal
- Putin closes the door to NATO
- Erdogan issues warning to Syria’s government
- Zelensky dismisses idea of territory for NATO deal
- NATO to step up action against Russian, Chinese ‘sabotage’
- Trump threatens Hamas with ‘hell to pay’
- The Quarrying of Rocks and Sand Dilemma: How Zambales Facilitated China’s Artificial Islands
- Chinese Demand for Rosewood Fuels Criminal Gangs in Africa
- Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syria’s rebel-held northwest
- British spy chief admits ‘covert action’ in Ukraine
- China could devalue yuan to spite Trump – JP Morgan
- Putin official says NATO and US are now at full war with Russia
- UK rejects China’s misrepresentation of international law regarding Taiwan
- Trump is ‘not safe’ – Putin
- Europe, It’s Time to Wake Up on Research Security
- NATO struggles with Russia over the new world order – top general
- Taiwan must be allowed to join INTERPOL
- Trump’s trade threats put the world on a precipice
- More Spyware, Fewer Rules: What Trump’s Return Means for US Cybersecurity
- EU spy agencies fear end of Ukraine conflict – Bloomberg
- Legal threats close in on Israel’s Netanyahu, could impact ongoing wars
- Biden’s missile decision aims to undermine Trump’s Ukraine plans — Serbian Deputy PM
- Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for first time
- EU’s Borrell confirms US U-turn on Ukrainian long-range missile strikes
- Ukraine fires US-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia, Moscow says
- AUKUS to jointly test hypersonic missiles – Pentagon
- France clarifies stance on Ukrainian long-range strikes
- Biden authorizes use of US long-range weapons to strike inside Russia — media
- EU to discuss China Russia drones intelligence
- Trilateral defense ministers meeting in Darwin
- APEC summit kicks off in Peru
- Pentagon leaker handed lengthy prison term
- Trump nominates Gabbard for intelligence chief
- Rubio to back Trump on Ukraine – NYT
- Trump picks Iran hawk for UN envoy
- Global carbon market fraud alert
- NATO admiral complains about Russian nukes
- Zelensky must accept ‘Crimea is gone’ – Trump ally
- Philippine leaders urge strategic collaboration at the Pilipinas Conference 2024
- EU Commission warns staff of spy threat – Politico
- European country announces ‘burqa ban’ start date
- US test-launches nuclear ballistic missile on election day
- Conference commemorating East Turkistan Republics
- Republicans on track to control Congress – AP
- AI will kill writing – scientist
- Borrell hails EU-Japan security deal
- Turkey planning ‘foreign agents’ law – Bloomberg
- Von der Leyen advised to create ‘EU CIA’
- India and China complete border troop disengagement – media
- Serbia’s deputy PM: Why the West has been twisting history since WW2
- Taiwan makes drone purchase from US
- TOP GOV’T OFFICIALS, KEY BIZ LEADERS TO GATHER IN MANILA FOR STRATBASE’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE
- Israel could launch more strikes on Iran – media
- Trump talks to Rogan about previous mistakes
- EU stuck in ‘losing war’ – Orban
- Israel warned Iran ahead of latest strike – Axios
- Israeli airstrike kills journalists – media
- Canada reveals source for India allegations
- Ramaphosa urges BRICS partners to invest in Africa’s industrialization
- Smart Cities in the UK: Embracing Technology for a Sustainable Future
- NATO refuses to support Ukraine’s North Korea claims
- Ukraine conflict will end when US says so – former Czech president
- Putin wants ‘new world order’ – Germany’s top spy
- Cuba has massive power blackout
- UN peacekeepers report another ‘deliberate’ Israeli attack
- Tonga joins the fight against WMD
- EU admits it found no Russian ‘election meddling’
- India to build new missile testing range
- Regional heads in former colony ‘snub’ British king
- Iran issued ‘secret warning’ to US allies – WSJ
- North Korea says artillery ready to ‘open fire’ on South
- Britain pondering troop deployment to Ukraine — The Times
- Gulf states ask US to stop Israel – Reuters
- US weaponizing dollar – Jeffrey Sachs
- Vietnam is racing to build fortified islands in the South China Sea, faster than China.
- Ukraine demands Asian state arrest Putin
- CIA sex scandal exposed on CNN
- Global denuclearization deal was close – Trump
- EU running out of time on Ukraine – Orban
- US Navy was at scene of Nord Stream blasts – media
- Most NATO countries do not support Ukraine’s accession – Hungarian FM
- EU moves towards ‘trade war’ with Beijing
- Zelensky rules out ‘bargaining’ with Russia
- West aims to ‘bring Russians to their knees’ – Slovak prime minister
- US Secret Service struggling to keep staff – NYT
- Netherlands confirms F-16 delivery to Kiev
- Ugandan military chief issues ultimatum to US envoy
- 88 Francophone countries call for Lebanon ceasefire
- NATO member state’s president blocks troops for Ukraine mission
- Iran sends important message to US – Al Jazeera
- Israel will strike back at Iran with US help
- EU ‘could die’ – Macron
- Thousands of Indians trapped as ‘cyber slaves’ – media
- Biden calls for Lebanon ceasefire
- NATO responds to Putin’s nuclear doctrine changes
- Israel struck with hypersonic missiles – Iran
- Harris will plunge US into ‘nightmare’ – Musk
- NATO outlines plans in event of war with Russia
- US a hostage to Israel – NATO state
- World close to being a ‘powder keg’ – UN boss
- Trump threatens to prosecute Google
- US spies accuse Russia of using AI to target election – Reuters
- Ukraine should be ‘realistic’ – NATO country’s president
- EU accused of ‘blackmailing’ applicant state
- NATO state condemns Israel
- Maduro issues Christmas gift warning
- New rape reported every hour in London
- India on track to become third-largest economy – report
- Serbia moves to bring back conscription
- Zelensky to purge more top defense officials – media
- Switzerland to expel hundreds of Russian scientists – media
- Lebanon is at war – PM
- Lebanon pager blasts ‘indistinguishable from terrorism’ – Snowden
- Macron impeachment resolution approved
- US Congress to hold ‘huge’ UFO hearing
- US Navy launches first gender-neutral sub
- German navy passes Taiwan Strait
- Harris wants war with Russia – Trump
- French officials fear WWIII – Le Monde
- Pope opposes both Trump and Harris
- US hikes tariffs on Chinese goods
- Hungary threatens to sue EU
- Pope’s support requested by Bougainville independence leaders
- Iran denies Western ballistic missile claims
- US and China take part in joint military drills – media
- Israel wants US help with Gaza genocide case – Axios
- Dozens escape prison in African state
- North Korea building new naval base
- NATO paratroopers land on electricity wires
- Bougainville independence movement gains traction with Melanesia
- Top German MP threatens X and Telegram with bans
- Erdogan wants ‘Islamic alliance’ against Israel
- Pope calls for end to tribal violence and Bougainville solution
- Hungarian PM suggests Ukraine solution
- Enhancing Maritime Security: Closer Cooperation Between Taiwan Coast Guard and Navy with the Philippines Navy
- EU nations to give Ukraine more tanks
- Shots fired outside Israeli consulate in Munich
- Eurasian organizations hold joint anti-terror summit
- New Delhi approves defense procurement worth $17 billion
- US seizes Maduro’s plane – CNN
- ‘Getting along with Russia is good’ – Trump
- Sun Tzu’s war strategy relevant today
- Switzerland urged to rethink its 500-year neutrality
- ICC orders Asian country to arrest Putin
- What’s Iran up to?
- EU investigating Telegram – FT
- Tensions rising in West Philippine Sea
- Kursk nuclear situation ‘serious’ – IAEA boss
- US nuclear project ‘years’ behind schedule – WSJ
- Telegram founder arrested in France
- Pope condemns Zelensky’s crackdown on Ukraine’s largest church
- Pentagon signs defense deal with India
- US running out of ammo – Trump
- US preparing latest weapons for Ukraine – AP
- UK finally announces crackdown on illegal immigration
- Swiss govt accused of undermining neutrality
- What does China really want in the SCS?
- West risking WWIII – Italian deputy PM
- Netanyahu won’t accept Gaza ceasefire that ends war – Al Jazeera
- NATO member’s president calls for remains of Ukraine to join
- Hamas torpedoes US ceasefire proposal – media
- Vast majority of Brits blame immigration for unrest – poll
- Zelensky criticizes UK government
- Israel expects US and other allies to help bomb Iran
- Poland probably involved in Nord Stream blasts – ex-German spymaster
- Sudanese army boycotts US-sponsored peace summit
- WHO declares new public health ‘emergency’
- India tightens security for Independence Day
- Junior Congresswomen Emulate Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan Strategy
- NATO allies skeptical about Ukraine’s advance into Russia – Bloomberg
- US Senator urges NATO pilots to fight for Ukraine
- Orthodox Church explains nuclear missile blessing rules
- China makes new attempt to approve ‘super embassy’ in London – Telegraph
- Iran seeks to meddle in US elections – Microsoft
- Spain scoured sewers for separatist – Politico
- US spying on Tulsi Gabbard – whistleblowers
- Beijing tests ‘strike capabilities’ in South China Sea
- UK travel alerts issued worldwide
- US troops wounded in attack on Iraq base – media
- Ex-Bangladesh PM lands at Indian airbase
- Olympic ceremony organizers receive death threats – media
- Pentagon chief revokes plea deal for 9/11 suspects
- France warns citizens to leave Iran
- Ukraine on brink of default
- Israeli lawmaker defends anal rape of Palestinian captives
- Poland suggests Hungary leave NATO and EU
- INTERNATIONAL LAWMAKERS ATTEND MAJOR SUMMIT IN TAIPEI
- Contrasts in ASEAN-China maritime disputes
- Asian NATO is evolving
- Trump’s doctor says FBI wrong about assassination attempt
- Indian prime minister to visit Ukraine – media
- Singapore and Philippines Forge Defense Agreement to Bolster Military Engagement and Humanitarian Efforts
- US police no longer trust FBI – report
- North Korea hacker warning
- Israel and US should create ‘Middle East NATO’ – Netanyahu
- Netanyahu requests meeting with Trump
- Hungary issues ultimatum to Ukraine
- Kennedy accuses Democrats of ‘rigging’ nomination
- Zelensky ridiculed by Trump’s son
- Zelensky peace deal would require a referendum – mayor of Kiev
- Israel’s ‘long arm’ will reach its enemies anywhere – claims “Netanyahu” (Mileikowsky)
- What weight does France have in the Indo-Pacific?
- US declassifies nuclear stockpile data
- Pentagon fielding new tech to knock out Chinese and Russian satellites – Bloomberg
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Criticizes Hamas for Continuing War in Gaza Amid Rising Tensions
- NATO Secretly Plans to Expand Forces with 35-50 Extra Brigades in Major Defense-Update
- Message to the UN Secretary-General regarding Ukraine from Antonio Roque
- Biden orders security for Kennedy
- WSC news updates
- NATO chief explains why Poland won’t intercept Russian missiles
- Le Pen rails against political violence
- Zelensky ‘increasingly paranoid’ – Reuters
- Trump Survives Assassination Attempt by 20-Year-Old Shooter in Butler County
- Strengthening Anti-Kidnapping Efforts: The Proposed Cooperation Between SMOCC and the Philippine National Police
- Think Tank calls for more joint patrols in West Philippine Sea.
- NATO preparing for ‘protracted wars’ – Pentagon
- NATO ‘stunned’ by weakness of its military industry – US senator
- EU state to ‘encourage’ Ukrainians to go home and fight
- NATO chief reveals ‘greatest’ risk for bloc
- Kenyan doomsday cult leader goes on trial for terrorism
- NATO could shoot down Russian missiles – Zelensky
- Hamas Drops Key Demand for Possible Ceasefire: Approval of U.S.-Backed Proposal Paves the Way for Phased Deal
- Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iranian Election by 2 Million Votes, Promises Reforms and Engagement with the West
- KEY GOV’T LEADERS, AMBASSADORS, EXPERTS TO JOIN PH’S BIGGEST WEST PH SEA CONFERENCE OF 2024
- The Impact of Kidnapping in the Philippines on International Image and Business Confidence
- U.N. Investigates Allegations of Palestine Monitor Receiving Funds from Pro-Hamas Groups
- China and the Philippines Seek Diplomatic Solutions to Ease Tensions
- North Korean Troops Head to Ukraine: Pentagon Warns of Escalation
- Putin Pushes for Resumption of Intermediate Nuclear-Capable Missile Production.
- Arab League Removes Hezbollah from Terrorist List
- Zelensky preparing ‘plan to end war’
- The Double Standard Against Israel: Holding the Victim Responsible
- Emerging Indo-Pacific Cyber Security Threats and Strengthening Partnerships to Combat Them
- Vietnam Expresses Willingness to Hold Talks with the Philippines on Overlapping Continental Shelf Claims
- Taiwan ‘learning from Ukraine’ to prepare for attack – vice president
- Trump names ‘cause’ of Ukraine conflict
- US to ban popular anti-virus software
- Press freedom ‘shrinking’ in Ukraine – Reporters Without Borders
- African state revokes French company’s uranium mine permit
- Taiwan’s Annual Han Kuang Exercises to Mimic Real Combat Amid Rising Chinese Threat
- New war is coming – UN
- Gaza aid pier could be dismantled – NYT
- Ukraine to retaliate against Israel – envoy
- A Tale of Two Disputes: Philippines and Territorial Claims
- Canada Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a Terrorist Group: Urges Canadians in Iran to Depart
- Mark Rutte Poised to Become Next NATO Secretary General
- Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Designate Russia as State Sponsor of Terrorism
- Kim Jong Un and Putin Forge Strategic Pact Amid Global Tensions
- Beijing all for Moscow close relations with Pyongyang
- Musk wants Ukrainian NGO designated as terrorist group
- US and Poland set up info wars center
- American men shun the US Army
- Philippines Seeks UN Confirmation of Vast Continental Seabed Rights
- Biden providing ‘material aid for terrorism’ – Trump
- Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Calls Civilian Deaths “Necessary Sacrifices” in Leaked Messages
- ‘We must go after everything Russian’ – UK’s Cameron
- China willing to improve ties with India, apparently
- Germany Proposes New Voluntary Military Service Amid Rising Tensions with Russia
- US adds more sanctions against Russia
- Hamas,Israel disagree on US-backed ceasefire
- Israeli troops disguised themselves as Palestinians during hostage rescue operation
- NATO utilizing artificial intelligence
- Central African Republic Suspends Chinese Mining Company Operations Over Alleged Ties to Armed Groups
- Chinese Fighter Jets Approach Dutch Ship in East China Sea
- Le Pen on course for regional power and presidency
- Taiwan War Could Reshape Global Order, Warns Ambassador Kevin Rudd
- Hamas Yet to Respond to Latest Ceasefire Proposal Amidst Rising Tensions
- China’s Aggressive Recruitment of Western Military Trainers Raises Concerns
- Strategic Partnerships Bolster Maritime Economic Security
- Bird Flu Death in Mexico
- Congratulations pour in for Modi following India’s election results
- Tibetan Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama, 88, to Undergo Medical Treatment for His Knees in the U.S.
- Australia Opens Military Doors to Foreigners to Boost Strength
- Iran Faces Censure for Lack of Cooperation with IAEA Board by European Nations Despite U.S. Opposition
- Tensions Escalate in West Philippine Sea as Chinese Coast Guard Seizes Air-Dropped Supplies
- Turkish FM visits occupied East Turkistan
- Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Announces Bid for Iran’s Presidential Election
- Statement of Support to President Marcos Jr’s Shangri-La Dialogue Address
- Japan Provides 64 Million Yen Low-Interest Loan to the Philippines for Patrol Ships
- Russia Using North Korean Missiles in Ukraine, U.S. Defense Intelligence Reports
- China Warns Peace in Peril at Shangri-La Dialogue
- Modi Expected to Secure Third Term as Indian Prime Minister
- Google to Invest $2 Billion in Malaysia for Data Center and Cloud Hub
- Will Trump be jailed?
- Israel Ceasefire Amid Renewed Efforts for Peace
- NATO moving closer to war with Russia – Orban
- Raymond Greene Appointed as Head of the American Institute in Taiwan: A New Era in U.S.-Taiwan Relations
- Japan to study UFO threat
- Raisi helicopter probe brings more questions – Iran
- Russia Pushes for Taliban’s Removal from Terrorist List
- North Korea Spy Satellite Explodes After Liftoff
- U.S. Lifts Ban on Offensive Weapons to Saudi Arabia in Major Diplomatic Shift
- U.S. Urges restraint from Beijing
- Philippines and Japan to sign Defense Training Agreement
- Germany FM Ukraine Statements
- Australia and New Zealand Evacuate Stranded Citizens from Noumea
- Philippines invited to join mineral security group
- India-UK Working Group on Counter-Terrorism held in New Delhi
- Unpacking the Iranian Presidents fatal crash
- Three European nations to recognize Palestine
- Iran reveals more details of Raisi crash
- Former UK Marine accused of spying for Hong Kong
- Australia-Japan-Philippines-United States Defense Ministers’ Meeting
- China’s New Law on Detention of Trespassers Escalates Tensions
- NATO members ‘considering’ sending troops to Ukraine
- France sends army to New Caledonia due to riots
- Will India join the SQAUD?
- Slovak PM Fico shot
- Australia, Canada, Japan, EU bolster strategic partnerships with PH on responsible mining
- White House Under Scrutiny for Withholding Intelligence on Hamas Amidst Israeli Tensions
- Stoltenberg calls out China
- Russia’s Defense Minister dismissed
- Biden Withholds Weapons to Israel: A Foreign Policy Blunder
- Indian troops exit Maldives following nudge from ‘pro-China’ leader
- TOP LEADERS, AMBASSADORS JOIN BIGGEST MINING CONFERENCE OF 2024
- Russia threatens retaliation for attacks with British weapons
- Towards a new Kashmir policy
- Assemble the SQUAD!
- James Black joins WSC
- Afghanistan,China, Pakistan Triangle
- Burma’s spring revolution needs US support now
- China tests new aircraft carrier
- US warns of new China ‘nuclear threat’
- Food Security challenges ahead
- Protest at Japanese Embassy Palau: Stop Radiological Terrorism
- NATO chief warns Ukraine not to expect membership deal this year
- Sogavare bows out Solomon Islands PM race
- U.S. will upgrade ”Doomsday Plane”
- Balikatan 2024, A practice for war?
- Tensions Escalate in the Middle East, Prompting Russian Intervention
- Israel threatens ‘painful blows’ to Hamas
- Have Iran and Israel always been enemies?
- Israel calls for Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be designated as terrorist organization
- Trilateral Meeting Between US, Japan, and Philippines Signals Strong Alliance
- U.S., Philippines, Japan Countering China
- US, allies show of force in West Philippine Sea
- Like Ukraine, Taiwan boosts maritime drone production
- The South China Sea / West Philippine Sea:
- A Positive Development for Australia-Philippines Relations
- The South China Sea / West Philippine Sea:
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