Pentagon’s $200 billion war request triggers major Washington fiscal showdown

The Pentagon has requested the White House to seek over $200 billion in emergency funding from Congress to finance the ongoing war with Iran.

Multiple casualties and infrastructure damage reported following massive Russian UAV wave against Ukraine

Russian forces launched a massive drone offensive against the port city of Odesa overnight on Thursday, March 19, intentionally striking residential neighborhoods.

Strategic shift: U.S. military evaluates seizing Iranian oil hubs to secure maritime routes

The Trump administration is evaluating the deployment of several thousand additional U.S. troops to the Middle East. This move comes as the military prepares potential next steps in its ongoing campaign against Iran, according to U.S. officials familiar with the discussions.

Trump criticizes allies over Hormuz blockade as US forces strike Iranian missile sites

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Wednesday that alliance members are actively discussing the best methods to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway remains blocked by Iran following a series of American-Israeli strikes.

Brussels Summit: Military spending hits €381 billion amid decoupling of Moldova-Ukraine accession paths

EU heads of state gathering for the March 19-20 summit are set to formalize a strategic shift in enlargement policy, signaling that Moldova has met the requirements for technical negotiation clusters. According to draft conclusions accessed by Teleradio-Moldova, the absence of friction regarding Chisinau indicates a solid consensus among the 27 member states.

Silenced at home, honored in Hollywood: Pavel Talankin’s documentary claims Oscar glory

During the 98th Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Talankin delivered a poignant speech in Russian. He reminded the global audience that while many wish upon stars, "there are countries where rockets and drones fall from the sky instead."

Presidents Nicușor Dan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy sign strategic partnership to boost defense and cultural ties

In a landmark move for regional diplomacy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially established Romanian Language Day in Ukraine. The holiday will be celebrated annually on August 31, aligning with the national traditions of both Romania and the Republic of Moldova.

Global energy security at risk as allies bypass Hormuz escort roles

Tokyo and Canberra have declined to deploy naval assets to the Strait of Hormuz, despite pressure from US President Donald Trump to secure the vital maritime chokepoint.

Kinetic escalation in Gulf: Dubai air traffic halted amid Iranian drone offensive

Dubai international airport (DXB) temporarily suspended all flight operations on Monday, March 16, following a drone strike that ignited a fire near the facility.

De Wever breaks diplomatic front: Belgian leader proposes Korean-style freeze for Ukraine

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has sent shockwaves through Brussels by calling for a formal mandate to negotiate an end to economic sanctions against Russia. The leader of the governing coalition argues that the European Union must pursue a "deal" with Moscow, citing the bloc's inability to force a military conclusion to the conflict.

Russian soldiers told to remove Telegram as war channels warn of ‘fatal’ battlefield risks

Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine have reportedly been ordered to delete the messaging app Telegram from their phones, according to pro-war channels cited by the newspaper The Moscow Times.

Diplomatic deadlock: Tehran and Washington reject ceasefire talks amid Hormuz blockade

Diplomatic efforts by Middle Eastern nations to halt the escalating war between the United States and Iran have collapsed. Both Washington and Tehran officially rejected negotiations, sources told Reuters.