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- 1Australia forced to rethink its reliance on the United States●Australia is being forced to rethink its US dependence | DW News
Australia is being forced to reconsider its longstanding dependence on the United States as a security partner, according to DW News. The report reflects growing debate in Canberra about whether the US alliance remains reliable, prompting discussion about Australia diversifying its defence and diplomatic ties in an increasingly uncertain strategic environment.
- 2Belgium warns Trump's US is no longer a reliable ally●Trump's US no longer a reliable ally, warns Belgium in leaked document
Belgian officials have reportedly warned in a leaked document that the United States under Donald Trump can no longer be counted on as a reliable ally. The assessment, published by the Financial Times, adds to growing European concern that Washington's foreign policy has shifted away from traditional NATO commitments. It is likely to fuel debate about Europe's need for greater defence self-reliance.
- 3US Troops Complete Full Withdrawal from Baghdad Base●⚡ NEWS US Troops Fully Withdraw from Baghdad Base US Army soldiers have completed their full withdrawal from the US base
US Army soldiers have completed their full withdrawal from the US base in Baghdad, ending a military presence that lasted for two decades. The move marks a significant shift in American foreign policy and military engagement in Iraq, closing a chapter that began with the 2003 invasion. Observers are weighing what the departure means for Iraq's security, regional stability, and the future of US influence in the Middle East.
- 4South Korea to Launch Defense Satellites on Domestic Rockets▼Ministry of National Defense and KASA to Use Domestic Launch Vehicles for Defense Satellites | KF...
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense and the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) have agreed to use domestic launch vehicles to put military satellites into orbit. The move would tie national security space programs to the country's homegrown rocket development efforts rather than foreign launch providers, reducing dependence on overseas partners.
- 5Bangladesh envoy Khalilur Rahman walks diplomatic tightrope at UN▼Beijing, Moscow and New Delhi: Khalilur Rahman’s High-wire Diplomacy at UN
Bangladesh's national security adviser Khalilur Rahman is engaged in high-stakes diplomacy at the United Nations, navigating relations with three major powers: Beijing, Moscow and New Delhi. The balancing act highlights Dhaka's effort to manage ties with China, Russia and India simultaneously, a challenge drawing attention given the tensions among those capitals and Bangladesh's own sensitive position between them.