Putin welcomes ASEAN leaders in Kazan as global pressure mounts over the Ukraine conflict

Putin welcomes ASEAN leaders in Kazan as global pressure mounts over the Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from Southeast Asia in the Russian city of Kazan this week, marking an important diplomatic gathering as international attention remains focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The summit celebrates 35 years of cooperation between Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), bringing together representatives from […]

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Israeli strikes continue in south Lebanon despite Middle East peace agreement

Israeli strikes continue in south Lebanon despite Middle East peace agreement

Despite the announcement of a peace agreement aimed at reducing hostilities across the Middle East, Israeli military operations continued in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, raising concerns about the stability of the ceasefire and the safety of civilians returning to their homes. According to Lebanese state media, Israeli warplanes carried out multiple airstrikes targeting areas in […]

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PM Starmer condemns Russian warship warning shots near British yacht as ‘reckless’

PM Starmer condemns Russian warship warning shots near British yacht as ‘reckless’

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly criticized the actions of a Russian naval vessel after it fired warning shots near a UK-flagged civilian yacht in waters close to British territory. The incident has raised concerns about maritime safety and escalating tensions in the region. According to statements released by both British and Russian defence […]

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India warns UN Security Council reform will fall short without permanent seat expansion

India warns UN Security Council reform will fall short without permanent seat expansion

India has strongly cautioned that efforts to reform the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) could be considered ineffective if changes focus only on expanding non-permanent membership while leaving the existing power structure untouched. Speaking during the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting on Security Council reform at the United Nations, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador […]

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Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 31 Years Amid Inflation Concerns

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 31 Years Amid Inflation Concerns

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.0%, marking the highest level seen in more than three decades as policymakers work to contain growing inflationary pressures linked to the recent Middle East conflict. The 25-basis-point increase, announced on Tuesday, is the first rate hike since December and reflects the central […]

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