Tracking the World, One Axis at a Time
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Satellite images show a rapid increase of US military planes in bases across Europe and the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. – The US military has rapidly increased…
The ground forces of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards held military drills on the country’s southern coast, state TV reported on Tuesday, as the United States weighs possible air strikes against the…
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been promoted in the ruling party structure at the party congress, during which he set the country’s economic agenda…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as the General Secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party at a rare congress. – The decision was made Sunday (February 22)…
Negotiations on Ukraine may resume in Geneva on February 26, – “Talks in Geneva may resume as early as on Thursday,” the source said. – Negotiations between Russia, the United…
Afghanistan has threatened retaliation after Pakistani airstrikes on its territory reportedly killed at least 18 people and left several others injured. – The attack was carried out overnight on Saturday…
Russia will continue to improve its military and technological capabilities, and the nuclear triad is an “unconditional priority” in this regard, President Vladimir Putin has said. – Putin made the…
Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said Monday that the world does not “need another war” when asked about potential U.S. military strikes on Iran. – “The situation around Iran is…
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres highlighted on Monday the “blatant violations of human rights, human dignity and international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.” – He charged that the current…
US forces began pulling out of their largest base in northeastern Syria on Monday, part of a wider departure as the US-allied government in Damascus consolidates control. – Dozens of…