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Europe faces a window of vulnerability until 2030 as military leaders warn that the continent’s armed forces are racing to rearm against escalating Russian threats while procurement systems still operate at peacetime speeds. General Onno Eichelsheim Warns of the 2030 Vulnerability Window Gen Onno Eichelsheim, the chief of defence of the Dutch armed forces, told … Read more

Indonesia’s Forest Fires Left Out of New $100 Million South America Fund, Sparking Calls for Inclusion A newly launched multi-million-dollar international fund designed to combat devastating forest fires across South America has completely excluded Southeast Asia, leaving nations like Indonesia vulnerable and searching for answers amid severe seasonal blazes. The $100 Million South America Fire … Read more

Counter-terrorism police in Britain are investigating a potential Iranian link to a suspected bomb plot targeting RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire military airbase hosting United States Air Force bombers, following the arrest of five men near the facility over the weekend. The high-security operation unfolded when local residents and armed officers intercepted suspicious vehicles approaching the … Read more

US President Donald Trump addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, declaring that “America is back” with the strongest economy and military in the world. While touting global peace efforts and a deal with Iran, Trump also delivered harsh warnings to Tehran, weighing whether to strike an agreement or annihilate the Islamic … Read more

Indonesia’s Marine Corps has secured the first 12 Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) from the United States, initiating a broader 35-unit acquisition designed to revamp the nation’s amphibious fleet. The tracked armor arrived at the Tanjung Priok Terminal in North Jakarta on September 22, setting the stage for a critical operational upgrade across the world’s most … Read more

In Poto Tano, Indonesia, Bajau octopus fisher Mahari scans the waters off Sumbawa island while leading a boat crew weighing a dangerous regulatory ban against centuries of traditional freediving knowledge. As indigenous communities face stricter fishing laws and health crises from improvised air compressors, local groups are fighting to preserve ancestral marine stewardship. The ‘Pocong’ … Read more