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US Carrier Strike Group Moves into Indian Ocean as Tensions with Iran Rise
The United States has moved the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group into the Indian Ocean and increased air and missile‑defence assets in the broader Middle East theatre as a hedge against possible Iranian actions. While imagery shows no massive buildup on strategic bases such as Diego Garcia, transport flights and defensive deployments signal sustained readiness, even as political rhetoric on both sides heightens the risk of miscalculation.
Iran Parades 'Witness' Armed Drones It Says Saw Action in Clash with Israel
Iran publicly showcased its domestically produced "Witness" series of drones, displaying models it says were used in last June's direct clash with Israel. The demonstration blends technical claims with psychological signalling and underlines the growing operational and geopolitical importance of Iranian unmanned systems in the region.
Washington Convens Rare 34-Nation Military Summit as Caribbean Drug Strikes Spark Controversy
The U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Dan Kain, is convening defence leaders from 34 Western Hemisphere states in a rare summit aimed at coordinating responses to drug trafficking and organised crime. The meeting follows an intensified U.S. military campaign in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that has included dozens of strikes on vessels the U.S. says are drug-related, actions that have drawn scrutiny because public evidence has not been released.
Venezuelans Fill Caracas Streets to Protest Alleged U.S. Military Intervention and the Detention of the Maduro Couple
Mass demonstrations in Caracas on January 23 denounced an alleged U.S. military operation that protesters say detained President Nicolás Maduro and his wife on January 3. The protests invoked the historic 1958 uprising to frame the mobilization as a defence of sovereignty and carry implications for regional diplomacy, legal norms and great-power competition.
Death Toll Rises to Seven After Vessel Sinks in Davao Bay; Several Still Missing
A vessel that went missing in Davao Bay on January 19 has resulted in seven confirmed deaths and multiple people still missing, officials said on January 24. The Philippine Coast Guard rescued one survivor and continues search-and-rescue operations while the cause of the sinking remains unclear.
Denmark Seeks Calm as NATO Drills and Troop Deployments Raise Stakes in Greenland
Denmark says it will continue talks with the United States while prioritising de-escalation, even as it hosts a long-running multinational NATO exercise in Greenland and moves troops and temporary military zones onto the island. The parallel tracks of diplomacy and military preparation underscore Greenland’s rising strategic importance and raise risks of miscalculation among allies and rivals.
US Carrier Strike Group Moves Into Indian Ocean as Tensions With Iran Persist
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has entered the Indian Ocean as part of a wider US military buildup aimed at deterring Iran, accompanied by transport and refuelling aircraft and augmented missile-defence systems. The deployment signals deterrence and operational flexibility but carries risks of miscalculation amid sharp rhetoric from Tehran and continued political tension.
Trump’s Greenland Gambit and a European Exodus from U.S. Debt Raise Global Political and Market Stakes
Trump’s public manoeuvres over Greenland and a vague NATO “agreement framework” have prompted European pension funds to reduce U.S. Treasury holdings, exposing how geopolitical unpredictability can transmit into markets. The episode sits alongside fresh military tensions with Iran, commodity rallies and corporate guidance shocks, underlining a fragile intersection of politics, finance and strategic resources.
Veterans’ Last Duty: Chongqing Soldiers Choose Body Donation to Remain ‘In One Ranks’
In Chongqing a growing number of retired soldiers are donating their bodies to medical science and inscribing their names together on a memorial stone, framing the act as a continuation of wartime service. Their choices illustrate how a respected cohort can influence public attitudes toward organ and body donation in China, helping supply cadavers for medical training while also reinforcing narratives of civic duty.
Denmark Seeks Calm with Washington as NATO Drills and Troops Increase in Greenland
Denmark says it is continuing diplomatic talks with the United States over Greenland while seeking to lower tensions and avoid public escalation. At the same time, Denmark has launched a multinational NATO exercise and increased military activity on the island, highlighting the growing strategic contest in the Arctic.
Armed Police in Guangxi Make Revolutionary Memory the First Lesson for New Recruits
The People’s Armed Police detachment in Hechi, Guangxi, staged a patriotic 'first lesson' for 2025 recruits, using a martyr’s story, honour walls and a revolutionary memorial to instil political loyalty. The event underscores Beijing’s continued emphasis on ideological education for security forces and the PAP’s role in domestic stability, especially in ethnic minority regions.
US Carrier Strike Group Repositions to Indian Ocean, Increasing Pressure on Iran
A U.S. carrier strike group centred on USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in the Indian Ocean as Washington bolsters forces near the Middle East amid tensions with Iran. The move reinforces deterrence and operational options but increases the risk of escalation and miscalculation in the region.