Tag: international relations
Tensions Rise: U.S. Fears Turkish Military Buildup Signals Imminent Incursion Into Syria
Senior U.S. officials express growing concern over Turkey's military buildup along the Syrian border, fearing an impending large-scale incursion into American-backed Syrian Kurdish territories. Kurdish officials are urging President Trump to intervene and...
NSA Ajit Doval to Meet Chinese FM Wang Yi for Crucial Boundary Talks in Beijing
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is scheduled to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on December 18, marking the first Special Representatives meeting in five years. The discussions aim to address longstanding boundary issues, enh...
Saudi Interior Minister and Pakistani Counterpart Discuss Security Cooperation in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's Interior Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, met with Pakistan's Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Mohsin Naqvi, in Riyadh to strengthen security cooperation. The talks focused on combating drug tr...
Syrian Rebels Seize Control of Palmyra in Strategic Offensive
Syrian rebels have captured the historic city of Palmyra and nearby strategic locations, including al-Sukhnah and the Palmyra-Damascus road. This significant offensive challenges the Assad regime's hold on central Syria and raises concerns about renewed i...
Trump's Ultimatum on Hamas Hostages: A Return to Bold Middle East Policies
Donald Trump issues a fiery ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the release of hostages by January 20, 2025, echoing his controversial Middle East policies from his first term. Revisiting his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital in 2017, this marks anot...
North Korean Troops Reported Killed in Combat Alongside Russian Forces in Ukraine
Ukraine's military intelligence and the Pentagon report significant losses among North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region. Approximately 30 North Korean soldiers have been killed or injured, marking an escalation in the co...
Potential Nuclear Conflict Between China and US Over Taiwan Invasion Explored in War Game
A war game conducted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and MIT's war gaming lab simulated a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan in 2028, revealing the possibility of nuclear conflict between China and the US. The exercise highl...
India and China to Resume High-Level Border Talks in Beijing After Five-Year Hiatus
India and China are set to hold the Special Representatives dialogue on border issues in Beijing on December 18, after a five-year pause. Led by India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China's Wang Yi, the talks aim to manage peace and tranquilit...
Trump Plans Talks with Zelenskyy and Putin to End War in Ukraine
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to hold direct discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin to cease the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump aims to stop the violence and bring...
U.S. Seizes Maduro's Plane Amid Growing Tensions and Detention of U.S. Sailor
In a significant escalation of U.S.-Venezuela relations, the U.S. government has seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of sanctions. This action coincides with the detention of a U.S. Navy sailor traveling in V...
UK Suspends Arms Export Licences to Israel Amid Humanitarian Law Concerns
In a significant move, the UK government has suspended 30 arms export licences to Israel, citing a "clear risk" of violations of international humanitarian law amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasizes the UK's commitment...
Coast Guard Clash in South China Sea: Filipino Vessel Rams Chinese Ship | News Update
Tensions soar in the South China Sea as the Chinese Coast Guard aggressively rams a Philippine vessel thrice in a territorial conflict at the Escoda S...
Fire Erupts at Moscow Oil Refinery Following Ukrainian Drone Strike Amid Rising Tensions
On September 5, 2024, a fire broke out at the Moscow Oil Refinery after a Ukrainian drone attack, intensifying the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. As Ukraine seeks advanced U.S. long-range missiles to counter Russia's escalating strikes, the...
Coast Guard Clash in South China Sea: Filipino Vessel Rams Chinese Ship
Tensions soar in the South China Sea as the Chinese Coast Guard aggressively rams a Philippine vessel thrice in a territorial conflict at the Escoda Shoal. Dive into the high-stakes maritime clash that has sparked international condemnation and raised con...