Japan Balances U.S. Pressure and Energy Needs on Russian Imports
Japan’s Trade Minister Yoji Muto said Tokyo will act “in the national interest” while coordinating closely with global partners as it navigates mounting U.S....
Taiwan Says China Seeks Dominance, Not Solutions
Taiwan’s top security official has accused Beijing of focusing on military expansion and global dominance rather than addressing its own deepening economic and social...
Colombia Recalls U.S. Envoy After Trump’s Tariff Threats, “Drug Leader” Slur
Diplomatic tensions between Colombia and the United States escalated sharply on Monday after Colombian President Gustavo Petro recalled his ambassador from Washington. The move...
Russian Spy Chief Warns of Most Fragile Global Security Since WWII
Global stability is at its weakest point since the end of World War Two, according to Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia’s foreign intelligence agency...
Asian Stocks Soar as U.S.-China Tensions Cool, Nikkei Hits Record High
Asian markets surged on Tuesday, lifted by signs that trade tensions between the United States and China the world’s two largest economies may be...
Mongolia’s President Vetoes Ouster of PM Over Procedural Flaws
Mongolia's president has vetoed a parliamentary decision to remove prime minister Zandanshatar Gombojav, according to the Montsame news agency.
Lawmakers voted for his dismissal, mainly...
Khamenei Rejects Both Trump’s Diplomacy and His Military Boast
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected U. S. President Donald Trump's offer for renewed talks and denied Trump's claim that the U. S....
Ukraine Pursuing Massive Air Defense Buildup with 25 Patriots
Ukraine is set to buy 25 Patriot air defense systems, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This would greatly enhance Ukraine's ability to defend...
Drone Attack on Russian Gas Plant Forces Cut to Kazakh Oil Production
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Orenburg gas plant in Russia has led Kazakhstan to cut production at its Karachaganak oil and gas condensate...
Pakistan: Kabul’s Control of Militants Key to Ceasefire
A ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan depends on the Afghan Taliban being able to control militants who attack Pakistan, according to Pakistan's Defence...