Russia’s Armed Escort for Trump’s “Most Wanted” Oil Ship
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Russia has reportedly escalated the confrontation over Venezuela's oil by deploying a submarine and naval vessels to escort an empty, sanctioned tanker that...
Canada’s China Pivot: Carney Makes First PM Visit Since 2017
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China from January 13-17, his office announced Wednesday, marking the first visit by a Canadian prime...
How Will Europe Respond to a U.S. Greenland Seizure?
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Key European allies are actively drafting a coordinated contingency plan to respond to a potential U.S. seizure of Greenland, as Washington's takeover threats...
How Spain Is Capitalizing on America’s Venezuela Intervention
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Spain has signaled its companies in Venezuela, including oil giant Repsol, have the government's full backing, a stance that directly follows Madrid's refusal...
U.S. Forces Hunt a Russian Tanker for Venezuela’s Oil
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U.S. forces are attempting to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela in a high-stakes Atlantic operation, with Russian naval assets including...
CAR President Invites Putin as Russia Deepens Influence
The newly re-elected president of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin-Archange Touadera, has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit, according to Russian state...
Pakistan Explores JF-17 Jet Sale, Defence Pact with Bangladesh
The air force chiefs of Pakistan and Bangladesh met in Islamabad to discuss a potential defence pact, including the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter...
Yemen Separatist Leader Flees, Riyadh Talks in Doubt
The leader of Yemen’s southern separatists, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, fled to an unknown location on Wednesday, skipping a flight to Riyadh for talks aimed at...
Ukraine’s Post-War Reconstruction May Fuel Billion-Dollar European Deals
While global attention remains fixed on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the potential post-war reconstruction of Ukraine is emerging as a major...
Japan Protests China’s Ban on Dual-Use Exports
Japan on Wednesday condemned China’s decision to ban exports of dual-use items goods and technologies with both civilian and military applications to the country,...