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Is Europe starting to come to its senses on Ukraine?

The Trump administration’s latest initiative to end the war is creating heartburn in Europe. “We have to pressure the ag...

China Takes Its Lawfare to Sea

Beijing is making life difficult for Panamanian ships, and others could be next.

Putin’s Strategy Is Working

Trump could salvage the Kremlin’s objectives in Ukraine.

New report tracks how Russia helps China build better drones

The investigation found that Russian designs for rocket-launched drones likely helped shape weapons China unveiled in 20...

Taiwan rebuffs China's commemorations for post-World War Two 'restoration' of island

TAIPEI, Oct 27 - Taiwan's defence minister on Tuesday said China was waging \"cognitive warfare\" after Beijing marked t...

PACNEWS TWO, 27 OCTOBER 2026

In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Timor Leste key to Australia’s regional security network: Aust deputy PM Marles2. PNG — B...

Russian troops evacuate 87 civilians from Kupyansk-Uzlovoy — diplomat

According to Rodion Miroshnik, Ukrainian forces carried out a series of mortar and drone attacks on civilians during the...

In Israel, Eisenkot tries quiet appeal to oust Netanyahu

Gadi Eisenkot, the man who could unseat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, almost always dresses in black, speak...

MDL issue requires concessions unlikely from either side: experts

South Korea's push for military talks with North Korea over the Military Demarcation Line faces a basic problem: Agreein...

Jordan strikes militant groups in Syria after church attack

Jordanian military air force jets had “destroyed several terrorist positions” and killed and wounded “numerous members” ...

Local ceasefire in besieged Oleshky begins, Ukrainian, Russian officials say

A ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Russian occupied city began as Russian forces launched ballistic miss...

PACNEWS ONE, 27 OCTOBER 2026

In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — U.S commits more than US$44 million to combat Pacific Transnational crime2. PNG — NCD Gov...

Makkah pact allies move from defence to diplomacy

• Pakistan’s army chief, Saudi defence minister, Turkish spymaster meet top Iranian officials• Pezeshkian backs understa...

US bans vehicles from China’s BYD at Japan military base, calling them ‘unacceptable’ risk

US military says the restrictions on the electric vehicles at Kadena airbase also apply to delivery drivers and taxisOne...

Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attack

The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.

Saudi defense pact countries push for peace in Tehran

Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met Iranian officials ‌in Tehran on Monday in a bid to deescalate t...

On nuclear policy, Koizumi agrees with Finnish defense chief: Japan ‘must not be naive’

The two defense ministers discussed the Nordic country's decision to allow nuclear weapons onto its soil as Japan weighs...

Russian attack on Kyiv kills one, injures 10, hits educational institution, metro station

A Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Monday killed at ‌least one person and injured 10, including s...

Russia halts strikes on Ukraine’s Kherson as Oleshky ceasefire takes effect

The localised ceasefire, secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, will allow evacuations and aid deliveries to Oleshky.

Why are Turkey, Pakistan, Qatar and Indonesia joining forces?

A decision by Turkey, Pakistan, Qatar and Indonesia to jointly develop and produce weapons systems marks a major push to...

Air defences destroy four Houthi drones targeting Saudi Arabia's southern region, Saudi-coalition says

Air defences destroy four Houthi drones targeting Saudi Arabia's southern region, Saudi-coalition says The Saudi-led coa...

7 civilians killed in Jordan strike on Syrian militants in retaliation to church attack

Kim Jong Un’s surprise China visit and rising tensions at the DMZ

Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim joins the NK News Podcast this week to discuss Kim Jong Un’s surprise v...

Jordan strikes militant groups in Syria after church attack

The Jordanian military said it had struck "terrorist organisations" in neighbouring Syria on Monday in retaliation for a...

Australia to host USS Colorado as first US nuclear submarine under Aukus pact

The Pentagon has assigned the USS Colorado as the first US nuclear-powered attack submarine to join a rotating force to ...

Russian forces introduce ceasefire in Kherson direction

The ceasefire is part of the preparations for a humanitarian operation near the town of Alyoshki

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missiles launched towards Eastern Region

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missiles launched towards Eastern Region The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen...

Syria closes border crossing with Jordan after airstrikes

Earlier, the Syrian Foreign Ministry said it had notified Amman of the decision, citing Jordan’s failure to coordinate i...

Taiwan looks to autonomous swarms to counter Beijing’s grey-zone pressure

Taiwan is developing an AI-powered system to coordinate drone fleets for maritime surveillance and countering “grey-zone...

Romania says Russia-run sabotage network set fire near weapons factory

Authorities say the fire in September is part of a broader campaign against European countries that support Ukraine.

Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast

Ukraine used strike drones in an attack that took several hours near the city of Khrustalnyi, according to Ukrainian mon...

China and Russia are redrawing Arctic trade. Can Europe fight back?

China and Russia are tightening their grip on Arctic shipping routes, turning the rapidly warming region into a new geop...

Jordanian airstrikes kill five civilians in southern Syria, officials say

According to the Daraa Governorate administration, women and children are among the killed, as well as a 65-year-old man

What message is China sending with latest footage of ‘no-notice’ DF rocket drill?

China has released footage of its troops carrying out a “no-notice” rocket launch as part of an ongoing effort by state ...

Beijing is boosting ‘Ocean Wave’

Donovan’s Deep Dives: Taiwan’s defense buildup needs more than shiny new toys

Iran war live: Iran says US ‘not serious’ about talks; ship ablaze off Iraq

Iran says the United States is "not serious" about negotiations as UKMTO reports a ship on fire off the coast of Iraq.

Why the Netherlands Must Hold the Line on ASML

If the Netherlands agrees to US export controls, it must be mindful of its vulnerability to retaliatory measures from Be...

Jordan launches air strikes in Syria in response to a fatal church shooting

Syria denies prior coordination with Jordan after deadly air strikes hit two provinces, killing at least seven people.

Jordan attacks Syria in response to Karak church attack

Jordan’s air force has carried out several strikes in southern Syria in response to Friday’s church attack.