Israel’s decision to launch “Rising Lion” was rooted in years of mounting concerns over Iran’s nuclear program and its broader regional aggression.
The conflict in eastern DRC is driven by a confluence of factors: vast mineral wealth, weak governance, ethnic tensions, and regional rivalries.
The destroyer, a second Choe Hyon-class warship, was being side-launched into the water when its stern slid in first, crushing the hull and causing the vessel to lose balance.
The military dimension of the Iran-Russia partnership has grown significantly since Russia’s war in Ukraine began in 2022.
The India-Pakistan conflict, centered on the disputed region of Kashmir, has once again flared into a dangerous escalation, threatening the fragile stability of South Asia.
The announcement has sparked intense debate, with supporters viewing it as a strong stance on crime and critics questioning its feasibility and implications.
The deal is seen as a means to recover U.S. financial aid to Ukraine, estimated at $123 billion, and also seeks to position Ukraine as a key supplier of minerals critical for U.S. industries, countering China’s dominance in global supply chains.