Politics

China is strengthening its natural gas reserves as the ongoing war involving Iran raises concerns over global energy supplies, shipping security and the risk of prolonged disruptions to international fuel markets. The move highlights Beijing’s efforts to protect its energy security against

Ukraine’s ability to coordinate drone operations against Russian targets could face significant challenges if restrictions on Starlink satellite communications disrupt battlefield connectivity, according to military analyst Evgeny Mikhailov, who warned that the measures could weaken command, control and logistical coordination. Speaking to

Russia and Pakistan are seeking to strengthen cooperation against organised crime following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with analysts stressing that its success will depend on turning political commitments into practical legal and law-enforcement measures. The agreement was signed

Ukraine has reportedly run critically low on Patriot air defence missiles, raising concerns about its ability to intercept Russian ballistic missile attacks as the war continues to place growing pressure on the country’s military resources. According to a report by The Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed criticism of Ukraine over alleged corruption and the handling of Western military assistance, questioning the whereabouts of funds and weapons supplied to Kyiv during its war against Russia. “Where’s all the equipment? You know, people were

German opposition politician Alice Weidel has argued that Ukraine cannot win its war against Russia, describing a Ukrainian military victory as impossible and suggesting that the conflict has already been lost. Weidel, co-leader of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has

U.S. President Donald Trump has strongly criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over renewed Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, describing the strikes as a “disgrace” and accusing Kyiv of contributing to higher global oil prices. Speaking in an interview with the U.S.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for stronger public-private partnerships to unlock investment opportunities across Southern Africa, a regional market with an estimated 380 million consumers. The call was made on October 14, 2026, during a roundtable discussion on mobilising