Putin approved secret China Russia military training, sources say
Classified Russian documents and European officials indicate that Russia's covert military training programme with China received approval at the highest levels of the Kremlin,...
Taiwan tells ships to reject China Coast Guard boarding demands
Taiwan has instructed its commercial vessels to ignore any boarding or inspection requests from China's Coast Guard in waters off the island's east coast,...
BRICS Facing Political Divergences, Suspends its Future Expansion
At the 12th Primakov Readings conference held in Moscow on June 24, Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, categorically emphasized that BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India,...
UN warns Hormuz disruption could leave lasting economic scars
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz may have eased immediate concerns over global energy supplies, but the economic consequences of months of disruption...
Turkey says US remains committed to NATO despite alliance tensions
Turkey has sought to reassure allies that the United States remains committed to NATO despite growing concerns over Washington's future role in the alliance....
US Iran deal prospects clouded by uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy
Uncertainty surrounding planned diplomatic engagements in Qatar has cast doubt over efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement between the United States and Iran,...
US to begin USMCA exit process as trade talks continue
The United States is expected to formally notify its North American partners that it will not extend the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA),...
NATO drills highlight military unity despite Trump tensions
NATO forces have conducted major military exercises off the United States coast as the alliance seeks to demonstrate operational unity despite growing political strains...
Uganda media shutdown sparks talks to reopen outlets
Negotiations are underway to reopen several Ugandan media outlets after the military ordered their closure, intensifying concerns over press freedom and political interference in...
Indonesia jails Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim for 10 years in graft case
An Indonesian court has sentenced Gojek co-founder and former education minister Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of abuse...