ZAU Highlights
Spotlight on regional risk and security
Explore #ZAUHighlights, a quick taste of current regional, national, and global security trends.
Public anger in Indonesia sparks nationwide protests
Indonesia sees mass protests over MPs’ lavish perks as anger at inequality spreads; security tightens, reforms pledged, investor confidence shaken.
Xi Jinping to host Putin and Kim in Beijing military parade
Xi Jinping hosts Putin and Kim in Beijing military parade, showcasing China’s strength and signaling closer Russia-China-North Korea ties.
6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan
Afghanistan earthquake kills 800+, injures thousands, devastates eastern provinces, and prompts urgent appeals for international aid.
Wildfires devastate 380,000 hectares in Spain
Spain wildfires 2025 burn 380,000+ hectares, force 31,000 evacuations, and mark the worst fire season in decades.
Amazon deforestation in Brazil spikes amid policy shifts
Brazil’s Amazon faces a 27% deforestation spike amid policy shifts; investigations into illegal logging and agricultural expansion raise concerns.
Unprecedented surge in cyberattacks, raising regional alarm
Kenya records 4.6 billion cyberattacks in Q2 2025, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and raising regional cybersecurity concerns.
Türkiye accelerates defense drone exports to Africa and Asia
Türkiye accelerates defense drone exports to Africa and Asia, with UAVs enhancing military capabilities and strengthening geopolitical ties.
Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
Trump reimposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, escalating trade tensions and sparking retaliatory measures, impacting global markets.
Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed transitional president of Syria
Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Syria’s transitional president, aiming for stability and reform amid ongoing conflict and international scrutiny.
M23 rebels seize control of Goma in Eastern DRC
M23 rebels seize Goma in Eastern DRC, escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis. Global calls for peace intensify amid rising tensions.
India: deadly crowd crush at Mahakumbh Festival
Deadly stampede at India’s Mahakumbh festival leaves dozens dead. Authorities investigate crowd control failures to prevent future tragedies.
China unveils DeepSeek: a new technological advancement
China unveils Deepseek, a cutting-edge AI and quantum computing breakthrough set to revolutionize industries and smart city development.