Author: thaobh.leo@gmail.com

In January, amid Russia’s continued assault on Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump’s haste to reach a peace settlement, the leaders of more than two dozen European countries and Canada gathered in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Kyiv. Although European leaders hailed this “coalition of the willing” summit as a breakthrough, its publicly known outcome was a frustratingly familiar, if slightly more detailed, repetition of previous commitments.The coalition’s signature idea is a multinational European-led force that will deploy to Ukraine if a cease-fire is reached. Planning for this force, which will include land, sea, and air components, is already…

You might think that training Kyokushin karate is only for those who want to test their mettle in a full-contact fight. But truth be told, martial art can provide any type of person with a number of life-changing benefits. From improved mobility to toned muscles, you’ll transform your physical and mental well-being after just months of regular training. With that said, here are five great reasons to pick up Kyokushin: #1 Improved Mobility If you sit at a desk all day without taking frequent stretching breaks or the occasional stroll through the office, you’re probably having a tough time touching…

Clash of Clans is bringing the February 2026 update with changes to Ranked Mode.The makers acknowledges Ranked Mode frustration among players and aims to fix.There are also Town Hall 18 meta changes being reconsidered based on feedback. Supercell’s Clash of Clans is bringing a new February 2026 update, and it is set to bring some important changes. In its new blog, the makers are directly addressing many of the frustrations players have been sharing since the introduction of Ranked Mode and Town Hall 18, and this update will look to fix that. Clash of Clans February 2026 update: All the…

Picture this: Washington tightens the screws on Tehran, headlines scream about sanctions and naval deployments, and somewhere quietly, almost deliberately out of frame, Beijing keeps doing business.Oil tankers change flags mid-voyage. Diplomatic statements are worded with surgical ambiguity. No dramatic speeches, no chest-thumping alliances. Just… persistence.So here’s the uncomfortable question a lot of people are circling but not quite asking out loud: Is China supporting Iran, even as U.S. pressure ramps up?At first glance, the answer seems slippery. China isn’t airlifting weapons to Tehran or pledging military backup. There are no joint war drills splashed across state TV. Yet Iran…

Type 23 frigates, such as HMS Richmond (pictured), are a crucial element of the Royal Navy’s surface force. Cefdit: UK MoD/Crown copyright The Royal Navy is in crisis and at a historic low in terms of surface combatants, with few frigates left in service Future Type 26 and Type 31 frigates are still years away from delivery, with the Royal Navy shifting to its so-called “hybrid” model The UK MoD cited “national security” in its reasoning to queries regarding the future of HMS Richmond The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has declined to confirm that HMS Richmond, an ageing Type…

Iran Press TV Sunday, 25 January 2026 4:09 PM The Secretary-General of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has criticized the Lebanese government for failing to secure the release of prisoners held by Israel. In a message addressed on Sunday to prisoners and their families, Sheikh Naim Qassem said that Beirut had failed to exert “sufficient pressure on friendly countries” to free the Lebanese prisoners held in Israeli jails. Qassem warned that the ceasefire reached two years ago, following the war between Hezbollah and Israel, will remain fragile unless the prisoners are released. “No situation will be stable unless all prisoners…

China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) showcased its Sharp Shark 10 unmanned surface vessel (USV) for the first time outside China at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026, marking the platform’s international debut following receipt of export authorization from Chinese authorities. The 12-meter vessel, displacing 10 tonnes, represents NORINCO’s new entry into the growing market for armed autonomous surface platforms. According to company representatives at the exhibition, the Sharp Shark 10 is not a conceptual design but a fully constructed platform currently awaiting procurement decisions from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (Chinese Navy). The vessel’s primary offensive…

Pictured: British Army Air Corps Apache helicopters land and refuel at RAF Valley during day and night training sorties, 24th September 2025. Credit: Crown Copyright/UK Ministry of Defence. Anduril, BAE Systems, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin UK, Syos, Tekever, and Thales have been selected to put forward a design for a loyal wingman to support the Apache helicopter The drones will operate on a “command rather than control” principle In March 2026 the shortlist will be down selected to four suppliers, when they will be offered contracts to participate in producing a concept demonstrator Seven suppliers will put forward a design for…

Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern has delivered a batch of newly developed electric transport vehicles to a military unit for use in the combat zone, the company announced. According to the company, the shipment included Izh-Enduro electric motorcycles and Izh-ScootWay electric scooters produced in-house and equipped with universal trailers for cargo transport. All vehicles were supplied with […]

Pictured are USN personnel gathered for the 2026 Maritime Security Co-operation and Attaché Symposium, held at the US Naval Support Activity facility in Naples, Italy. Credit: US Navy US Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) recently hosted its US Maritime Security Co-operation and Attaché Symposium (MSCAS), an annual event held in mid-January at the US Navy’s (USN’s) Naval Support Activity (NSA) facility in Naples, Italy. The symposium’s purpose was to discuss the importance of developing relationships with allied and partner countries, advocating for US naval operations and activities in Europe and Africa, and strengthening co-ordination and collaboration between naval forces and embassy staff,…