Good evening, and welcome to World in Focus — your comprehensive guide to the developments reshaping global security, diplomacy, and power dynamics.
In today’s briefing:
US Navy Abandons Constellation-Class Frigate Project
Washington has halted its Constellation-class frigate programme, prompting serious concerns about America’s long-term ability to match China’s rapidly expanding naval fleet. Defence experts caution that this move could create a strategic gap across the Pacific.
Severe Flooding Devastates Southern Thailand
Continuous monsoon downpours have unleashed widespread flooding in southern Thailand, inundating communities, disrupting transportation networks, and resulting in multiple casualties as rescue teams race to contain the escalating crisis.
New American Pope Embarks on Landmark First Journey
Pope Leo XIV is preparing for his first international tour, with visits to Turkey and Lebanon — a highly symbolic mission at a time when the region faces growing political and religious tensions.
Deep Dive — India and France Begin Joint Production of Hammer Missiles
India has inked a 50–50 joint venture with Safran Electronics & Defense to locally manufacture the Hammer precision-guided missile system, marking a major milestone for New Delhi’s ‘Make in India’ defence programme and deepening strategic cooperation between France and India.
From maritime power shifts and natural disasters to major diplomatic gestures and pivotal defence collaborations, we bring you the insight needed to understand the forces shaping today’s world.
