China is on the warpath and is preparing to unleash a “storm” on Taiwan, a former top US intelligence officer warned. The doomsday prediction comes from Mike Studeman, a former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence and director for intelligence of
Vladimir Putin will wage war against NATO and drag American troops into a global conflict if Russia defeats Ukraine, the former US Vice President has said. In an alarming speech in Belgium on Thursday, Mike Pence warned that Russian fighters could be
Organisers behind the upcoming protest against overtourism in Tenerife have insisted locals in the Canary Islands don’t hate tourists – and have instead asked them to “help” save their territory. The Tenerife Association of Friends of Nature (ATAN) acknowledged the key role
Sudan is facing a humanitarian crisis after a yearlong war, pushing millions to the brink of famine. Diplomats and aid organizations are convening in Paris to rally support for Sudan’s relief efforts. Conflict erupted in Sudan in April last year between the
Discontent spread to the city of Orsk, where residents staged a rare protest on Monday demanding compensation after the local dam collapsed causing the flooding. Russia’s state-backed news agency Tass said nearly 10,000 homes, including 7,000 in Orsk alone were flooded as
Vladimir Putin’s forces are on the brink of overrunning Ukraine’s army, a top US general has warned. The stark warning comes as US Republicans in the House of Representative continue to stall attempts to pass a $60 billion military aid package for
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino bemoaned a “frustrating” result as his side drew 2-2 with Sheffield United to raise further pressure on his future at the club. A 93rd-minute equaliser from Oliver McBurnie sealed a point for the Premier League’s bottom side and
Iran, he believes, has “no viable strategic alternative to its forward defence policy because of its comparative weakness in terms of its conventional weapons capabilities.” Vaez says the leadership in Tehran will believe it needs to “impose a cost” on Israel for
China’s economic moves are causing trouble for EU industries, experts have warned. Beijing’s efforts to rely less on the West for trade by boosting its own manufacturing and technology are making things tough for European businesses. Before the EU even talked about
In a resounding blow to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s aspirations for a second term, leaders of prominent right-wing parties in Italy and France have declared their staunch opposition to her candidacy. Matteo Salvini, the leader of Lega and Deputy