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Stalled $8bn Submarine Deal Exposes Limits of India’s Push for Local-Built AIP Fleet
Negotiations for a roughly $8 billion deal to build six German Type 214 submarines in India, including full technology transfer, stalled during a recent German chancellor’s visit. The impasse underscores the technical, legal and political difficulties of deep defence co‑operation and leaves India’s ageing submarine fleet vulnerable to capability gaps and regional competitors who can procure faster or cheaper alternatives.
Pentagon Readies 1,500 Troops as Federal Agencies Mobilize After Minneapolis ICE Shooting
The Pentagon has told about 1,500 active-duty troops to be ready for possible deployment to Minnesota after an ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparked sustained protests. The FBI is seeking volunteer agents to work temporarily in the city, and the Justice Department has opened criminal inquiries into state and local officials, signaling a sharp federal escalation that raises legal, political and civil‑liberties concerns.
US-Led Gaza “Peace Committee” Sparks Rebuke from Both Israel and Palestinian Factions
The White House announced a US-led Gaza “peace committee” chaired by Donald Trump and a supporting executive committee, provoking sharp objections from both Israel and Palestinian factions. Jerusalem complained the list was published without coordination and included actors it finds unacceptable, while Palestinian militants called the lineup biased and the Palestinian technical committee defended its local legitimacy.
Jeffrey Sachs Calls U.S. Strike on Venezuela a Lawless Act, Warns of Regional Destabilisation
Jeffrey Sachs has denounced a U.S. military operation that reportedly seized Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife as illegal and emblematic of a broader pattern of U.S. interventionism. He urged the UN Security Council to defend international law, warning that such actions destabilise Latin America and weaken global norms against the use of force.
Cambodia Protests Thai Military’s New Border Measures, Warns They Undermine De‑escalation
Cambodia has protested Thai military moves near the shared border—including the placement of barbed wire in the Temoda area—saying they undermine a Dec. 27, 2025 joint statement to de‑escalate tensions and hinder refugee returns. Phnom Penh urged Thailand to implement the joint statement fully; Bangkok has not responded publicly.
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Eight European States Until U.S. ‘Buys’ Greenland, Sparking Transatlantic Alarm
President Trump has announced tariffs of 10% rising to 25% on goods from eight European countries until the U.S. secures a deal to buy Greenland, prompting unified condemnation from European leaders and plans in Brussels to use legal and policy tools in response. The move raises the stakes for transatlantic ties, Arctic security and global trade governance.
A Uniform’s Quiet Authority: Soldiers Rush to Aid Stricken Elderly Man, Earn Family’s Gratitude
Two soldiers in uniform assisted an elderly man who had collapsed from disorientation and muscle weakness, providing first aid and ensuring he reached hospital before quietly leaving. The man’s wife later sought out the unit to thank them, saying that seeing the uniform made her feel reassured — a moment that highlights public trust in the military and wider questions about civilian emergency services.
First Homecoming in Uniform: A Mother's Tears and the Politics of Military Image-Building in China
A China military outlet published footage of a young serviceman's first homecoming, showing his mother in tears. While emotionally simple, the story illustrates Beijing's ongoing use of family-focused narratives to bolster military morale, recruitment, and domestic legitimacy amid demographic and political pressures.
Iraq Takes Full Control of al‑Asad Airbase as U.S. Forces Exit
Iraq has assumed full control of the al‑Asad airbase after U.S. forces withdrew, a move that underscores Baghdad’s effort to reclaim sovereignty over military sites and reflects a continued U.S. retrenchment. The transfer tests Iraqi security capabilities and carries implications for regional balance and future U.S. operational approaches in the Middle East.
Denmark Invites US to Greenland Drills as NATO Rebuilds Presence in the Arctic
Denmark has invited the United States to join military exercises in Greenland as NATO countries increase their Arctic presence. Copenhagen is expanding its northern defences and seeking allied cooperation amid heightened strategic competition in the region.
Trump’s $1 Billion Offer for “Peace Committee” Seats Raises Pay‑for‑Access Alarms
Chinese state media reported that Donald Trump offered permanent seats on a proposed “Peace Committee” to countries for $1 billion each. The claim, if true, raises legal and ethical questions about pay‑for‑access diplomacy and would challenge norms underpinning established international institutions.
From Snowfields to Screens: How a Young Xinjiang Official Turned Social Media into Rural Revival
He Jiaolong, a Xinjiang county official who became well known for using short videos and livestreaming to promote local tourism and agricultural products, has died, prompting national mourning. Her approach — combining formal education, digital marketing and grassroots commitment — exemplifies a broader Chinese strategy to use technology and returning talent for rural revitalization, while exposing risks of personality-driven development.