China Sets 2026–2030 Plan to Boost Tech Self-Reliance and Industrial Strength
China’s Communist Party Central Committee has announced its economic and industrial priorities for 2026–2030, pledging to build a “modern industrial system” and accelerate technological...
Turkey to Rely on Foreign Fighter Jets Until Domestic KAAN Ready
Turkey has announced plans to purchase advanced fighter jets from NATO allies and other partners until its indigenous fifth-generation combat aircraft, the KAAN, becomes...
India Set to Slash Russian Oil Imports After U.S. Sanctions
India, once the largest buyer of discounted Russian crude following Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, is preparing to drastically cut its oil imports from...
Thailand, Cambodia Near Peace Deal After Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia appear close to ending months of border hostilities as talks this week in Kuala Lumpur yielded what Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon...
EU to Reaffirm Support for Zelenskiy at Brussels Summit
European Union leaders are set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Brussels on Thursday, aiming to show unified support for Kyiv amid renewed...
EU Leaders Clash Over Balancing Climate Goals and Economic Growth
European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels on Thursday to debate how to sustain ambitious climate targets while keeping European industries competitive. The discussion...
China, U.S. to Hold Trade Talks in Malaysia Amid Rising Tensions
China and the United States are set to resume high-level trade talks in Malaysia from Friday as both sides work to contain a sudden...
EU Adopts 19th Sanctions Package, Banning Russian LNG Imports
European Union member states on Thursday formally approved their 19th sanctions package against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The package cleared after Slovakia...
Xi-Trump Summit in Doubt as Beijing Adopts Harder Line
Barely a month after U.S. President Donald Trump hailed “progress” in talks with Beijing, prospects for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi...
Modi to Join ASEAN Summit Virtually, Skips Possible Trump Meeting
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the upcoming ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur virtually, confirming that he will not meet U.S. President Donald...