Southeast Asia urged to step up war against AI-powered scams through data sharing
Governments and financial institutions in Southeast Asia urgently need to find a way to safely and quickly share data if they hope to conta…
🔒 Security
Real-time coverage of global security: US-China tensions, the war in Ukraine, North Korea's nuclear and missile development, the Middle East, the Taiwan Strait, and defense cooperation across NATO, QUAD, and AUKUS. We track cyber attacks and defense, militarization of space, and hybrid warfare. By aggregating English and local-language sources side by side, World Watch reveals the structural patterns invisible from a single national lens.
Editor's Pick
Israel warns France of antisemitic surge ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary
Israeli Diaspora Affairs minister Chikli tells Paris some planned protests "openly celebrate the massacre," offering to share intelligence …
Pakistan uses fishing nets to counter drone attacks
Pakistani police and army are deploying fishing nets to protect against drone attacks, claiming the measure will reduce damage.
Latest News (30 articles)
Chief justice calls presidential intervention in Supreme Court nominations unconstitutional
Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae said Tuesday that the president has no authority to intervene when he recommends candidates for jus…
Yemen: Intense fighting near Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Yemeni government forces claim to have recaptured an area controlling the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, an assertion denied by the Houthi…
South Korea suspects AI used in financial system attacks
South Korea believes artificial intelligence (AI) may have been used in a wave of attacks targeting the country's financial system.
Children brave snipers and mortars to go to school near Yemen front line
In rare access to Taiz, the BBC World Service speaks to children, teachers and families affected by the war.
Tear gas and water cannon in Pristina as protesters clash with police
Police fired tear gas as protesters clashed outside Kosovo’s parliament over moves to limit powers of a Hague war crimes court.
Israeli president's pardon deals blow to democracy, says political scientist
Israeli President Isaac Herzog's exercise of pardon power has dealt a severe blow to democracy, according to political scientist Samy Cohen.
North Korea’s DMZ landmines sabotage the South’s peace push
North Korea’s laying of landmines along its heavily fortified border with the South has laid bare how misaligned the two nations have becom…
Drones hit two ships off coast of Bulgaria, sinking one, as government calls emergency meeting
A search is under way for the missing crew, with no one yet blamed for what is reported to be the first attack on shipping in the NATO memb…
Israel analyzes escalating tensions with Turkey
An Israeli analyst analyzed that the rivalry between Turkey and Israel has expanded beyond bilateral relations, with escalating tensions in…
US evacuated B-1 bombers from Britain over planned Iranian drone attack – report
Following foiled bomb plot against UK airbase used by American Air Force, US evacuates strategic bombers from Britain amid reports of plann…
Hontiveros: China state-owned businesses remitted funds to Sara Duterte-linked Cale88
The National Security Council says it will look into the allegation which it 'takes seriously'
US and several allies say Iran committed 'terrorist actions'
US and several allies say Iran committed 'terrorist actions' The US and nine other countries across the Americas in a joint statement c…
Four African countries call for de-escalation of tension in Ethiopia
This call comes amid the growing tension between Ethiopia’s federal government and authorities in the northern Tigray region.The post Four …
Belarus: Repression Continues Despite Release of Political Prisoners
Reports indicate that repression continues in Belarus despite the release of political prisoners following a visit by a U.S. envoy.
‘Revenge for Gaza’: Omani co-pilot on flydubai flight told investigators he wanted to ‘die as martyr’
Hamam Al-Hammami did not complete his university studies in Australia, according to the institution where he was enrolled.
Woman arrested in U.S. for spying on Taiwan president's son
A woman has been arrested in California, U.S., on suspicion of spying on the son of Taiwan's president under instructions from China. She a…
Israeli ambassador to Australia says he hopes for return to ‘traditional friendship’ on October 7 anniversary eve
Relations have soured between the two countries over a number of issues since 2023, but Hillel Newman says a ‘reset’ is possibleGet our new…
U.S. Accuses Iran of 'Lethal Plans' and 'Malign Influence' in Latin America
The United States accused Iran of pursuing 'lethal plans' and 'malign influence' in Latin America and the Caribbean.
U.S. warns financial institutions continuing Iran business of sanctions
The U.S. has warned foreign financial institutions continuing business with Iran that they could face sanctions.
Israel Prepares for Solo Attack on Iran Without U.S.
The Israeli military is reportedly preparing for the possibility of launching new attacks on Iran independently, without U.S. involvement.
Russia: Two killed, nine injured in Ukrainian drone attack near Moscow
A Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Moscow region killed two people and injured at least nine, authorities said.
Israel faces risk of civil war, political collapse: CIA report
Israeli media reported that a CIA report suggests Israel could face the risk of civil war or political collapse.
Herzog: Middle East quietly cooperating against Iran’s ‘empire of proxies’
Tehran failed to load any crude oil onto tankers over the past month, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Why multiple EU corruption scandals matter for both America and Israel
The dim view of the European Union shared by Trump and Netanyahu appears to be vindicated by a string of high-level corruption scandals tha…
UN calls for Gaza ceasefire
The UN Secretary-General stressed that it is time to make a Gaza ceasefire permanent and allow large-scale humanitarian aid.
Seoul Weighs Steps to Force North Korea Landmine Apology
The South Korean government is considering steps to demand an apology from North Korea for landmine incidents.
Jewish ancestry becomes a political alibi
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband served as a shield for a fundamentally antisemitic policy.