Which Countries Combine Economic Power, Human Development and Military Strength?
A new world map highlights an interesting intersection of economic size, human development and military capability, showing how relatively few...
Geopolitics
MOLDOVA PROTESTS RUSSIA OVER PLAN TO OPEN 16 VOTING STATIONS IN TRANSNISTRIA
Russian president Vladimir Putin enters the joint press conference with President Donald Trump at the Arctic Warrior Event Center at...
Norway Seizes Russian Vessel in Svalbard Over Ukrainian Claim
Date: September 4, 2026Country: NorwayCategory: Norway News / International Affairs Russian Research Vessel Held in Arctic Territory Following Court Order...
Greece Issues Formal Protest Over Turkish Aegean Claims
Date: September 4, 2026Country: GreeceCategory: Greece News / International Affairs Athens Challenges Ankara Over Maritime Claims and Marine Parks ATHENS:...
Denmark, Greenland and Faroe Islands to Hold Key Talks on Security and Cooperation
Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands are preparing for a major round of talks in Nuuk as the three parts...
ANZUS Treaty Turns 75 as Australia Reaffirms Enduring Defence Ties With US and New Zealand
Canberra, September 1, 2026: Australia has marked the 75th anniversary of the ANZUS Treaty, highlighting the historic security partnership that...
Sweden Signs $5 Billion Deal for Four French Frigates to Strengthen European and NATO Defence
STOCKHOLM — Sweden has formally signed an agreement to acquire four advanced air-defence frigates from French shipbuilder Naval Group, marking...
Modi-Putin Meeting Highlights Deepening India-Russia Partnership as Ukraine Peace Efforts Continue
BISHKEK — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation...
Zelenskyy Holds “Constructive” Call With Trump Envoys as Ukraine Visit Plans Take Shape
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says diplomatic contacts with the United States are continuing as Washington seeks to advance...
China Removes Former General Zhao Zongqi Who Oversaw Doklam and Galwan Border Crises
China AI Generated Photo Beijing/New Delhi, China has removed retired General Zhao Zongqi, the former commander of the People's Liberation...
Iran Urges Gulf Unity as Regional Tensions Continue to Reshape Middle East Politics
Tehran, Iran has renewed its call for closer cooperation among Gulf countries as tensions continue to influence political and security...
SCO Summit in Bishkek Brings Xi, Putin, Modi and Pezeshkian Together Amid Global Tensions
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Leaders of some of Eurasia's most influential countries are gathering in Kyrgyzstan for a landmark Shanghai Cooperation Organisation...
Iran Sets Conditions for Strait of Hormuz Reopening as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify
Tehran, August 28, 2026: Diplomatic activity surrounding the conflict between Iran and the United States has intensified, with the future...
Zelenskyy Visits Moldova for Independence Day Talks With Sandu on Security and Energy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Moldova on August 27 for the country’s Independence Day celebrations, holding talks with Moldovan...
US Military Strike on Suspected Drug-Smuggling Boat in Caribbean Kills Four
Washington, August 26, 2026: The United States military has carried out another strike against a vessel it says was involved...
CIA Director John Ratcliffe Holds Talks With Russian Intelligence Officials in Rare Moscow Visit
Moscow/Washington, August 26, 2026: CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a rare and previously unannounced visit to Moscow, where he held...
US Treasury Warns Iran Money-Laundering Enablers Could Lose Access to Dollar System
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Physicist John M. Martinis, Science and Technology Policy Director...
Trump Congratulates Zelenskyy on Ukraine’s 35th Independence Anniversary
KYIV, August 25, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has congratulated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine...
Europe’s Globalisation Model Faces a New Test as Trade Becomes More Fragmented
Brussels: Europe’s economic model is facing a major test as rising geopolitical tensions, tariffs, supply-chain risks and tougher competition reshape...
China, US and Russia Top Viral List of Countries Facing Strong Global Dislike
New Delhi, August 23, 2026: A ranking circulating widely on social media has drawn attention to countries that are portrayed...
Hormuz Shipping Traffic Falls to Seven Vessels as US-Iran Talks Remain Stalled
August 21, 2026 Singapore — Commercial shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has fallen to an unusually low...
Macron to Host Saudi Crown Prince in Paris as Middle East Tensions Rise
August 21, 2026 Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in...
Russia Says It Is Open to New Ukraine Peace Proposals but Sets Conditions
August 21, 2026 Moscow — Russia has signaled that it remains willing to consider fresh ideas aimed at ending the...
Trump Seeks New Meeting With Kim Jong Un as North Korea Sets Tough Conditions
August 21, 2026 Washington/Seoul — U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking another face-to-face meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong...
Iran Warns of Tougher Military Response as U.S. Peace Efforts Stall
August 18, 2026 Iran has warned that it could adopt a more aggressive military posture if efforts to establish a...
Kim Jong Un Reaffirms Deepening Russia Ties in Message to Putin
SEOUL, August 16, 2026: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country's increasingly close relationship with Russia in...
Ukraine Halts Strikes on Oil Tankers at JD Vance’s Request, Highlighting New U.S. Pressure on Kyiv
Kyiv/Washington, August 12, 2026: Ukraine has reportedly suspended a campaign of drone strikes against oil tankers using Russia's Black Sea...
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Forge New Defence Partnership Amid Rising Regional Tensions
AI Generated Image Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have taken a major step toward closer security cooperation by signing a...
Russian Drone Strike Near Kyiv Kills Young Child and Grandparents as War Intensifies
AI Generated Image A Russian drone attack in the Kyiv region has killed a three-year-old boy and his grandparents, according...
Black Sea Conflict Intensifies as Russia-Ukraine Attacks Disrupt Global Trade
The Russia-Ukraine war is entering another increasingly dangerous phase as attacks around the Black Sea continue to affect ports, commercial...
India and China Renew Focus on Border Peace as Both Sides Seek Better Bilateral Relations
India and China have once again placed border stability at the center of their diplomatic engagement, with the two countries...
Strait of Hormuz Standoff Deepens as Iran Links Reopening to U.S. Policy Changes
Strait of Hormuz Washington/Tehran: Tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz remain intense as the United States and Iran struggle to...
Gaza Faces Deepening Humanitarian Crisis as Violence Continues Despite Peace Efforts
Gaza, August 8, 2026: The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains deeply fragile as Israeli military operations continue despite diplomatic efforts...
North Korea Warns Japan of “Additional Military Options” After Tomahawk Missile Test
Pyongyang/Tokyo, August 8, 2026: Tensions in East Asia have intensified after North Korea warned Japan that it could take further...
Taiwan Steps Up Military Readiness as President Oversees Coastal Defense Drills Amid China Tensions
Taipei, August 8, 2026: Taiwan has intensified its military preparedness through a major annual defense exercise, with President Lai Ching-te...
Russian Strikes Kill Three in Kyiv Region as Ukraine War Intensifies
Kyiv, August 8, 2026: Russian forces launched fresh strikes against Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least three people in the...
IMF Keeps Global Growth Outlook at 3% as War Risks and AI Boom Pull Economy in Opposite Directions
The global economy is showing greater resilience than many expected despite geopolitical tensions, energy disruptions and uncertainty surrounding international trade....
Iran Warns Gulf States of Retaliation as Regional Tensions Intensify
August 8, 2026 Tensions across the Gulf have risen sharply after Iran warned several Arab states that their critical infrastructure...
US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, Putting India’s Trade Relations Under Fresh Pressure
The United States has taken a significant step toward expanding economic pressure on Russia, with the U.S. Senate approving a...
India and China Hold Fresh Border Talks, Focus on LAC Stability and River-Water Cooperation
India and China have held a new round of diplomatic discussions on their complicated border relationship, with both sides reviewing...
