Uganda begins troop withdrawal from Somalia after nearly 20 years

Uganda begins troop withdrawal from Somalia after nearly 20 years

Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of military involvement, marking a significant development in the African Union’s long-running efforts to support security and stability in the country. The withdrawal comes at a time when international financial support for the peacekeeping mission is facing growing uncertainty. According to Anadolu Agency, […]

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Saudi defense minister discusses regional security with NATO chief and Western counterparts

Saudi defense minister discusses regional security with NATO chief and Western counterparts

Saudi Arabia has stepped up diplomatic engagement with key international defense partners as regional security concerns remain a priority. Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held separate telephone conversations with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and defense ministers from Canada, Germany and Spain to discuss defense cooperation, regional developments and security challenges, including Houthi attacks […]

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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi drone in Makkah region

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi drone in Makkah region

A Saudi-led military coalition announced on Friday that it had intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia, according to a statement shared on social media platform X. In its announcement, the coalition said the drone had been launched by the Houthi militia and was intercepted […]

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Netanyahu leads Israel election but falls short of majority as coalition talks loom

Netanyahu leads Israel election but falls short of majority as coalition talks loom

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political camp has emerged ahead of the opposition in the country’s general election but failed to secure the parliamentary majority needed to form a government independently, according to final results released early today. The outcome sets the stage for potentially weeks of negotiations as political parties work to determine whether […]

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North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile as Seoul seeks talks over border tensions

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile as Seoul seeks talks over border tensions

North Korea has reportedly launched an unidentified projectile towards its eastern waters, raising fresh concerns over regional security as South Korea continues to seek dialogue amid escalating tensions along their heavily fortified border. South Korea’s defence ministry confirmed the launch on Thursday, while Japan’s defence ministry separately reported that the projectile appeared to be a […]

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