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Colombian President accuses top guerrilla leader of corrupting army

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the country’s most wanted guerrilla leader, Ivan Mordisco, of bribing members of the military to evade capture. According to the government, Mordisco—whose real name is Néstor Gregorio Vera—recently escaped into the Amazon rainforest......

Morocco emerging as a future African hub for military drone training

Morocco is positioning itself as a future regional hub for military drone training in Africa, following the announcement of a new training center supported by the United States. The initiative reflects a broader transformation in security cooperation across the continent. The project was highlighted......

Asian markets rebound as Iran signals Hormuz transit framework with Oman

South Korean stocks surged on Friday after Iran indicated it was working with Oman to develop a framework for overseeing maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz, offering a measure of hope for a partial reopening of the strategic waterway after more than a month of near-total closure. The Kospi......

Poland opens investigation into attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Poland has launched a formal investigation into an attack targeting its soldiers serving in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The incident occurred during a patrol conducted by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), when an improvised explosive device was used against......

Russia conducts nuclear missile drills in Siberia amid rising tensions

Russia has carried out military exercises involving its strategic nuclear missile forces in Siberia, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain combat readiness amid heightened geopolitical tensions. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, the drills included operations with Yars intercontinental ballistic......

Sweden boosts air defence spending with major procurement plan

Sweden has announced a major investment in air defence systems, committing approximately 8.7 billion Swedish crowns to strengthen its military capabilities amid rising security concerns in Europe. Defence Minister Pal Jonson emphasized that enhancing protection against aerial threats has become a top......

Morocco emerges as strategic NATO partner in the southern neighborhood

Morocco has strengthened its position as a strategic partner for the NATO, according to the alliance’s 2025 annual report, highlighting its growing role in the southern neighborhood amid ongoing security challenges. The report underscores a significant evolution in cooperation between NATO and......

Myanmar Junta leader elected vice president amid ongoing political crisis

Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing has been elected vice president by the lower house of parliament, marking a significant step toward consolidating his political power following the 2021 coup. The vote comes after legislative elections organized by the ruling junta, which authorities have......

Spain closes airspace to U.S. aircraft involved in Iran conflict

The Spanish government has closed its airspace to U.S. aircraft involved in the ongoing conflict against Iran, according to Defense Minister Margarita Robles. Spain’s left-leaning government has expressed strong opposition to U.S.-Israeli military actions in the region. Robles clarified that the......