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Starlink and Starshield highlight the divide between commercial connectivity and military space power

The growing role of satellite technology in modern conflicts has drawn renewed attention to the differences between Starlink, SpaceX’s commercial internet service, and Starshield, its government-focused security and defence programme. The distinction came into focus after US Secretary of State......

US seeks to expand its influence in Central Asia amid competition with Russia and China

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Uzbekistan on Sunday at the start of a diplomatic and economic tour of Central Asia and India, as Washington seeks to deepen commercial ties in regions where China and Russia have long maintained significant influence. The visit is intended to strengthen partnerships......

Portugal Seizes 3.7 Tonnes of Cocaine After High-Speed Boat Interception

Portuguese authorities have seized approximately 3.7 tonnes of cocaine from a high-speed vessel off the country’s southern coast, in an operation that ended with one Spanish suspect dead and two other men arrested, according to the Portuguese Judicial Police. The operation, announced on Monday,......

International Criminal Court vows to continue investigations despite US sanctions

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has pledged to continue its investigations and prosecutions despite new sanctions announced by the United States, with one of its senior officials condemning the measures as an attempt to undermine international justice and the independence of the judiciary. ICC......

Rubio denounces Amnesty International over allegations of US war crimes in Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected accusations by Amnesty International that the United States violated international humanitarian law during its military campaign against Iran, sharply criticizing the organization and questioning its credibility. Asked about Amnesty International’s......

UN Security Council Extends Darfur Arms Embargo as Sudan War Intensifies

The United Nations Security Council has extended the arms embargo covering Sudan’s Darfur region for another two months, opting for a temporary technical renewal rather than expanding the restrictions nationwide. The unanimous decision by all 15 members of the Council came after weeks of negotiations......

Rubio says no clear path to Ukraine peace talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there currently appears to be no clear path toward a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine, while stressing that Washington remains willing to contribute to efforts aimed at ending the conflict. In an interview with Greek newspaper Kathimerini during his......

Rubio says B-1 bomber withdrawal from UK base was not directly linked to recent incident

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the withdrawal of B-1 bombers from a US military facility in the United Kingdom was not directly connected to a security incident reported near the base last week. Rubio said the US military regularly adjusts the deployment of its forces and equipment according......

US redirects military aid from Europe and Middle East to Latin America

The United States is redirecting $52 million in military assistance originally earmarked for European and Middle Eastern countries to partners in Latin America, marking a shift in Washington’s security priorities under President Donald Trump. The funding, initially allocated to Slovakia, North......