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WFP's 2025 Hunger Crisis: Funding Cuts
In 2025, WFP aided 121 million people despite a 40% funding drop, highlighting a structural crisis in global food aid.
2026-07-09
US Strikes Iran Again as Hormuz Ceasefire F
U.S. Central Command conducts strikes on Iran, targeting over 80 sites as tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire collapses.
2026-07-09
U.S. Strikes 90 Iranian Targets; Tehran Hits
U.S. military strikes 90 Iranian targets, Iran retaliates with drone attacks on Gulf bases, ending a fragile truce.
2026-07-09
US Steps Back from South China Sea Talks
The US has stepped back from South China Sea Code of Conduct talks, allowing ASEAN and China to take the lead, altering regional security dynamics.
2026-07-09
US Steps Back from South China Sea Talks
The US has ceded control of the South China Sea Code of Conduct negotiations to ASEAN and China, impacting regional security and diplomacy.
2026-07-09
Ukraine's UN Security Council Strategy
Ukraine's UN Security Council session on July 9 aims to extend Russia's isolation but faces challenges in the Global South.
2026-07-09
Türkiye–UK Defence Partnership Deepens NATO T
The Türkiye-UK Security and Defence Partnership solidifies Ankara's NATO ties, enhancing military cooperation and intelligence sharing.
2026-07-09
Turkey's F-35 Reset: What Trump Can Deliver
Trump's commitment to lift CAATSA sanctions and reconsider the F-35 sale to Turkey faces legal hurdles and congressional opposition, benefiting European defense firms.
2026-07-09
Trump's Ukraine Patriot Missile Deal
Trump grants Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missiles, but the timeline is years, not weeks, as Kyiv faces ongoing Russian attacks.
2026-07-09
Trump's Trade Threat to Spain Explained
Trump's order to halt trade with Spain faces legal challenges after Supreme Court ruling, while EU prepares to respond with its own measures.
2026-07-09
Taiwan's Coast Guard Patrol with Foreign MPs
Seven foreign lawmakers join Taiwan's Coast Guard patrol, highlighting rising Chinese maritime pressure and Taiwan's strategic response.
2026-07-09
Taiwan Warns of New Indo-Pacific Status Quo
Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Minister warns that China's maritime pressure risks creating a new status quo in the Indo-Pacific before allies react.
2026-07-09
Sudan's Drone War: A Broken Embargo
Khaled Khiari's briefing reveals that Sudan's conflict is now defined by drone warfare and arms flows, exposing the ineffectiveness of the 2005 embargo.
2026-07-09
Russia's Support for Africa's UN Seats
Russia supports Africa's push for UN Security Council seats but insists on terms that maintain its veto power, complicating reform efforts.
2026-07-09
Russia Backs Africa's UN Security Council Bid
Russia endorses African Union's demand for UNSC seats, aiming for diplomatic leverage on Ukraine and Sudan while facing a shrinking influence in the Sahel.
2026-07-09
Repsol's Horcón Deal: US Oil Colony
Repsol's July 2026 deal with PDVSA marks the first US-controlled oil operation in Venezuela, reshaping energy dynamics.
2026-07-09
Repsol's Horcón Deal Tests Trump's Oil Order
Repsol's June 2026 deal with PDVSA marks Spain's entry into US-controlled Venezuelan oil, sidelining Chinese interests.
2026-07-09
Pakistan Signs Security Pact With Russia
Pakistan signs a security MoU with Russia and strengthens ties with China and Sri Lanka, focusing on counter-terrorism efforts against the TTP.
2026-07-09
NATO's 12-Nation Minerals Pact Explained
NATO launches a 12-nation project to stockpile critical raw materials, revealing strategic divides among allies and China's dominance in refining.
2026-07-09
Marcos Orders AFP to Hold the Line in SCS
President Marcos orders the Armed Forces of the Philippines to hold their ground in the West Philippine Sea as tensions with China escalate.
2026-07-09
Marcos Hardens Philippine Line in South China
President Marcos orders AFP to sustain external defense in the West Philippine Sea, marking a significant shift in strategy against Chinese aggression.
2026-07-09
Lavrov Secures AU Deal Ahead of Summit
On July 7, 2026, Russia and the African Union formalized annual consultations and UNSC coordination, strengthening Moscow's diplomatic ties ahead of the summit.
2026-07-09
Kim's Premier Visits Beijing: A New Era
Pak Thae Song's Beijing visit signals a new phase in China-North Korea relations, emphasizing strategic cooperation against US influence.
2026-07-09
Iran's MuddyWater Exploits Ransomware Tactics
Iran's MuddyWater APT disguises espionage as ransomware, challenging global cybersecurity frameworks established since 2021.
2026-07-09