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Trump Announces ‘Golden Fleet’ as US Plans Trump-Class Battleships to Expand Navy
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Trump Announces ‘Golden Fleet’ as US Plans Trump-Class Battleships to Expand Navy

President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to commission a new class of heavily armed US Navy battleships under what he calls the “Golden Fleet,” a move that signals both an ambitious military expansion and a bold political statement. The proposed vessels, branded the Trump-class and led by the USS Defiant, are expected to form the backbone of a renewed naval strategy aimed at restoring American maritime dominance. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida alongside senior defence officials, Trump said construction on the first two ships would begin soon, with a long-term goal of building up to 25 battleships. He described the vessels as the fastest, largest, and most powerful warships ever produced by the United States, claiming they would be equipped with hypersonic and other high-impact weapon systems. Strategic context: catching up with China The announcement comes amid growing […]

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Élysée Staffer Faces Trial Over Stolen Tableware

A senior employee at France’s presidential palace is set to face trial over allegations that valuable tableware was stolen from the Élysée’s official collections. Investigators say nearly 100 items reported missing, including Baccarat champagne flutes, Sèvres porcelain plates, solid silver cutlery and a René Lalique figurine, were later discovered in the locker, vehicle and home of Thomas M, identified by French media as the palace’s chief butler. He will appear in court alongside two other defendants. Prosecutors estimate the value of the items at between €15,000 and €40,000. Some of the objects were allegedly found listed for sale on Thomas M’s account on the online marketplace Vinted, raising suspicions of organised resale. According to investigators, Thomas M was responsible for overseeing valuable silverware and preparing tables for state banquets and high-profile official events. He is accused of removing items over […]

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US-Ukraine Miami Talks Seen as Productive

US and Ukrainian officials have described recent talks in Miami as constructive, even though they failed to deliver a significant breakthrough toward ending the war in Ukraine. Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Ukraine’s lead negotiator, Rustem Umerov, issued a joint statement after three days of meetings involving European partners. They said discussions were focused on coordinating positions around a proposed 20-point plan, security guarantees for Ukraine, and a longer-term framework for economic recovery and prosperity. At the same time, separate discussions were held in Miami between US officials and Russia’s envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, as Washington continues parallel engagement with both sides. In their statement, Witkoff and Umerov said their shared goal was to halt the fighting, provide reliable security guarantees, and lay the groundwork for Ukraine’s stability and long-term rebuilding. The Miami meetings are part of intensified diplomatic […]

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Myanmar Civilians Flee Air Strikes Ahead of Vote

Civilians in Myanmar’s rebel-controlled regions are enduring an escalating wave of air strikes and military assaults as the ruling junta presses ahead with elections that critics describe as deeply illegitimate. Late one night in November, Iang Za Kim was jolted awake by explosions in a nearby village. Moments later, fighter jets roared overhead. Fearing her own village would be next, she fled with her family, carrying only food and a few clothes, and hid in the surrounding jungle. Recalling the events of 26 November in K-Haimual village in western Chin State, Iang struggles to hold back tears. She is one of thousands of civilians displaced in recent weeks after Myanmar’s military launched an intense air and ground campaign to regain territory ahead of elections scheduled to begin on 28 December. Others sheltering with her, sitting on straw mats, are also […]

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Lawmakers Threaten Action Over Epstein Files Delay

Two members of the US Congress have warned that they may take legal action against Attorney General Pam Bondi after the government failed to fully release files linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Department of Justice (DoJ) had been expected to publish all documents connected to its investigations into Epstein by a set deadline. While some records were made public, large portions were redacted and others were withheld, falling short of what lawmakers and campaigners had demanded. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, a prominent advocate for full disclosure, said the limited release could lead to contempt proceedings against Bondi. He accused the justice department of ignoring both the intent and the requirements of the law. The DoJ has rejected these claims, maintaining that it is meeting its legal duties. Bondi has also defended the administration’s […]

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Iran insists missile programme is defensive

Iran has declared that its missile programme is strictly defensive and will not be discussed in any negotiations with foreign governments. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the country’s missiles were built to protect Iran’s territory and sovereignty, not to threaten others.​ Baghaei dismissed calls from Western countries to place limits on Iran’s missile activities, insisting that the issue lies entirely within Iran’s national security domain. He argued that critics use the missile programme as a political tool to pressure Tehran while ignoring the large volumes of weapons supplied to Israel and other regional allies.​ The spokesman said Iran’s missile capabilities are designed to deter attacks and form a key part of the country’s overall defence strategy. He stressed that these defensive assets are “by no means subject to negotiation” and that Iran will decide for itself how to maintain […]

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Saudi Arabia records highest executions in decades

Saudi Arabia has carried out a record number of executions for the second consecutive year, prompting renewed condemnation from international human rights organisations. According to figures compiled by the UK-based advocacy group Reprieve, at least 347 people have been executed in the kingdom so far this year, exceeding the previous annual high of 345 recorded in 2024. The organisation says this makes 2025 the deadliest year since it began systematically tracking executions in the country. The most recent executions involved two Pakistani nationals who had been convicted on drug-related charges. Reprieve reports that similar cases account for the majority of deaths this year, with roughly two-thirds of those executed sentenced for non-violent drug offences. Human rights groups note that international law strongly discourages the use of capital punishment for crimes that do not involve intentional killing. The United Nations has […]

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US says Putin still aims to seize all Ukraine

US intelligence agencies assess that Russian President Vladimir Putin has not scaled back his military ambitions in Ukraine and still wants to bring the entire country under Russian control. Six sources familiar with recent assessments said the findings also warn that Putin ultimately aims to reassert influence over parts of Europe that once belonged to the Soviet Union.​ The reports indicate that Russia’s goals remain unchanged even as US, Ukrainian and European negotiators discuss possible frameworks to end the nearly four year war. Current diplomatic proposals under review would leave Russia with far less territory than it now occupies, but there is no sign from US intelligence that Putin is ready to accept such limits.​ Russia currently controls about 20 percent of Ukraine, including the Luhansk and Donetsk regions, parts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, and Crimea, which Moscow claims to […]

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How hostage families shaped global pressure on Israel

The dismantling of Hostages Square in central Tel Aviv marks the closing chapter of one of Israel’s most influential civil society movements in recent history. For nearly two years, the square served as the emotional and strategic heart of the campaign to bring home Israelis abducted during the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023. Of the 251 hostages taken, 168 were returned alive and eight rescued. Only one, police officer Ran Gvili, killed while trying to save civilians during the attack, has yet to be recovered. His family now gathers each Friday with a small group of supporters, replacing mass protests with prayers and candlelight ceremonies. From grief to mobilisationThe Hostages and Missing Families Forum began in chaos and despair. In the days following the attacks, relatives of the missing gathered in an underground car park in Tel Aviv, sheltering […]

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Jimmy Lai and the Price of Defying Beijing

Jimmy Lai once believed Hong Kong’s freedoms were worth any personal risk. That conviction ultimately led him from boardrooms and newsrooms to a maximum-security prison. On a cold morning in 2022, veteran activists Raphael Wong and Figo Chan entered Stanley Prison in Hong Kong to visit Lai, the media tycoon arrested two years earlier under the territory’s national security law. The three men had been prominent figures during the mass pro-democracy protests of 2019, when huge crowds filled the streets demanding greater political rights and civil liberties. Their friendship had once revolved around long dinners and animated conversations over shared meals. Prison life, however, revealed a very different reality. Lai, now noticeably thinner, had adapted to austere routines. Chan recalled being struck by how the billionaire, once known for indulgence, now enjoyed simple food like rice with pickled ginger. The […]

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