Palau is strategically located near the South China Sea and is one of 12 countries recognising Taiwan. President Whipps Jr proposed increasing minimum wages to combat emigration. US military presence generally viewed as a stabilising force.

Saab’s Gripen E debuts at CRUZEX 2024, a major air training event in Brazil with over 2,000 personnel, 100 combat aircraft, and participants from 16 nations, showcasing advanced operational scenarios.

A 2015 agreement (details undisclosed) allows India to build infrastructure on the island. Satellite images show a 3,000m runway and jetty that may support Indian surveillance aircraft with comparisons drawn with Chagos Islands' (Diego Garcia).

Climate change could strain Australian Defence operations, possibly impact infrastructure, the economy, and Indo-Pacific stability—highlighting the need for resilience. It might also impact energy security, agriculture, and heighten regional unrest risks.

Houthi tactics in the Red Sea offer key insights into shore-based sea control for the US Army—highlighting the use of drones, geographic dispersal, Mid-Range Fires, Allied interoperability, and long-range precision missiles in littoral conflicts.

Indonesia has applied to join the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) grouping and is improving links with Russia as part of its neutral foreign policy. President Prabowo supports ties with all global powers.

The Taliban has made progress in governing and addressing security threats, leading to a nuanced view of their rule. The article argues for a shift in international engagement, focusing on humanitarian needs and shared vulnerabilities.

The study of this collision provides insights into the origins of elements heavier than iron, and the dynamics of gravitational waves; as well as highlighting the importance of understanding the fundamental forces of the universe.

Magic and the occult have had a surprising influence on the development of modern science. Many early scientists believed in witches and unicorns, and their fascination with these arcane ideas helped drive their scientific pursuits.

This article presents research on the role of certain strains of the bacterium Escherichia coli in the development of colon cancer. It identifies specific bacterial adhesion proteins that contribute to DNA damage and cancer initiation.