The versatile, reduced radar visibility, Rafale fills a niche for non-stealthy fighters, costing half as much to operate as the F-35. Ideal for nations seeking capable fighters without the complexity or expense of stealth aircraft.

Western banks are exiting the Pacific due to compliance costs. Australia must sustain banking ties to counter financial instability and prevent Chinese influence. Australia's Treasury supports ANZ’s Pacific operations but more anti-money laundering processes needed.

A failed attempt to impose martial law reveals deep political instability and highlights fraught civil-military relations—raising concerns about democratic fragility and security risks in a volatile region. North Korea may exploit South Korea’s domestic turmoil.

Our minds create an illusory self through dualistic thinking, and fears death due to the illusion of control. Much of our anxiety about death is a concept that is not based in reality.

For over five months, the crew of the USS Carney faced threats from Houthi rebels, including Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles, in what became the most intense combat engagement by a U.S. Navy warship since World War II.

A competitive evaluation process will take place in 2025 to inform the selection. The decision follows the Government's decision to accelerate the acquisition of 42 HIMARS launchers and precision munitions for the Australian Army.

Syria’s military allies were distracted and unable to mobilize decisive firepower. The rebels' success is a major blow to Iranian influence in the Middle East and a win for Turkey, which gave its tacit approval.

Now using the name Ahmed al-Sharaa, Golani, is the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel faction. Once a shadowy figure, he leads a group designated as a terrorist group by many countries.

The term ‘brain rot’ reflects the deterioration of a person's mental state due to overconsumption of trivial online content. Its usage increased dramatically from the previous year, with the term first being recorded in 1854.

The new strategy has been developed to counter uncrewed systems threats, focusing on five pillars: understanding trends, disrupting networks, protecting assets, delivering quick solutions, and integrating counter-drone capabilities in future force designs.