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*”Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s order to strip Harvey Milk’s name from a Navy ship during Pride Month has sparked outrage, with critics calling it a calculated erasure of LGBTQ+ history. Milk, a Navy veteran and trailblazing gay rights leader, once served honorably before being forced out due to his sexuality. Now, his legacy—alongside those of Thurgood Marshall and Harriet Tubman—is under review as part of Hegseth’s broader campaign to redefine military commemorations.
The timing, amid Pride celebrations, has amplified accusations of political symbolism. LGBTQ+ advocates see it as a direct dismissal of queer contributions to the armed forces, while Hegseth’s allies insist the move aligns with ‘the Commander-in-Chief’s priorities.’ As debates over history and representation rage, one question lingers: Whose stories will the military choose to honor—and whose will it erase?”*
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Wall Street is riding the wave of Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies, with Deutsche Bank betting big on a 10% surge in the S&P 500—thanks to the so-called **”TACO” trade** (Trump Always Backs Down). Coined by the *Financial Times*’ Robert Armstrong, the term captures Trump’s pattern of proposing aggressive tariffs, sparking market panic, then walking them back—triggering rallies. After a 20% rebound from April’s lows, analysts like Binky Chadha argue the trend is here to stay.
But the strategy isn’t without drama: Trump dismisses the TACO label as “nasty,” while the DNC trolls him with a taco truck stunt. For investors, though, the profits outweigh the politics. As Juan Manuel Correa of BCA Research puts it, this is a “victory for global investors”—proving once again that markets thrive on Trump’s reversals.
**Key Takeaway:** Love it or hate it, the TACO trade is Wall Street’s latest playbook, turning political whiplash into bullish momentum.
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NATO said on Wednesday that it will replace its aging fleet of AWACS surveillance aircraft, which has been in use…
Qatar seeks an Israel-Hamas deal to free 50 hostages and a 3-day truce. An individual informed of the discussions told…
One was killed in a Russian missile strike in an east Ukraine town. Authorities in eastern Ukraine reported on Wednesday…
The Israeli military has announced that it will be conducting an operation against Hamas militants at Al Shifa Hospital on…
Gina Raimondo, the Secretary of Commerce for the United States of America, stated on Tuesday that a ministerial meeting held…
According to Politico, Kaja Kallas, the Prime Minister of Estonia, stated around Tuesday that she would want to be considered…
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, stated that the defense of the damaged eastern city of Avdiivka was essential to…
On Wednesday, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will have his first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in over a…
According to the commission’s official schedule, the Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs committee will discuss a measure authorizing Sweden’s entry into…
Tuesday’s attack by Israeli forces supported by the air force on a village in the occupied West Bank resulted in…
Taiwan is working on a one-on-one Biden meeting at the APEC summit. According to a senior Taiwanese official, Taiwan is…
The Taliban minister raised the issue of refugee assets during a Pakistan visit. An Afghan embassy statement on Tuesday stated…
The U.N. states are concerned about China and Russia helping North Korea. The United Nations member nations upholding the Korean…
Biden says Gaza hospitals ‘must be protected.’ As Israeli tanks moved closer to the gates of the largest hospital in…
UK’s Sunak brings back Cameron and sacks the interior minister in the latest reset. On Monday, British Prime Minister Rishi…
On Monday, Israeli soldiers arrived at the gates of Gaza City’s central hospital, with the principal goal of their assault…
The U.S. hints at more strikes unless Iran-linked groups halt attacks. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, speaking on Monday hours…
UK PM Sunak sacks Interior Minister Braverman over protest comments. Following her criticism of the way the police handled a…
Gaza’s largest hospital is ‘not functioning’ amid the Israeli assault. According to the president of the World Health Organization (WHO),…
Gaza officials say Israeli strikes kill 27 amid U.S. unease at the death toll. As the U.S. expressed new concern…
In Gaza, hospital procedures without anesthetics prompted screams and prayers. The small girl was wailing in anguish and shouting, “Mummy,…
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia demanded an end to the Gaza conflict on Friday. “We denounce the military attack,…
Canada PM Trudeau condemns violence after shots fired at Jewish schools. After gunfire broke out at two Jewish schools in…
The White House announced that on Wednesday, President Joe Biden would meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in person for…
UK PM Sunak is under pressure to sack the interior minister over police criticism. Suella Braverman, one of the British…
The EU has ‘Plan B’ if Hungary vetoes 50 billion euros in aid for Ukraine. As Kyiv fights to repel…
Inflaming a potential legal crisis, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan criticized the Constitutional Court for “many mistakes” and pushed his colleagues…
The Philippines denounces China for ‘unprovoked acts of coercion’ to block the resupply mission. To scuttle a resupply operation in…
Since the Israeli-Hamas conflict broke out last month, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have been the subject of increased…
China urges the G7 to stop ‘inciting confrontation’. The G7 foreign ministers’ remarks on China deeply infuriated China, which asked…
Russia’s Putin talks about wheat, fertilizer, and logistics in Kazakhstan. During a visit to Kazakhstan on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir…
The US carries out new strikes against facilities used by Iran in Syria. The United States launched attacks against a…
The U.S. Senate overruled President Joe Biden’s decision to suspend some “Buy America” requirements for government-funded electric car charging stations…
More questions than answers as Israeli PM Netanyahu seeks security control over Gaza. More than a month into the conflict,…
As North Korea’s military cooperation with Russia grows, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated Thursday that he and South…
Turkey says the EU is ‘unjust and biased’ in its membership bid. Following President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s description of the…
The new Slovak government rejected the final military aid package for Ukraine. The new government of Slovakia rejected a previously…
Top US officials Blinken and Austin visit India for Indo-Pacific talks. This week, India will host meetings between U.S. Secretary…
G7 ministers unified in calling for a humanitarian pause on the Gaza conflict, Japan says. Japan’s top diplomat stated that…
Russia’s Shoigu meets top Chinese military officials for the second time in 10 days. In discussions with a senior military…
According to Yoon’s office on Wednesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will attend the APEC meeting in San Francisco…
Joe Biden, Xi Jinping set to steal APEC spotlight with talks to steady ties. For just the second time in…
Russia formally withdraws from key post-Cold War European armed forces treaties. Russia officially retired from a historic security pact on…
According to locals, tanks are stationed outside Gaza City in preparation for a possible assault on the city’s central area.…
As the foreign ministers of the G7 got ready to undertake virtual discussions with Kyiv during a meeting in Tokyo…
Germany’s Scholz agrees on tougher migration policy with state leaders. After hours of talks early on Tuesday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz,…
Suzan Beseiso made four unsuccessful efforts before managing to cross into Egypt via Rafah and avoid the Gaza Strip’s shelling.…
In response to international criticism, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again rejected demands for a ceasefire in the Gaza…
A junior Israeli minister’s remark that appeared to be open to the idea of Israel launching a nuclear attack on…
Over the weekend, conflicting reports emerged from Russia and Ukraine regarding the situation along the frontlines in the Zaporizhzhia region.…
Russia’s Putin will stay in power past 2024, sources say. According to six individuals who spoke to Reuters, Vladimir Putin…
The defense minister of France stated in remarks released on Monday that discussions are underway to create a military medical…
Following in the footsteps of the first Australian leader to visit China, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Beijing’s Temple…
Yoon Suk-yeol, the president of South Korea, expressed his expectation on Friday for a notable uptick in trade and investment…
In some of the harshest condemnation of Israel by the head of a European Union member state, Irish Prime Minister…
China removed its 80.5% tariff on Australian barley. After a time of extremely tense relations, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will…
The UAE warns against the risk of regional spillover from the Gaza war. The powerhouse of the Gulf, the United…
To align Moscow with the US, President Vladimir Putin approved a measure on Thursday that revokes Russia’s ratification of the…
Following an altercation at a campaign dinner, U.S. President Joe Biden called for a “pause” in the fighting between Israel…
A senior official from the Department of Weapons Control Affairs will head a team to the China-US nuclear talks, the…
Israeli settler attacks fuel the fire as the Gaza war rages. Mohammed Wadi, who is grieving for his brother and…
Hamas says Israeli strikes on the Gaza City district killed more than 195 people. As the Hamas-run administration of the…
The Philippines accuses China of intruding into its waters. Following an altercation involving the armed warships of the two nations…
The manufacturer of navigation equipment, Garmin Ltd., surpassed third-quarter revenue projections and increased its annual sales prediction ahead of the…
According to Egyptian media and a source at the border, Qatar-negotiated terms allowed the first group of injured Gaza refugees…
Kazakhstan welcomes France’s Macron under Moscow’s disapproving gaze. On the first stage of a tour to Central Asia, which has…
U.S. President Joe Biden announced his intention to terminate Gabon, Niger, Uganda, and the Central African Republic’s participation in the…
Russian billionaire Alexey Kuzmichev has been placed under arrest in France to be questioned about allegations of tax evasion, money…
According to government and security sources who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday, two armed drones attacked Iraq’s Ain al-Asad airfield,…
According to military experts interviewed by Reuters, one reason Israeli troops are taking their time in their ground attack in…
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the EU executive, announced in Skopje on Monday that the EU intends to…
Ministers from the Australian government stated on Monday that a free trade agreement is now unlikely to be concluded for…
As Israeli soldiers backed by tanks moved into the enclave with a military assault, Palestinians in Gaza reported heavy artillery…
According to Russian official media, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated that the West intends to take the war in…
In reaction to China’s embargo on Japanese seafood goods imposed after Tokyo spilled treated water from its wrecked Fukushima nuclear…
On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi met again for a second day…
Muqtada al-Sadr, a Shi’ite cleric in Iraq, urged parliamentarians and the government of Iraq on Friday to shut the American…
After Hamas terrorists went on a violent rampage into southern Israel over three weeks ago, Israel started a punishing air…
A Russian official claimed on Friday that Oleg Tsaryov, a pro-Russian former legislator whom Moscow allegedly trained to lead a…
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was held on Friday after a Pakistani court denied him bail in a case where…
At the UN on Thursday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian issued a dire warning: the US “will not be spared…
The White House said on Thursday that it had evidence about the Russian military’s execution of troops who disobeyed instructions…
According to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the third quarter’s over 5% GDP growth in the United States is “a good…
Following a string of attacks on the American military in the Middle East, the White House said on Thursday that…
China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, stated on Thursday, as he started his visit to Washington, that although China and the…
Israel and Hezbollah fighting another war is something Lebanon cannot afford, with its economy in shambles and its government in…
On Thursday, a U.S. congressional committee questioned the U.S. Navy on “alarming delays” in the delivery of weapons to Taiwan.…
After the president decided on Thursday not to choose a new prime minister, opposition leader Donald Tusk warned that Poland…
Antonio Guterres, the secretary-general of the United Nations, denied allegations by Israel on Wednesday that he had defended assaults on…
According to the most recent Pentagon assessment of China’s military, China has launched its first nuclear-powered guided missile submarines, allowing…
The demand for artillery and armored vehicles, partly driven by the need to replenish supplies delivered to Ukraine, helped offset…
The nuclear power plant in the western Khmelnitskyi region was most likely the target of a Russian drone strike early…
At the end of this month, a proposal for the European Union’s twelfth set of sanctions against Russia is anticipated,…
As he works to settle disagreements between Warsaw and the EU that have resulted in the money being blocked, opposition…
An elderly Israeli prisoner freed by Hamas tonight stated that the militants had beaten her when she was kidnapped and…
As he arrived in Israel on Tuesday, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, gave a speech in which he promised…
During Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Washington this week, the United States and Australia are expected to announce agreements…
According to Kyiv’s justice minister, changes in the political landscape and the conflict with Russia have renewed the Ukrainian government’s…
On Monday, Israel continued to pummel Gaza with airstrikes in preparation for a planned ground invasion into the Palestinian enclave,…
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, the deputy prime minister and minister of the economy of Denmark, said on Monday that he would quit…
Maria Corina Machado, an industrial engineer, won the Venezuelan opposition’s presidential primary after tallying a sizable majority of the votes…
Chinese state media said on Monday that Chinese and Russian businesses attending a regional conference in northeastern China inked several…
The Philippines urged China to cease its “provocative actions” once more, saying that doing so might have “disastrous results” on…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a meeting of his senior generals and his war cabinet to examine the developing…
The incumbent leader, Joko Widodo’s eldest son, was named as presidential contender Prabowo Subianto’s running partner for the next election.…
According to a report on state television on Friday, President Vladimir Putin traveled to the Russian military’s headquarters in the…
On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Vietnam’s second-highest official to remember the “original intention” of their longstanding alliance. Vietnam,…
On Thursday, President Joe Biden began a fresh campaign to persuade Americans to spend billions more on aiding Israel and…
President Xi Jinping told his Sri Lankan counterpart on Friday in Beijing that China is eager to provide aid to…
Friday marks the start of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s tour to the Middle East, where he hopes to emphasize…
According to the station, a Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) editor was held in Russia for failing to register as…
On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for removing Russia from the Olympic movement. He accused…
As British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak accompanied American President Joe Biden on trips to show support for the fight against…
According to his office, the president of Poland will meet with parliamentary party leaders next week as the country waits…
Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, will travel to Saudi Arabia and Qatar on official business from October…
Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, commended North Korea for supporting his nation’s military activities in Ukraine and vowed Moscow’s “complete…
President Joe Biden of the United States began visiting Israel on Wednesday to express support and discuss the escalating Gaza…
Antonio Guterres, secretary-general of the United Nations, described himself as “horrified” by the hundreds of victims of Tuesday’s attack on…
As he welcomed attendees to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) meeting in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping…
A hospital visitation gate was closed to a minister of the Israeli government. A guy who had recently lost his…
As tensions in the Middle East increased due to a raid on a Gaza hospital, the stakes for U.S. Vice…
After days of confusion, squabbling, and contradictory messages, European Union officials want to agree on a unified strategy for the…
According to insiders, Turkey is prepared to postpone ratifying Sweden’s application to join NATO this month to watch for indications…
Malaysia’s education ministry has withdrawn from this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair amid rising international dissent over the current confrontation between…
To meet the urgent need for assistance in the 2.3 million-person beleaguered enclave of Gaza, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
After Washington reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has consented to allow humanitarian supplies to reach beleaguered Gazans, U.S. President…
The Israeli-Palestinian issue may come up at the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping this…
In response to mounting market concerns about the country’s stressed public finances, authorities stated that Italy’s deficit-increasing 2024 budget, which…
This week, South Korea will open its largest-ever defense expo to boost arms sales and highlight a rare appearance by…
According to reports on Sunday, small contributors have responded to Donald Trump’s legal issues by donating generously to his presidential…
In a nighttime attack, Russia fired 12 kamikaze drones and five missiles against Ukraine, according to early Monday reports from…
Gaza border crossing set to reopen as Israeli troops prepare ground assault. Amid diplomatic efforts to provide supplies to the…
It is too early to predict the economic effects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen,…
The Constitutional Court of Indonesia dismissed a complaint on Monday that sought to lower the age requirement for presidential and…
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken meets the Jordanian king in Amman. As Israel is ready to launch a massive ground…
Sri Lanka president to visit China as debt talks progress. As the crisis-hit nation advances in debt restructuring discussions with…
According to Prime Minister Viktor Orban on public radio on Friday, Hungary would not permit any protests in support of…
A U.S. aircraft carrier’s visit to South Korea was blasted by North Korea on Friday as a provocation that may…
France uses teargas on banned pro-Palestinian rally as Macron calls for calm. President Emmanuel Macron encouraged the French to remain…
EU’s Borrell warns China ‘de-risking’ may speed up if imbalances persist. Borrell, the head of foreign policy for the European…
Australia police weigh special powers ahead of pro-Palestinian protest. As tensions increase following the murderous Hamas foray into Israel, Australian…
Israel calls for all civilians to leave Gaza City. In preparation for an anticipated ground assault, Israel’s military ordered all…
Israel says no humanitarian break to Gaza siege unless hostages are freed. After the Red Cross appealed for fuel to…
Due to a lack of insurance coverage, Norwegian Air (NAS.OL) canceled a scheduled evacuation flight from Tel Aviv to Oslo…
Germany to support Israel in its defense efforts with two drones. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday, before a…
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken lands in Israel. To express Washington’s support for Israel following the assaults by Palestinian Hamas…
New Zealand Labour Party support rises, NZ First remains kingmaker. According to two fresh polls issued on Wednesday, which also…
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy is paying a visit to Belgium. This Wednesday, according to Belgian media, Zelenskiy of Ukraine is in Belgium,…
The presidential administration of the Central Asian Republic of Kyrgyzstan said that Vladimir Putin will go there on Thursday. This…
Israel pounds Gaza by air; Biden condemns ‘evil’ Hamas attacks. President Joe Biden of the United States offered solidarity for…
Hamas’s assault on Israel shows surprise is still possible in the AI era. Israeli authorities sent the head of NATO’s…
North Korea blames Israel for causing bloodshed in Gaza. Tuesday saw the first mention of the armed hostilities between Israel…
Israel says the Gaza border has been secured after another night of air strikes. After another night of continuous Israeli…
Russia sends dozens of drones into Ukraine in latest air strike. According to the authorities, Russia fired 36 attack drones…
Spain opposes suspending aid to Palestinian territories. The planned suspension of European Union funding to the Palestinian territories is something…
After fatal strikes by Hamas, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged China to stand behind Israel, saying he was…
A source close to the Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas told Reuters that the group organized its army of roughly 1,000…
China opposes violent attacks in the Middle East crisis. China is opposed to violence and assaults and is very worried…
Inside Asia’s arms race: China near ‘breakthroughs’ with nuclear-armed submarines, report says. The creation of a new generation of nuclear-armed…
In the wake of the Hamas militant attack on Israel, several foreign airlines have halted flight operations with Tel Aviv,…
Russian parliament bosses to discuss revoking ratification of nuclear test ban treaty. President Vladimir Putin hinted that Russia would begin…
Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks, deaths pass 1,100. In retribution for one of the worst attacks in modern history, in…
Ukraine races to make more war drone components at home. To reduce geopolitical risk, Ukrainian companies and governments are making…
In a blow to Tehran’s theocratic leaders and a boost for anti-government protestors, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on…
On Friday, the U.S. Commerce Department placed 42 Chinese businesses on a federal export restriction list to support Moscow’s military…
The U.S. budget fight could create an opening for China in the Pacific. According to analysts and former officials, Strategic…
Britain’s Keir Starmer plots painstaking path to power. When Kiss bassist Gene Simmons visited parliament on June 7, a group…
The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, assured the more than 40 European leaders meeting in Spain that America would continue…
Poland’s election turned Germany into a punchbag, straining the Western alliance. Poland’s populist government, vying for an unheard-of third term…
German sanctions officers raid Russian citizen’s properties in Bavaria. In connection with assets blocked by European Union sanctions, German police…
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the president of Ukraine, said on Thursday that he had arrived in Granada, Spain, for the European Political…
Kevin McCarthy was ousted as House Speaker in a historic vote. Even while neither Steve Scalise nor Tom Emmer has…
According to diplomats, the French foreign minister will visit Armenia on Tuesday to examine the pressing requirements of the nation…
Russia says 335,000 people signed up to fight; there are no plans for new mobilization. As more than 335,000 men…
China hopes the U.S. will ‘do more things’ conducive to dialogue. Days after Washington enraged Beijing with claims of media…
Philippines and allies kick off naval drills amid Asia-Pacific tension. A “show of force” exercise involving forces from Manila, Britain,…
EU ministers convene in Ukraine to show support after the US and Slovakia wobble. A pro-Russian candidate won the election…
NATO’s Stoltenberg is sure Poland will back Ukraine militarily despite disputes. On Friday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed his…
According to a State Department official, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the assassination of a Sikh separatist advocate…
The U.S. accuses China of global media manipulation. On Thursday, the U.S. warned that China’s censorship, data collection, and undercover…
Ukrainian forces are ‘gradually gaining ground,’ NATO chief says. On an unannounced visit to Kyiv, NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg said…
Russia’s Putin orders the government to stabilize retail fuel prices. To further balance the local market by establishing a prohibition…
The United States on Wednesday slapped penalties on a network it claimed was helping buy key parts for Iran’s drone…
Following a rare summit intended to jump-start trilateral interactions, senior diplomats from South Korea, China, and Japan agreed on Tuesday…
After their kin in the secessionist Nagorno-Karabakh area surrendered to Azerbaijan this week, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan urged his compatriots…
Russian missiles target Ukrainian energy facilities before winter – Kyiv. Ukraine said Russia unleashed its heaviest missile attack in weeks…
Syria’s Assad in China seeks exit from diplomatic isolation. Bashar al-Assad landed in Hangzhou, China, for his first visit since…
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to press skeptical Republicans on aid in Washington visit. Thursday marks the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy…
According to his aides, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol aims to highlight the “illicit, dangerous” military negotiations between North…
Israeli-Palestinian violence surges ahead of Netanyahu-Biden meeting. During a raid on Wednesday in the occupied West Bank, Israeli troops were…
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United States called on Wednesday for the complete demarcation of Kuwaiti-Iraqi maritime borders,…
Iraq’s PM invited to meet with U.S. President Biden at the White House. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met…
Local officials said the Russian air attack on Lviv in the early hours of Tuesday injured one man and set…
Xi says China and the US ‘should and must’ achieve peaceful co-existence. President Xi Jinping informed two US Flying Tigers…
Ukraine plans to sue Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia over food import ban. According to what Ukrainian Trade Representative Taras Kachka…
Iran said a deal with its arch-rival, the U.S., to unfreeze $6 billion in finances and swap five inmates would…
A Hungarian politician flags a possible delay for Sweden’s NATO bid. The Speaker of Hungary’s parliament stated on local television…
In its military counteroffensive against Russian forces, Ukraine claimed Monday that its troops had recaptured more ground on the eastern…
Taiwan urges China to stop ‘destructive’ military activities. After reporting a significant uptick in Chinese military exercises near the island,…
Italy’s Meloni seeks EU mission to block migrant arrivals. On Friday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni demanded that the European…
Kim Jong Un asked Putin to visit North Korea at a rare encounter, raising U.S. worries that a revitalized Moscow-Pyongyang…
UK’s MI5 warned Conservatives over possible Chinese spy candidates. On Wednesday, the Times reported that Britain’s MI5 alerted the Conservative…
On Wednesday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia objected to Azerbaijan over statements it made concerning weekend regional elections…
China says its economy is ‘resilient’, rejects Western concerns. On Tuesday, the Chinese foreign ministry said that the country’s economy remains…
Biden was accused of sidelining Vietnam and India’s rights over strategic interests. The White House information sheet on President Joe…
President Putin of Russia warned that the Russian economy would suffer if inflation were allowed to spiral out of control…
On Tuesday, BAE Systems said that it had agreed with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan (7011.T) and Leonardo of Italy…
The parent company of Pratt & Whitney, RTX Corp (RTX.N), announced a $3 billion charge on Monday and informed airlines…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Russia amid U.S. warnings not to sell arms. Japanese media reported on Tuesday that…
On Monday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France said it was up to Morocco to decide whether or not…
France’s Macron says Bangladesh commits to ordering 10 Airbus aircraft. On Monday, Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, said that…
North Korea’s Kim appears to have departed for Russia for a summit with Putin. According to a claim made by…
Ukraine’s place is in the EU, says German foreign minister in Kyiv. In a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, Ukraine stands…
RIA reports that Myanmar received the first shipment of Russia’s Su-30 fighter jets. According to comments by Charlie Than, Myanmar’s…
Taiwan’s defense ministry said a Chinese naval formation commanded by the aircraft carrier Shandong entered the western Pacific for exercises…
PM Sunak raises concern over interference in UK democracy with China’s Li. After the rumored arrest of two accused spies,…
Ukraine freezes $80 million of tycoon Kolomoisky’s assets, media report. Ihor Kolomoisky’s assets worth more than $80 million were reportedly…
India said on Friday that it is certain the Group of 20 major economies would finalize a proclamation at their…
In American politics, few names resonate as deeply as Nancy Pelosi. The former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives…
On Friday, official media said North Korea launched its first “tactical nuclear attack submarine” and assigned it to the force…
China cautions Japan on NATO, hoping it doesn’t undermine confidence in the area. In this comprehensive article, we delve into…
Putin warns Poland that attacking Belarus means attacking Russia. In a significant geopolitical development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued…
Thailand’s Pita faces parliament’s last vote on PM. On July 19, 2023, Thailand faced a pivotal moment in its political…
Yellen: US-India energy transition investment facilitation. The United States is partnering with India on a joint platform to expedite India’s…
The Biden campaign raised $72 million in the most recent quarter. The campaign of President Joe Biden has announced a…
Russian general claims military leaders deceived Ukraine soldiers. Recently, a Russian general was dismissed after making serious accusations against the…
The Group of Seven (G7) nations have unveiled a comprehensive security framework for Ukraine, demonstrating their commitment to supporting Ukraine’s…
Ukraine calls NATO summit results good, not perfect. Following the NATO Summit, Ukraine has expressed satisfaction with the outcomes, highlighting…
NATO chief seeks ‘strong message’ on Ukraine’s membership bid at summit. The recent NATO summit aims to agree on Ukraine’s…
China’s foreign minister to miss ASEAN meeting for health reasons. The announcement that Wang Yi, the Chinese Foreign Minister, will…
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki: G7 meeting on G20 sidelines. In a strategic move aimed at fostering stronger global economic cooperation,…
Erdogan linked Sweden’s NATO participation to Turkey’s EU membership. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made a statement linking Sweden’s…
After Yellen discussions, China demands ‘realistic’ U.S. penalties. China has called on the United States to take practical action to…
New Zealand has expressed confidence in the advice the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provided regarding Japan’s plan to release…
Turkey seeks fiscal restraint and a lower budget deficit. Turkey Aims to Ensure Fiscal Discipline and Lower Budget Deficit, says…
Yellen pushes the US-China climate and economic collaboration. During her meetings in Beijing, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized the…
As the Vilnius Summit approaches, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is flexing its muscle to ensure the security and safety…
After Putin met with Biden, Xi was cautioned about West investment. Following a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S.…
In a recent statement, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged China to embrace market reforms while emphasizing that the United…
President Biden’s campaign against “junk fees” has now extended to short-term health insurance plans. These plans, often chosen by individuals…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the military to deepen its combat planning, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and…
Prigozhin back in Russia, Wagner deployment unclear, says Lukashenko. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has made a significant announcement, stating that…
Saudi and Iranian energy ministers meet in Vienna. Iranian and Saudi energy ministers met in Vienna to examine regional energy…
Yellen begins China tour amid tensions. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has embarked on a highly anticipated visit to China,…
Ukraine’s tech attempt to Tackle Russian’suicide’ drone Threat. Last month, hundreds of engineers and innovators convened senior military officials in…
An important Chinese trade policy adviser warned Wednesday that China’s export limits on semiconductor metals are “just a start” as…
After another incident near a South China Sea flashpoint, the Philippines accused China’s coast guard of harassment, obstruction, and “dangerous…
On Wednesday, South Korea’s military claimed it had recovered the wreckage of a North Korean spy satellite that crashed in…
Despite opposition from Beijing and some local people, the U.N.’s nuclear inspector approved Japan’s plan to discharge cleaned radioactive water…
As China prepares for high summer heat, EU climate director Frans Timmermans called for faster and more decisive collaborative action…
Russia said Ukraine had assaulted Moscow with at least five drones shot down or blocked, though one of the capital’s…
NATO extends Stoltenberg’s term by a year. NATO extended Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s tenure by a year on Tuesday rather…
Local authorities reported two deaths and 19 injuries from a Russian drone attack in Sumy on Monday. The Sumy regional…
Last week’s police shooting of a teenager raised long-standing concerns about the French police and successive governments’ unwillingness to change…
In a “difficult” week for Kyiv’s counteroffensive against Russian soldiers, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine had regained land along eastern…
Moscow claims 700,000 Ukrainian conflict-zone youngsters are in Russia. Grigory Karasin, director of the Federation Council’s international committee, stated late…
Following Taiwan’s announcement this week, Japan’s defense ministry said late Friday it had detected two Russian Navy ships in the…
On Saturday, U.S. CIA Director William Burns called mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s violent revolt a challenge to the Russian state…
On Saturday, U.S. CIA Director William Burns said Russian dissatisfaction with the Ukraine war was a once-in-a-generation opportunity to recruit…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Saturday that the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant posed a “serious threat” and that Russia…
On Friday, Ukraine’s military intelligence service reported Russia is steadily reducing staff at the captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in…
A retired Venezuelan general who claims he plotted to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro pleaded guilty to U.S. accusations of aiding…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, a longtime Putin supporter, said an aborted mutiny had “somewhat weakened” Putin and that now…
On Friday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov advocated for expanding the United Nations Security Council to offer more representation to…
On Friday, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taipei announced that a top U.S. official in charge of APEC relations…
After the worst night of nationwide riots in protest of a police shooting of a teenager, French President Emmanuel Macron…
On Thursday, Japan and South Korea revived a $10 billion currency exchange pact to enhance “the regional financial safety net”…
The Wall Street Journal reported that the Chinese spy balloon that flew over the U.S. early this year used American…
Denmark says the EU should not ‘lower the threshold’ to accept Ukraine. On Thursday, Finance Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen told…
Russia’s elite feared a civil war as one of the most deadly mercenary battalions marched on Moscow. Flight tracking data…
The New York Times claimed that General Sergey Surovikin, the deputy commander of Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, knew mercenary…
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda in Kyiv to discuss NATO membership. Zelenskiy demanded…
Seoul’s foreign ministry announced penalties on two individuals and two businesses Wednesday for alleged involvement in North Korea’s nuclear programs.…
On Tuesday, eastern European NATO countries warned that Wagner’s Russian mercenary forces moving to Belarus would increase regional instability. Still,…
After Wagner mercenary head Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mutiny, President Vladimir Putin said Wagner and its creator had collected approximately $2 billion…
On Saturday, some southern Chinese merchants urgently called companies to stop goods shipments to Russia after hearing that mercenary Wagner…
On Tuesday, an aircraft linked to Russian mercenary head Yevgeny Prigozhin arrived in Belarus from Russia, possibly bringing him to…
On Tuesday, New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said she had a “very robust” discussion with her Chinese colleague before…
Russian President Vladimir Putin paid tribute to pilots killed in an unsuccessful revolt over the weekend, acknowledging for the first…
Russia urges unity behind Putin after the failed mutiny. After mercenaries briefly took a critical command center for its Ukraine…
EU foreign ministers said an unsuccessful mutiny in Russia during the weekend proved Moscow’s war in Ukraine was producing domestic…
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Russia’s Wagner mercenary group’s failed mutiny showed the Kremlin’s strategic error in attacking Ukraine. After…
On Monday, Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu visited Russian troops involved in the military operation in Ukraine, RIA reported. RIA’s…
Pakistan slammed the US and India on Friday after President Joe Biden met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White…
On Friday, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told Interfax that Russia would not inform the U.S. about its nuclear weapons…
Family Minister Eugenia Roccella said in a Friday interview that Italy might issue an “amnesty” to parents who had children…
Premier Li Qiang encouraged China and Europe to “rise above differences” and develop “creative solutions” at a Paris meeting on…
After Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with G7 representatives in London on Wednesday, the U.S. State Department stated the…
Modi visits Washington to strengthen Biden-US ties. Despite human rights concerns in India, U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime…
The U.S. State Department announced a new visa limitation policy targeting foreign government officials and agents who help fugitives evade…
Biden says Chinese President Xi is a dictator. U.S. President Joe Biden labeled Chinese President Xi Jinping a tyrant and…
Ukrainian officials say Russia struck military and infrastructure targets in Kyiv and Lviv early Tuesday. Ukraine shot down 32 35…
After condemning Russia’s deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, President Joe Biden stated on Monday that Putin’s use of…
China’s Premier Li Qiang told Germany’s top CEOs that a lack of cooperation was the biggest risk during a visit…
A senior Ukrainian government source told Reuters ahead of a gathering this week that Ukraine wants $40 billion to fund…
On Monday, a senior Russian official told TASS that Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons deployment in Belarus is permanent. In March,…
Blinken ends rare China visit may see Xi Jinping. On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China’s…
On Monday, Russia’s TASS news agency stated that Iran, Russia, and many Eurasian countries from Eastern Europe to Western China…
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol left Seoul for Paris on Monday to support Expo 2030 and meet with the…
KCNA stated on Monday that North Korea’s failed military satellite launch last month was the “gravest failure” at the governing…
The Mainichi Shimbun reported on Sunday that support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet fell 12 percentage points to…
Russia rejects U.N. aid as dam breach kills more. As the death toll increased and beaches in southern Ukraine were…
Putin warns the West with nuclear bombs in Belarus. On Friday, President Vladimir Putin announced that he had deployed tactical…
Chinese delegation to meet with Germany’s corporate leaders next week. Premier Li Qiang will meet Germany’s top CEOs next week…
US, Iran discuss ‘agreement’ to de-escalate tensions. Iranian and Western officials stated the U.S. is negotiating with Iran to curb…
Blinken visits Beijing to soothe US-China breakup fears. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Beijing this weekend with…
The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced Friday that South Korea recovered a rocket part from North Korea’s failed military satellite…
Mexican president says EU leaders will revise trade accord quickly. After meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,…
On Thursday, Australia announced it would draft legislation to cancel Russia’s lease to build a new embassy in Canberra. The…
Ukraine’s counteroffensive forms, but the main test is still to come. After a week of fierce battle, Kyiv’s counteroffensive will…
Former President Donald Trump’s 2024 White House campaign reported raising $7 million since being indicted on federal charges last week.…
Mexico City interior minister Batres was named mayor. Sheinbaum announced Wednesday that she would pick Marti Batres, the city’s interior…
The U.S. downplayed expectations of a breakthrough after a difficult call with China’s foreign minister ahead of Antony Blinken’s visit…
On Thursday, NTV reported that Japan’s opposition is finalizing a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet, which might…
Russian missiles hit civilian buildings in Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa and the eastern Donetsk area overnight, killing at…
According to a Chinese foreign ministry statement, Foreign Minister Qin Gang called U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday…
On Wednesday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s cabinet will announce Germany’s first National Security Strategy to provide an overview of foreign policy…
Fuji TV stated that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may dissolve the lower house of parliament on Friday if the…
U.S. military help to Ukraine escalates crisis. Anatoly Antonov, Russia’s ambassador to the U.S., warned early Wednesday that the $325…
Rights organizations watch a BBC Modi documentary in Washington before Indian PM’s visit. Before his state visit to the White…
On Tuesday, Yoon’s office announced that South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will travel to France and Vietnam next week…
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday that she will resign to run for the ruling party’s 2024 presidential…
After China’s ambassador urged Seoul against making “wrong bets” in the Sino-U.S. competition, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol doubted…
Kishida unveils new child care plan amid election rumors. On Tuesday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will announce steps to…
As the U.S. and its allies practice in the Western Pacific, China began military operations in the East China Sea…
Pro-Russian hackers claimed a Monday DDoS attack on multiple Swiss government websites. The incident comes as the Swiss parliament prepares…
On Monday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins a four-nation trip to Latin America to strengthen political and…
On Monday, KCNA said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to “hold hands” with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
On Monday, Ukraine’s highest military command reported severe fighting in frontline hot locations. In contrast, the defense ministry reported the…
In a meeting with the head of the New Development Bank (NDB), Dilma Rousseff, Honduras head Xiomara Castro made a…
On Friday, the U.S. and five allies condemned economic coercion in trade practices in a joint proclamation that appeared to…
On Friday, President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus after special storage facilities are…
On Friday, Russia claimed significant fighting in southern and eastern Ukraine, while Kyiv remained silent about its long-awaited offensive. No…
China’s South Korean envoy warns of ‘wrong bets’ on Sino-U.S. rivalry. The Chinese ambassador in Seoul urged Seoul to cease…
As the U.S. competes with China, a Senate committee passed legislation on Thursday to remove its “developing nation” status from…
On Thursday, Finland’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto announced he would run for president in next year’s election to succeed Sauli…
Taiwan deploys air defense as China aircraft enter the zone. After Beijing’s latest mass air assault, Taiwan activated its defense…
The United States President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign called YouTube’s move to stop monitoring fake 2020 election fraud allegations “reckless”…
A U.S. source said Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman early Wednesday and discussed…
Shoigu: Ukraine’s counter-offensive failed. On Tuesday, Russia’s defense minister said his forces had stopped the first three days of a…
Ukraine declared Russia a terrorist state at the highest U.N. court on Tuesday as proceedings began in a case involving…
On Tuesday, millions of gallons of water broke through a large hole in a Russian-controlled dam, flooding a swathe of…
On Tuesday, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said it was too early to evaluate the dam’s collapse in southern Ukraine,…
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy commended Ukrainian troops after his senior ground commander reported progress near Bakhmut in northern Donetsk. “I am…
China and Russia conducted a sixth joint aviation patrol over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea on…
On Monday, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that giving Kyiv F-16 fighter fighters with nuclear weapons would intensify the…
After NATO countries began their annual Baltic training on Sunday, Russia said on Monday that it had also begun its…
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated his effort to deter migrants arriving in Britain in small boats had decreased crossings by…
PM says Belgium is examining Russia’s weapons usage. On Monday, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said that Belgium would…
Chinese media downplays U.S. diplomat’s Beijing visit. A Chinese state-backed tabloid criticized a top U.S. State Department official’s travel to…
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said that Germany will send two warships to the Indo-Pacific in 2024 amid escalating tensions between…
Stoltenberg expects a Swedish NATO deal following more negotiations. After meeting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday, NATO Secretary-General Jens…
Zelenskiy claims Russia evades weapons sanctions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia was employing a network of suppliers to dodge…
Turkey’s Erdogan to swear in, name a new cabinet. After winning re-election last weekend, Tayyip Erdogan will be sworn in…
On Saturday, Japan’s defense minister stated that despite its expanding military power, Tokyo would not use it to threaten other…
Iran’s navy leader announced a naval alliance with Saudi Arabia, three Gulf states, India, and Pakistan on Saturday, according to…
NATO official demands nuclear weapons openness. As a global power, China should be more transparent about its increasing nuclear weapons…
In a Saturday interview, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated Ukraine is ready to launch its long-awaited counteroffensive to retake Russian-occupied territory.…
On Saturday, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed alarm about China’s refusal to discuss military crisis management, emphasizing that…
On Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden called a “crisis averted” after a plan to postpone the debt ceiling passed. Biden…
On Saturday, South Korea’s defense minister claimed some countries were “ignoring North Korea’s unlawful behavior,” which might weaken U.N. sanctions…
On Saturday, China’s embassy to Norway said it “strongly opposes” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s recent remarks in Norway, calling…
Polish president reverses Russian influence law. After concerns that he signed legislation on undue Russian influence this week may prohibit…
Thai finance minister candidate seeks debt reduction. The finance minister-designate of Thailand’s election-winning Move Forward party pledged to raise welfare…
Ukraine claimed it downed over 30 missiles and drones. On Friday, Ukrainian soldiers in Kyiv said they shot down more…
On Thursday, Kosovo’s president Vjosa Osmani said Serbia must stop destabilizing Kosovo to end the bloodshed in the north. “The…
A government official said Wednesday that South Africa is considering an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest order for Russian President…
On Thursday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said it was “unfortunate” his Chinese counterpart had declined to meet him at…
US-China tensions will dominate the Asia security meeting. Since China has denied a defense chiefs’ meeting with the US, Asia’s…
Taiwan, U.S. ink first trade deal under the new structure. At heightened tensions with China over the democratically run island,…
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s legislation to raise the $31.4 trillion U.S. debt ceiling and cut federal…
On Tuesday, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu claimed the West was increasing equipment and arms shipments to Kyiv before a…
EU parliament to challenge Hungary’s EU presidential abilities. A draft parliamentary resolution indicates that on Thursday, the European Parliament will…
Russia said it destroyed all eight of Ukraine’s largest drone strikes on Moscow on Tuesday, pushing the 15-month war to…
U.S. debt ceiling pact will be tested in Congress. On Tuesday, Congress will vote on a bipartisan compromise to raise…
According to television network forecasts, Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party (UCP) has won the Alberta provincial election, giving the right-wing…
A top advisor to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said mediation has failed, and Kyiv’s peace plan is the only way to…
On Monday, media reported that China rebuffed a U.S. proposal for a defense chief meeting at an annual security gathering…
Officials reported early Tuesday that Russia’s third attack on Kyiv in 24 hours killed one person and injured four, with…
Zelenskiy asks South Korea for defense equipment. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a South Korean newspaper that Ukraine “desperately hopes” South…
KCNA announced Tuesday that North Korea will launch its first military surveillance satellite in June to monitor U.S. military activity.…
Blinken urges visa restrictions over Uganda’s anti-gay law. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said his administration would examine visa…
On Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that his son would leave as his secretary due to “inappropriate” behavior…
Poland’s president said on Monday he would approve a bill authorizing a panel to probe Russian influence despite opposition complaints…
South Korea’s largest arms contract with Poland—$13.7 billion—lays the framework for a military-industrial juggernaut that the two nations’ defense corporations…
After a major Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, civilians took shelter on Monday morning as explosions rang out.…
Senator Graham applauds Ukrainian resistance, dismissing Russian criticism. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham denied Russian accusations that he had supported Ukraine…
Russian media reported Monday that the interior ministry’s database had placed U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on a wanted list. Graham…
On Monday, state media KCNA announced that North Korea’s governing party would convene in early June to discuss economic plans.…
If more countries joined a Russia-Belarus union, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko offered “nuclear weapons for everyone.” This week, Russia deployed…
Belarus official: West forced nuclear deployment. A senior Belarusian official said, Western countries forced Belarus to deploy Russian tactical nuclear…
Turkey’s Erdogan wins an electoral test of 20-year rule. President Tayyip Erdogan won a mandate to continue authoritarian policies that…
After threatening satellite launch, Japan wants to destroy any N.Korean missile. North Korea informed Japan of a satellite launch between…
Biden and McCarthy’s rocky debt ceiling negotiations. Early this year, Democratic President Joe Biden labeled the lengthy story a national…
In a Monday statement, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao called on Japan to fix its “wrongdoing” of semiconductor export limitations.…
Russia bombs Kyiv for the 15th time in May. Russia began a new wave of air attacks on Kyiv early…
On Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol begins his first summit with Pacific island leaders to enhance Seoul’s influence…
Putin praised his “dear friend” Tayyip Erdogan, who won Turkey’s presidential election on Sunday. “The election victory was a natural…
After defeating his biggest political threat, President Tayyip Erdogan won Turkey’s presidential election on Sunday, extending his autocratic reign into…
Russia on Sunday blasted U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham for telling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv that “the Russians are…
Russia launched the “largest drone attack” on Kyiv before Kyiv Day; 1 killed. As Kyiv prepared to celebrate its establishment…
Turkey votes in election runoff, Erdogan well-positioned to maintain rule. Sunday’s presidential runoff could extend Tayyip Erdogan’s leadership into a…
After mediating a prisoner swap between Iran and Belgium, Iranian state media reported that Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said…
On Sunday, Republican U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicted that most House Republicans would endorse a new agreement with President…
On Sunday, Texas Representative Chip Roy tweeted that he will try to defeat the debt ceiling compromise in the House.…
Putin demands increased border security. On Sunday, President Vladimir Putin ordered border security to enable “fast” Russian military and civilian…
In a Sunday interview, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that good relations with China are achievable even without the…
After grueling discussions with the White House, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy must pass a tentative borrowing limit deal through the…
Two days after Kosovan police clashed with protestors opposed to Albanian mayors in ethnic Serbian communities, NATO leader Jens Stoltenberg…
North Dakota’s Republican governor to run for US president. According to a source, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum plans to…
Russia on Saturday accused Kosovo, the US, and the EU of rising Balkan tensions and expressed alarm after deadly clashes…
Russia on Saturday called Japan’s comments about Moscow’s nuclear threat “cynical, unscrupulous speculation” and threatened to retaliate to Japan’s latest…
Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kumar Dahal will visit India next week to boost ties with Narendra Modi. The visit will…
On Saturday, a Berlin defense ministry official said Ukraine has requested Taurus cruise missiles, an air-launched weapon with a range…
Russia urges the US: don’t lecture on nuclear deployments. Russia on Saturday downplayed U.S. President Joe Biden’s criticism of Moscow’s…
Iran claims Ukraine’s president criticizes drones to get Western armaments. Tehran accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of anti-Iranian propaganda in…
After the Treasury Department warned of a June 5 default, Democratic President Joe Biden and a Republican negotiator said Friday…
China and South Korea intensify chip industry negotiations. China’s commerce minister said China and South Korea would improve semiconductor supply…
The U.S. accuses two in Beijing-directed Falun Gong targeting On Friday. The Justice Department charged two Los Angeles residents with…
On Friday, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said Sweden aims to join NATO by July’s Vilnius meeting. Last year, Russia’s…
The Yomiuri Daily newspaper stated without attribution that Japan and the U.S. might make a joint declaration on semiconductor and…
Russia deploys Belarusian tactical nuclear weapons. Russia deployed tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus on Thursday, the first time since the…
The first G7 summit on AI regulation will take place next week. Japan announced Friday that G7 officials would meet…
As deadline approaches, White House Republicans seek debt-ceiling solution. With a week until a possible economic disaster, the White House…
The Chinese government denies that its spies are infiltrating Western infrastructure, calling the US-led warning a “collective disinformation campaign.” Chinese…
China’s Commerce Minister visits the US for an APEC meeting and meeting. Wang Wentao, China’s Minister of Commerce, will meet…
The New York Times reported that U.S. intelligence agencies suspect Ukrainian spies or military intelligence planned a drone strike on…
White House Republicans will discuss the US debt ceiling as default nears. On Wednesday morning, Democratic President Joe Biden and…
Border incursion proves Western influence in Ukraine. On Wednesday, the Kremlin said pro-Ukrainian fighters who raided a Russian border region…
Despite Western opposition as the Ukraine war continued, Russia’s prime leader signed a package of agreements with China on Wednesday…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, once a pariah, was master of ceremonies last week as Arab states readmitted Syria…
US sanctions North Korea again – Treasury Department website. On Tuesday, the Treasury Department announced additional North Korea penalties targeting hundreds…
Xi pushes for ‘new socialist Tibet.’ China’s President Xi Jinping called on Tibet to develop a wealthy, harmonious, and “new…
On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited marines on the eastern front to thank them for fighting Russia’s assault. On…
Tim Scott, the lone Black Republican in the Senate, launched his 2024 presidential campaign, hoping his positive message would resonate…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Indonesia on Tuesday and inked a preferential trade pact to boost economic ties. Joko Widodo,…
Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling meeting fails. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy failed to reach a deal Monday on…
On Monday, Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the U.S. Senate, launched his 2024 presidential campaign, wagering that his…
On Monday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated he preferred Joe Biden to Donald Trump and hoped Biden would be re-elected.…
Beijing chastises Japan, Britain, and the ‘anti-China’ G7 summit. Chinese state media After Beijing summoned Japan’s envoy and blasted Britain…
After Moscow hailed the Wagner private army and Russian troops for seizing Bakhmut, Ukraine stated on Sunday that its forces…
At a Monday summit in Papua New Guinea, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged help for the Pacific Islands. At…
After a pleasant phone discussion on Sunday, as the president flew back to Washington, President Joe Biden and House Republican…
US condemns Israeli order on West Bank settler outpost. The Biden administration chastised Israel for allowing Jewish settlers to settle…
China summons Japanese ambassador over G7 activities. A ministry statement late Sunday claimed China Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong summoned…
Zelenskiy appeals to the ‘Global South’ during the G7 conference. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with India’s Narendra Modi on Saturday…
Saturday, during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 conference in Japan, French President Emmanuel Macron termed Ukrainian President…
On Saturday, Russian mercenary head Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed that his Wagner troops had successfully captured Bakhmut. However, the Ukrainian government…
Washington is quiet as the debt ceiling deadline approaches. After Friday’s failure, White House and Republican congressional negotiators on extending…
On Saturday, G7 leaders called for worldwide technological standards for trustworthy AI. In Hiroshima, Japan, G7 leaders noted that “the…
G7 sanctions Russia and cuts China’s trade dependence. Leaders of the world’s richest countries tightened sanctions against Russia and highlighted…
Zelenskiy visits Hiroshima for ‘talks with friends.’ Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Hiroshima on Saturday to meet leaders of…
In reaction to Washington’s latest penalties, Russia’s foreign ministry barred 500 U.S. citizens, including former President Obama, on Friday. The…
On Saturday, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen pledged to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid rising military pressure…
On Saturday, Group of Seven leaders committed to a new initiative to combat economic coercion and promised to stop anyone…
On Friday, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince hugged Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during an Arab summit, a strategic move opposed by…
G7 countries shouldn’t compete on renewables. On Friday, a prominent European diplomat said the Group of Seven (G7) affluent nations…
On Friday, China’s President Xi Jinping outlined an ambitious plan to assist Central Asia development, from developing infrastructure networks to…
On Thursday, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office announced that the first part of their “21st Century” trade plan, including customs…
G7 leaders face Ukraine’s Hiroshima legacy. At a Group of Seven (G7) conference in Hiroshima, Japan, leaders of the world’s…
South Korea’s finance minister met with the Chinese ambassador on Friday to discuss economic cooperation amid diplomatic concerns with Beijing.…
Ukrainian air raid sirens sounded early Friday, with some locations reporting explosions and officials stating anti-aircraft forces were active in…
Senate Democrats urged President Joe Biden to invoke the 14th Amendment to avoid a financial collapse if negotiations with Republicans…
In July, NATO leaders will adopt thousands of pages of secret military plans that would reveal for the first time…
Japan PM encourages global chipmaker investment before G7. After meeting senior executives on Thursday before a Group of Seven conference,…
China’s envoy to Ukraine advocated peace talks. According to China’s foreign ministry, Beijing’s special envoy visited Kyiv earlier this week…
On Thursday, Central Asian leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Xian to promise “enduring” friendship and prepare for…
According to two sources, Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis will officially enter the 2024 U.S. presidential election next week, becoming…
Germany fails Ukraine jet alliance requirements. On Wednesday, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Germany lacked the personnel and…
On Wednesday, President Xi Jinping told his Kazakh counterpart that China wishes to expand cooperation with Kazakhstan in “prosperity and…
China and Russia, which weren’t invited to Hiroshima, will cast the biggest shadows during this week’s G7 leaders’ conference. Officials…
German economy minister resigns over nepotism. On Wednesday, Economy Minister Robert Habeck announced the resignation of a top economy ministry…
On Wednesday, President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada agreed to deepen their…
Officials said Wednesday that India had increased security in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of a G20 tourism meeting in the…
Russia and Iran agree on rail line to rival Suez Canal. On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President…
Diplomats informed Reuters that China had asked numerous foreign missions in Beijing not to display “politicised propaganda” on their buildings,…
On Wednesday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said a Quad meeting in Sydney next week would not happen without U.S.…
On Tuesday, Democratic President Joe Biden and senior legislative Republican Kevin McCarthy will meet to try to reach an agreement…
Josep Borrell, the EU’s top diplomat, urged Turkey on Tuesday to fix election flaws noted by European observers. “We note…
Russian officials on Monday condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s claims that Moscow was becoming subservient to China, saying Western countries…
City officials reported Russia launched an especially strong air attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, utilizing drones,…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday to discuss security and battery…
The White House said Monday that Russia and Iran are expanding an unprecedented defense relationship that will help Moscow prolong…
On Monday, U.S. Special Counsel John Durham found that the FBI lacked “actual evidence” to investigate Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential…
As she attempted to accelerate Europe’s decarbonization, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Monday that a fossil…
U.S. envoy says US-Micronesia strategic pact renewed. U.S. presidential envoy Joseph Yun said he expects similar success with Palau as…
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may attend the COP28 climate meeting hosted by the UAE at the end of the year,…
President Joe Biden and congressional Republicans approach a crucial week of debt-ceiling discussions hoping to agree on spending and energy…
On Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Eritrean counterpart in Beijing that strong China-Eritrea relations were essential to Horn…
DFB Vice President Hermann Winkler apologized Monday for a social media post criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s weekend visit to…
On Monday, Ukraine’s military celebrated its first successful counterattack against Russian forces in Bakhmut. Kyiv acknowledged Bakhmut’s difficulties. It warned…
At the annual Choose France conference, which will be held in Versailles on Monday, President Emmanuel Macron will meet with…
Wagner denies the US press story that he offered to reveal Russian army positions. On Monday, Wagner private militia leader…
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) issued “notices of suspicion” of theft to tycoon Dmytro Firtash and company executives on…
Belarus PM replaces Lukashenko at the ceremony, sparks conjecture. Alexander Lukashenko, who has not been seen in public since Tuesday,…
On Monday, a senior Chinese ambassador will visit Ukraine, Russia, and other European capitals to explore a “political settlement” to…
The Group of Seven (G7) finance chiefs’ weekend declaration did not name China as a threat. Still, it hinted that…
President Joe Biden said Saturday that talks with Congress to raise the U.S. debt limit were progressing and would be…
Saturday’s director of Russia’s main crime bureau urged renationalizing critical industries to help Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Moscow has taken…
On Saturday, Russia’s Defence Ministry said Ukrainian aircraft fired British-supplied Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles against two industrial locations in…
Honduras’ senior diplomat announced that discussions for a trade pact with China would begin soon. At a press briefing, Honduran…
On Saturday, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Ukraine needs 1,000 artillery shells daily in Bakhmut. Thus the EU…
EU-US pledge cooperative action over China worries. A draft statement suggested that Washington and the EU will coordinate export bans…
British finance minister Jeremy Hunt called a U.S. debt ceiling default “absolutely devastating” and a “knocked off track” GDP. Hunt…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Rome on Saturday for discussions with government officials and Pope Francis, who declared the…
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis cautioned Friday that a Taiwan issue might harm EU-China relations. Landsbergis said he wasn’t supporting…
On Friday, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner hoped US politicians would make a “grown-up” choice to raise the federal debt…
If President Tayyip Erdogan loses Sunday’s election, his opponents promise to restore democracy and human rights. Rights supporters hope Erdogan’s…
ProLogium officials said President Emmanuel Macron’s lobbying, deal sweeteners, and competitive power rates won ProLogium’s first overseas vehicle battery plant…
The EU’s diplomatic service intends to rebalance China’s policy to lessen economic dependence on Beijing while maintaining global cooperation. The…
This week, finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major economies will discuss targeting Chinese investment controls, which analysts…
China regulator wants audit collaboration with U.S. On Thursday, China’s securities watchdog stated that it was eager to collaborate with…
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna and her Chinese colleague Qin Gang agreed to “develop an economic relationship that is both…
Indonesia’s president condemns Myanmar’s human rights violations. At the close of a conference of Southeast Asian leaders on Thursday, Indonesia’s…
Britain abandons 2023 EU law abolition. Instead of repealing all EU legislation by 2023, the government will rewrite the retained…
The White House announced Wednesday that U.S. President Joe Biden will receive Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official…
Wednesday, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced a constitutional amendment to elect judges and magistrates. After the Supreme Court…
Turkey, Syria, Russia, and Iran in the highest-level talks since Syrian conflict. On Wednesday in Moscow, Turkey, Syria, Russia, and…
The island’s foreign minister said U.S. President Joe Biden would sign defense and surveillance agreements with the nation where his…
The Justice Department accused Republican U.S. Representative George Santos of fraud, money laundering, and public funds on Wednesday. He was…
On Wednesday, President Putin signed a decree that might pave the way for Russia to formally “denounce” the Treaty on…
According to news from the Sankei newspaper published on Wednesday, the Japanese government reportedly plans to discuss with South Korea…
China and US debt woes may dominate G7 finance chiefs’ talks. This week’s Group of Seven (G7) financial executives will…
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives at Japan’s G7 finance summit this week with her ambitious economic agenda hijacked by a…
No speedy solution as EU members start negotiations on additional Russia sanctions. On Wednesday, European Union nations began discussing new…
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the US is pressing the WHO to welcome Taiwan as an observer…
Marcos says Taiwan issue, maritime code to factor in ASEAN discussions. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the risk of…
Myanmar issue dominates Southeast Asian meeting. As Myanmar’s military regime refuses to cease hostilities and pursue a peace plan, ASEAN…
China is in contact with all parties seeking Ukraine peace, says the foreign minister. On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin…
On Tuesday, Imran Khan’s aides said Pakistani security officers detained him at Islamabad High Court. Geo TV reported the corruption…
President Vladimir Putin declared on Tuesday that Russians were unified in a “sacred” war with the West over Ukraine that…
Germany says the EU should not be scared by Moscow’s military display and assist Ukraine as long as necessary. On…
After further Russian air attacks on Kyiv, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy…
A source said Tuesday that Japanese and South Korean military authorities would link their radars via a U.S. system early…
After Ottawa dismissed a Toronto-based Chinese diplomat, China expelled a Shanghai-based Canadian diplomat on Tuesday, aggravating already strained bilateral ties…
Ukraine’s envoy to Japan said the Group of Seven (G7) affluent nations must denounce any threat to use nuclear weapons…
After air raid alarms blared across the nation, Russia launched roughly 15 cruise missiles into Ukraine’s capital on Tuesday, the…
The EU ambassador to China praised Chinese President Xi Jinping’s call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday and called…
Biden and McCarthy attempt to end US debt-ceiling stalemate as default crisis approaches. President Joe Biden and senior Republicans and…
Blinken faces contempt of Congress for Afghanistan cable. The Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee threatened Secretary of…
The ambassador says the Philippines-U.S. South China Sea patrols may start in the third quarter. A top diplomat said on…
China seeks ‘new avenues’ of military cooperation with Pakistan. On Monday, China’s defense minister urged Pakistan’s navy chief that their…
On Monday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo denounced an attack in Myanmar on ASEAN officials providing humanitarian supplies and urged to…
After “erroneous words and deeds” froze Sino-U.S. relations, China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang stated on Monday that ties must be…
The Global Times, a conservative Chinese state media tabloid, criticized South Korea’s embassy in China’s protest letter on Monday, the…
As Moscow prepared for its Victory Day holiday, authorities reported early Monday that Russia unleashed large-scale attacks on Kyiv and…
On Sunday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that Congress’s failure to raise the debt ceiling might lead to a “constitutional…
After missing a Sunday deadline to request a court appearance, former U.S. President Donald Trump will not testify in a…
On Saturday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz appeared to criticize his economy minister by saying that Germany’s energy-hungry industry needs more renewable…
On Friday, President Joe Biden indicated he was not ready to invoke the 14th Amendment to prevent the U.S. from…
At a May 9 meeting with congressional leaders, U.S. President Joe Biden severely blasted ‘MAGA’ Republicans over their unwillingness to…
Ukraine celebrated the return of 45 Azov battalion members seized during the assault on Mariupol on Saturday, while Russia said…
On Friday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the U.S. would approve a new regulation that will refuse asylum to…
State media stated that a Swedish-Iranian dissident convicted of organizing an Arab separatist organization that attacked a military parade in…
Opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu feels his moment has arrived to change Turkey’s course and undo much of Tayyip Erdogan’s legacy.…
Turkey will maintain strong Russia connections regardless of the election outcome. The NATO member who wins Turkey’s elections this month…
On Friday, the French president announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would attend France’s Bastille Day military display on…
Australian PM is ‘frustrated’ about Julian Assange’s incarceration. On Friday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was angry for…
Russian pro-war social media reported Thursday that former deputy defense minister Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev, Ukraine’s nuclear contract with Cameco…
Ukraine’s nuclear contract with Cameco is risky but lucrative. The Ukrainian state-owned utility Energoatom told Reuters that Ukraine’s 12-year arrangement…
On Friday, Wagner Group commander Yevgeny Prigozhin abruptly announced that his soldiers would abandon Bakhmut, a Ukrainian city they had…
On Friday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called Wednesday’s Kremlin drone incident a “hostile act” and promised “concrete actions.” Russia…
The Prime Minister said he “heard a message” after Conservative local election losses. Tories lost nationwide. Bolton Tories lost seven…
UK Conservatives lose ‘awful’ local elections. After a year of political scandals, rising inflation, and stalled economic development, British Prime…
China opposes Canadian diplomat removal. On Thursday, Chinese Ambassador Cong Peiwu denied a Beijing official targeting a Canadian politician and…
After his Ukrainian flag was removed to prevent him from photobombing a video interview with Russia’s lead delegate, a Ukrainian…
As violence escalates in Myanmar, Indonesia’s foreign minister said Friday that it had been discreetly contacting key parties, including neighbors…
In a display of unity with two of China’s major neighbors, Foreign Minister Qin Gang pledged to strengthen “coordination and…
The US has clarified its defense treaty obligations to the Philippines by publishing new rules addressing South China Sea attacks,…
Russia accused the US on Thursday of a drone strike on Moscow’s Kremlin bastion to murder President Vladimir Putin. The…
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague that Russian President Vladimir Putin…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet with them in The Hague on Thursday.…
In a letter to the media on Wednesday, Mexico’s president requested Joe Biden to halt USAID from sponsoring groups antagonistic…
UAW President Shawn Fain said the Detroit-based organization is not backing President Joe Biden for a second term due to…
On Wednesday, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was “hopeful” that Dianne Feinstein, the chamber’s oldest member, may…
On Wednesday, a top Ukrainian presidential official stated Kyiv had nothing to do with any drone strike on the Kremlin…
After a short pause last year owing to delivery backlogs, Tesla Inc. (TSLA.O) started taking orders for its Model 3…
Taiwan wants US collaboration to build next-generation fighters. On Wednesday, the president of Taiwanese defense contractor Aerospace Industrial Development Corp…
The Treasury Department announced Wednesday that Janet Yellen will attend the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors conference in…
After visiting Berlin on May 13 at the request of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will receive…
Russia claims Ukraine used drones to try to murder Putin. According to RIA, Russia accused Ukraine of drone-bombing the Kremlin…
On Wednesday, Israel hoped Saudi officials would allow direct flights for its Muslim residents to perform the Haj pilgrimage next…
Democratic U.S. legislators on Wednesday urged the U.S. Trade Representative and State Department to remove investor-state dispute resolution clauses from…
China supports Myanmar’s sovereignty. On Wednesday, China’s foreign ministry said it supports Myanmar’s development and wants the world to respect…
Japan and South Korea resume economic discussions as global dangers loom. On Tuesday, Japan and South Korea held their first…
On Tuesday, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pledged to help millions of Afghans despite the Taliban’s prohibition on female personnel, but…
Scholz’s East Africa tour addresses regional conflict and green energy. On Tuesday, authorities announced German Chancellor Olaf Scholz would visit…
The Sweden Democrats, Sweden’s second-largest party and informal government chairman, said on Tuesday that Sweden should seek more EU exemptions…
On Tuesday, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu stated that Russia delivered significant blows on Ukraine across the frontline but that weapons…
British foreign minister anticipates Chinese vice president meeting this week. British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is scheduled to see China’s…
In a Monday court brief, Trump’s attorneys claimed he should be entitled to discuss the evidence in his criminal prosecution…
US and Philippines reaffirm security partnership under China pressure. On Monday, President Joe Biden informed Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that the…
On Tuesday, Economy Minister Shigeyuki Goto said liquidity and interest rate concerns created U.S. and European banking sector troubles, which…
On Tuesday, President Yoon Suk Yeol addressed his cabinet on a trip to the United States that promised additional South…
Japan-South Korea financial chiefs meet after 7 years. On Tuesday, Japan and South Korea conducted their first bilateral finance chiefs…
Israeli opposition leader claims little progress on judicial reform negotiations. On Monday, Benny Gantz, president of one of the main…
After months without a White House invitation, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy stated Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers discuss the KarU.S.h crisis in the U.S. The foreign ministries of Baku and Yerevan announced…
On Monday, Russia’s defense ministry said that its midnight missile attacks on Ukrainian military locations, including arms depots and ammunition…
Paraguay’s conservatives win heavily, calming Taiwan’s worries. Conservative economist Santiago Pena, 44, won Paraguay’s presidential election, strengthening the ruling Colorado…
A letter from former U.S. President Donald Trump requests a mistrial in legal action against him by writer E. Jean…
Two sources said the Biden administration could delay deciding whether to give electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers tradable credits for using…
Biden reassures Marcos amid China fears. U.S. officials said President Joe Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would sign…
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Fiji First’s general secretary and former attorney general, was detained on Monday for abuse of office, according to…
French President Emmanuel Macron faced widespread protests on Labour Day on Monday as he battles to get past a highly…
Leader of Uzbekistan wins vote on expanding powers. On Monday, early statistics revealed that Uzbekistan’s referendum passed a package of…
The Philippines and China will discuss South China Sea fishing rights. As he sought a “direct communication line” with Beijing…
President Tayyip Erdogan announced Sunday that Turkish intelligence officers assassinated Islamic State commander Abu Hussein al-Qurashi in Syria. “This individual…
The military claimed Ukrainian air defense workers destroyed 15 of 18 Russian missiles launched early Monday morning while air raid…
Russia warned Saturday that Poland’s unlawful seizure of its Warsaw embassy school violated the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations and…
Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, told official media KCNA on Saturday that a U.S.-South…
A U.N. official said Friday that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet with special envoys on Afghanistan in Doha next week…
On Saturday, a U.N. official told Reuters that Sudanese warring parties are more receptive to dialogue and have realized that…
Saturday’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said that Armenia and Azerbaijan would resume discussions in Washington on Sunday to normalize relations. In…
On Friday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stated that Seoul was considering deadly help to Kyiv to stop Russia’s…
Japan PM Kishida will visit South Korea for a summit with Yoon. Officials said Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida would…
US confiscates Iran oil shipment aboard vessel amid Tehran tensions. Three sources stated the U.S. confiscated Iranian oil on a…
After a major setback for nationalist Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the Chamber of Deputies approved additional borrowing for Italy’s government…
Russia fires Mariupol-sanctioned deputy defense minister. According to a military blogger and a renowned news website, Russian Colonel General Mikhail…
China flies a military drone over Taiwan; US Navy jet transits strait. As a U.S. maritime patrol aircraft transited the…
On Friday, China’s foreign ministry expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with South Korea’s joint statement on Taiwan Strait peace and stability with…
Rishi Sunak faces his first major political test as British prime minister next week in local elections, where the opposition…
Russia assaults Ukrainian cities, killing two. According to media and officials, Russia targeted cities from Kyiv to central and southern…
Trump pledges to probe prosecutors, calls Biden chaos. On Thursday, Donald Trump claimed that if he wins the 2024 presidential…
Taiwan claims a Chinese combat drone circled the island. In the latest military tensions, Taiwan’s defense ministry claimed a new…
AUKUS nuclear submarine cost includes a 50% reserve for unanticipated overruns. After a study indicated that the projection was off,…
Russian soldiers blasted Bakhmut, the months-old focal point of their attempts to seize Donbas, and the chief of Russia’s Wagner…
Britain’s Ministry of Defence indicated they were open to other countries entering the next phase of enhanced armor-piercing tank ammunition…
On Wednesday, Brazil’s lower house leader approved a committee to probe Americanas (AMER3.SA), the retailer embroiled in a roughly $4…
Foxconn’s founder said China wouldn’t attack if he were president. On Thursday, Taiwan’s Foxconn (2317. TW) billionaire creator and presidential…
A U.S. Navy nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) will visit South Korea for the first time since the 1980s to…
CNN reported Thursday that former U.S. President Donald Trump lost an attempt to prevent former Vice President Mike Pence from…
On Wednesday, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne postponed plans for a new immigration law until September due to a lack…
Russia temporarily took control of Finnish energy giant Fortum and its former German subsidiary Uniper, raising uncertainties over the status…
DeSantis seeks increased collaboration with South Korea. Ron DeSantis, a possible 2020 presidential contender, visited Seoul on Wednesday to boost…
Australia plans to make guided missiles in two years. In a major defense overhaul to focus on long-range missile capabilities, Australia…
On Tuesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said the South Korean-U.S. alliance must “leap into a new phase” to…
The defense ministry announced Wednesday that Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang military training would focus on siege resistance and troop survival.…
Late Tuesday, two sources informed Reuters that Colombia’s leftist President Gustavo Petro had asked his cabinet members to resign owing…
The Kremlin denied claims that 70-year-old President Vladimir Putin had lookalike body doubles and spent much of his time in…
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden said he will run for a second term in 2024, testing if Americans are ready…
British foreign minister James Cleverly will push China to be more transparent about its “tragic miscalculation” military build-up. British-Chinese relations…
Reuters reported that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz summoned Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Berlin for talks on June 20. China’s…
On Tuesday, a Putin loyalist predicted a new world war and a nuclear conflict. “The world is sick and quite…
Myanmar army must cease violence first. After visiting Myanmar’s military commander, Ban Ki-Moon stated the military “must take the first…
On Tuesday, former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton suggested redeploying tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea to send a…
“They have not yet participated in direct assault operations,” RIA cited a source on Tuesday. Instead, Russia has begun firing…
On Tuesday, a top diplomat said Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. might raise Taiwan concerns with U.S. counterpart Joe Biden…
According to Bloomberg News, Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to make it easy for his residents to go to…
Russia warns again of US-Russia nuclear conflict. On Tuesday, TASS reported that a senior Russian official warned of rising risks…
Guatemala’s president supports the ‘Republic of Taiwan.’ Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei declared his unequivocal support for the “Republic of Taiwan”…
On Monday, Britain, the US, and the EU imposed further penalties on Iranian officials, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members,…
After its envoy to Paris sparked outrage in European capitals, China’s foreign ministry said on Monday that it respects former…
On Monday, EU Council President Charles Michel said EU leaders would examine China’s stance and future relations at their June…
After an attempt to suppress his testimony was dropped, the panel announced Friday that a former prosecutor who led the…
The Swiss foreign ministry tweeted that it closed its Khartoum embassy and evacuated workers and their families due to security…
On Monday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he would ask U.S. Vice President Joe Biden to clarify Washington’s commitment…
Josep Borrell, the EU’s top diplomat, said on Monday that despite the recent evacuation of diplomatic staff and other EU…
Before a Monday EU session, Czech and Lithuanian foreign ministers denounced China’s ambassador to France’s comments questioning Ukraine’s sovereignty. “It…
On Monday, potential U.S. presidential contender Ron DeSantis met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and praised bilateral ties and…
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol left on Monday for the U.S. and a summit with President Joe Biden at…
In an interview released on Monday, China’s EU envoy reassured Ukraine’s neutrality by saying that China’s collaboration with Europe and…
According to a source, President Joe Biden’s team has chosen Julie Chavez Rodriguez, a White House senior adviser and deputy…
According to a Monday study, Australia’s government will prioritize long-range precision strikes, guided missile production, and diplomacy. The study stated…
Russia claims progress in the Bakhmut war. Russian forces advanced in Bakhmut on Sunday, while a top Ukrainian general said…
On Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba might express Kyiv’s anger with EU foreign ministers over the delay in buying…
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On Saturday, the daughter of an Iranian environmentalist imprisoned said she no longer trusted President Joe Biden to liberate her…
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Ben Wallace attended the emergency reaction committee meeting in Sudan on Saturday. Sudan’s army…
On Saturday, Russia’s foreign ministry advised nationals to avoid travel to Canada, citing several examples of prejudice against Russians, including…
According to RIA Novosti, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow expelled about 20 German diplomats on Saturday. A…
Philippines and China to increase contact to settle maritime disputes. On Saturday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his foreign…
Brazil’s president won’t “please anyone” on Ukraine. After being criticized for blaming Kyiv for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Brazil’s Luiz…
A senior U.S. official said Friday that President Joe Biden would pledge “substantial” actions to deter a North Korean nuclear…
On Friday, Brazil’s Defence Minister Jose Mucio said that Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) and Portuguese aerospace company OGMA would build NATO-compliant…
On Saturday, Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada instructed the military to prepare to shoot down a North Korean spy satellite if…
PM criticizes EU response as Poland gives farmers $2.4 billion. After the government authorized 10 billion zlotys ($2.4 billion) in…
After Dominic Raab’s resignation on Friday, British politician Alex Chalk will become justice minister, the Times’ political editor announced. After…
After an independent investigation into allegations of bullying, British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned from the cabinet on Friday.…
On Friday, the EU’s top court halved Poland’s daily penalties for judicial changes to 500,000 euros, saying Warsaw had mostly…
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that the U.S. wants “constructive and fair” commercial relations with China but will defend…
On Friday, the Canadian government announced C$39 million ($28.9 million) in military aid for Ukraine, including 40 sniper weapons, 16…
On Friday, Mexico’s presidential jet was sold to Tajikistan, ending a political story that President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador exploited…
On Friday, Kyodo reported that Japanese government sources were discussing a near-total ban on exports to Russia by the Group…
On Friday, China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang stated both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China and that China…
Ukraine trains forty thousand storm brigade troops for a counter-offensive. After Russia’s full-scale invasion, Aleks, a translator with no military…
On Thursday, two sources said U.S. President Joe Biden might declare his re-election campaign by video on Tuesday, setting up…
President Joe Biden will unveil plans to expand U.S. financing to help developing countries battle climate change and deforest Brazil’s…
On Thursday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will remark that the U.S. wants “constructive and fair” commercial relations with China but…
On Thursday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg visited Kyiv for the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion to back Ukraine’s counteroffensive.…
According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will lead the delegation to the SCO foreign ministers conference in…
When questioned about funding additional childcare measures to encourage more births, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday he had no…
Late Wednesday, Hungary’s agriculture minister proposed EUDeutsche Bank will reduce staff and board. restrictions on Ukrainian eggs, poultry, and honey.…
President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will meet next week to discuss North Korea’s increasing nuclear…
According to Reuters, a Tunisian investigating magistrate sentenced Ennahda leader Rached Ghannouchi to prison on Thursday. She stated that Ghannouchi…
Seaplanes to combat forest fires are red-flagged as environmental hazards. In addition, COVID-stricken companies seeking relief must demonstrate a solid…
On Thursday, a Russian official told Interfax that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, which Russia acquired last…
Two sources say U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will announce a $1.5 trillion debt ceiling increase on Wednesday as Republicans…
The British government publishes PM Sunak and other ministers’ interests. On Wednesday, Britain’s government updated its ministers’ interests, including Prime…
On Wednesday, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called her recent trip to China “more than shocking” and claimed Beijing was…
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador accused the Pentagon of eavesdropping on his government on Tuesday following U.S. media leaks.…
On Wednesday, official media stated that Kim Jong Un ordered preparations to launch North Korea’s first spy satellite to counter…
On Tuesday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva decried Russia’s breach of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and again called for…
Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of sabotaging the Black Sea grain deal by demanding bribes from ship owners to register…
President Yoon Suk Yeol hinted that South Korea would arm Ukraine if it suffered a large-scale civilian onslaught. Yoon told…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York next week to discuss the…
On Tuesday, Syrian state media claimed President Bashar al-Assad met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Damascus, the…
The Indian foreign ministry announced on Tuesday that India and Russia would resolve trade deficit and market access issues after…
On Tuesday, Ukraine’s ground forces commander warned that Russian forces are conducting heavy artillery and air strikes in Bakhmut, a…
Northern Ireland honors peacemaking women. On Monday, twenty-nine political and civic women were honored to celebrate 25 years of Northern…
After weeks of protests and outrage over his unpopular plans to raise the retirement age, French President Emmanuel Macron handed…
After a U.S. diplomatic convoy was attacked, the U.S. told competing Sudanese commanders to stop fighting and protect civilians. U.S.…
China foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin denied U.S. allegations of a “secret police station” in New York on Tuesday. Wang…
On Monday, a trade group head and sources told Bloomberg News that Taiwan would buy 400 U.S. land-launched Harpoon missiles…
The Kremlin announced Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin visited military headquarters in Ukraine’s Kherson and Luhansk regions, which Russia…
As Group of Seven foreign ministers in Japan blasted a Russian plan to install nuclear weapons in Belarus, Russian President…
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was probed this month, according to the British parliament’s Commissioner for Standards website’s Monday list of…
On Monday, Russia dismissed Japanese criticism of its Pacific Fleet naval maneuvers, saying it needed to prepare against several regional…
Japan attack concerns VIP security weeks before G7 summit An explosive thrown at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at an…
On Monday, Republican U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will argue for federal spending cuts to accompany lifting the $31.4 trillion…
After Poland and Hungary banned some Ukrainian imports, Ukraine’s agricultural minister indicated that “a first step” at negotiations in Warsaw…
On Monday, ministers said India and Russia are negotiating a free trade pact to boost their commercial ties, which have…
On Monday, a Moscow court will sentence Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, who denies treason accusations, to up to 25 years…
On Monday, Myanmar’s military administration freed 3,113 detainees, including 98 foreigners, to celebrate New Year. Since 2021, the military-led government…
South Korea, the US, and Japan will practice missile defense against North Korea. Seoul’s military said South Korea, the U.S.,…
On Saturday, a top official said Russia’s spring military conscription campaign is going as planned, and there are no plans…
William Lai, the DPP presidential candidate, warned on Saturday that war over Taiwan would cause a “global catastrophe” that China…
French President Emmanuel Macron signed a law raising the state pension age on Saturday, sparking protests. After months of protests,…
On Saturday, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated a willingness to improve…
On Friday, President Joe Biden indicated he will declare his re-election campaign “relatively soon.” “We’ll disclose it shortly. “But the…
On Saturday, France’s energy transition minister said that the Group of Seven affluent nations had agreed to reduce gas usage,…
In a joint declaration, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea proposed regularizing missile defense and anti-submarine drills to address North…
Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat, “hopes and believes” Germany would back China’s “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan, the Chinese foreign ministry…
After a suspect tossed a smoke bomb during an outdoor address in western Japan on Saturday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida…
Finland began erecting a barrier on its Russian border on Friday, less than two weeks after joining NATO, to end…
Milorad Dodik informed Serbia on Friday that he was seriously contemplating declaring the autonomous Serb Republic separate from Bosnia unless…
On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Vietnam to improve relations with a crucial trading partner that shares…
On Friday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban claimed Hungary had abandoned a Budapest-based Russian bank because U.S. sanctions had “ruined” it.…
A key counselor to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters that Ukrainian forces are finding more Chinese components in Russian equipment…
Norway says ousted Russian officials sought sources and technology. The Norwegian PST security police said Friday that 15 Russian diplomats…
On Friday, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Russia would surprise test its Pacific naval fleet with missile launches and torpedoes.…
On Thursday, a Saudi team ended peace negotiations with the Houthi movement in Sanaa, citing progress and calling for more…
State media said North Korea launched the Hwasong-18, a solid-fuel ICBM, on Friday to “radically promote” its nuclear retaliation capabilities.…
After Chinese drills, the Taiwan president honors military pilots. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen hailed fighter pilots who scrambled against China’s…
Trump loses rape case as court fails to rule. In Washington, D.C., writer E. Jean Carroll filed the first of…
