Hegseth Warns of China Threat, Urges Allies to Ramp Up Defense Spending
U. S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Asian allies to increase military spending to counter China's rising influence during his speech at the...
Russia Recalls Armenia Envoy as EU Shift Sparks Pre-Vote Tensions
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia, S. P. Kopyrkin, for consultations due to Armenia's growing ties with the European Union ahead of upcoming...
Russia’s Bridge Awards Initiative Attracts Foreign Candidates From More Than 40 Countries
Under the presidential decree, authorizing an initiative to tap the best brains and professionals from abroad to integrate into Russian society, the Agency for...
UN Adds Israel and Russia to Sexual Violence Blacklist
The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict areas. This action led...
Vietnam’s To Lam Warns of 3 Global Crises and Offers Solutions
Vietnam's top leader, To Lam, spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's main defense forum, highlighting the various risks and uncertainties facing the world. He...
What Happens Behind the Scenes of an Online Payment Transaction
You click “Pay Now.” A second or two later, a confirmation screen appears. From the customer’s perspective, that’s the whole story. Behind it, though,...
China Criticizes Canadian Warship Transit Through Taiwan Strait Amid Sovereignty Dispute
China has strongly criticized the passage of a Canadian naval vessel through the Taiwan Strait, accusing foreign countries of using freedom of navigation operations...
Hungary Nears EU Funding Deal as Peter Magyar Holds High Stakes Brussels Talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said he expects to finalize a political agreement with Ursula von der Leyen over the release of billions of...
China’s Limited Role at Shangri La Dialogue Seen as Missed Opportunity
China’s decision to send a largely academic delegation instead of senior defence leadership to the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore has been described by...
France Launches Investigation Into Alleged Abuse of Gaza Aid Flotilla Activists
France has formally asked prosecutors to investigate allegations of abuse involving French nationals who participated in a recent activist flotilla attempting to deliver aid...