World News
Latest world news and updates
Total: 2272
Tensions Spike: Israeli Media Says Iran’s Army Commander Killed as Iran Strikes U.S. Bases in Gulf
Israeli media say Iran’s army commander Amir Hatami was killed in Israeli strikes, a claim Tehran has not confirmed. Iran says it has struck U.S. military bases across the Middle East, with reported missile attacks in Bahrain and explosions in the UAE and Kuwait, raising the risk of a wider regional escalation that could draw in U.S. forces and disrupt global trade.
U.S. and Israel Mount Largest Sea‑Air Posture in Decades as Explosions Rock Tehran
Explosions in Tehran on 28 February preceded Israeli claims of a joint U.S.-Israeli "preventive" strike, while Washington has concentrated the largest U.S. sea and air force presence in the region since 2003. The mobilization — carrier groups, stealth fighters, tanker relocations and a new loitering‑munitions task force — raises the stakes and the risk of wider regional war and economic disruption.
Beijing Urges World to Resist a 'New Japanese Militarism' as Tokyo Signals Security Overhaul
China’s defence ministry has criticised Japan’s moves to revise security doctrines and arms-export rules, calling them a resumption of dangerous nationalism and urging the world to resist a “new Japanese militarism.” Beijing framed its own actions as defensive while warning that Tokyo’s political shift could erode the post‑war order and raise regional tensions.
US Voices Support for Pakistan After Deadly Afghanistan Border Clashes, UN Urges Diplomacy
A deadly exchange of fire along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border on 26 February prompted a US statement backing Pakistan’s right to self‑defence and condolences to Pakistani officials. The UN called for diplomatic resolution, while the incident raises concerns about escalation along an already volatile frontier.
Chinese Students in Tehran Describe Panic After U.S.-Israel Airstrikes; Communications and Transit Disrupted
Chinese students in Tehran reported close-range explosions, disrupted communications and interrupted travel plans after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February. China’s embassy had issued a prior warning and is coordinating contingency measures as students consider overland evacuation routes if flights remain suspended.
Trump Signals Imminent ‘Major Decision’ on Iran as U.S. Military Posture Tightens
President Trump warned on February 27 that he must make a "major decision" on Iran, expressing frustration with stalled nuclear talks and repeatedly keeping military force on the table. The comments coincided with renewed U.S. military deployments to the Middle East, evacuation orders from Israel, and travel advisories — moves that have heightened the risk of confrontation.
Echoes of 2003: U.S. Rhetoric on Iran Raises Fears of an Iraq‑style Build‑Up to War
The United States has intensified military deployments and public accusations against Iran, raising alarms that Washington may be following an Iraq‑war playbook of overstating threat to justify intervention. International agencies and some intelligence assessments contradict claims of an imminent Iranian nuclear or intercontinental missile threat, while signs of Israeli‑U.S. coordination and low domestic support for new foreign wars complicate the picture.
European States Urge Citizens to Avoid Travel to Iran and Other Middle East Hotspots as Tensions Escalate
Several European countries, including Cyprus and Belgium, have issued travel advisories urging citizens to avoid travel to Iran and other parts of the Middle East and to leave the country if already present. The coordinated warnings reflect governments’ rising concern about regional instability and have immediate practical and diplomatic implications for travel, commerce and consular operations.
China Tightens the NCO Pipeline: PLA Wraps Up 2026 Spring Sergeant Selection as Professionalisation Push Continues
The PLA is finalising its 2026 spring NCO selection and promotion round, a regulated process combining technical assessments and political vetting to build a more professional non‑commissioned officer corps. Strengthening the NCO pipeline supports China’s broader military modernisation by preserving technical expertise and improving unit readiness, while maintaining tight party oversight of personnel.
Classmates in the South Pacific: How China’s Diplomats Turn Local Ties into Strategic Reach
Two veteran Chinese diplomats, classmates from the same foreign‑affairs academy, describe how their careers came to intersect in the South Pacific, where China has deepened ties with island states through disaster relief, high‑level visits and diplomatic initiatives. Their story illustrates Beijing’s broader effort to translate ideological and strategic priorities — from the Maritime Silk Road to the "community of shared future" — into practical influence in a geopolitically sensitive region.
Keeping the Signal Alive: Inside China's Frontline Communications Corps
A report from a PLA unit highlights the labour and technical skill behind military communications, from field fibre‑optic splicing to satellite antenna adjustment and precise radio telegraphy. The vignettes demonstrate a deliberate focus on redundancy, training and rapid repair to sustain command and control in adverse conditions.
US Backs Pakistan’s Right to Self‑Defence After Fatal Afghanistan‑Pakistan Border Clash
A deadly exchange along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border on February 26 prompted the U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs to express condolences and affirm U.S. support for Pakistan’s right to self‑defence. The U.N. called for diplomatic resolution, underscoring concerns that localized clashes could escalate and destabilize the region.