China has voiced strong opposition to the recent decision by Japan and the Philippines to begin formal maritime boundary negotiations, describing the planned discussions as “illegal and invalid” while reaffirming its own claims over the disputed waters. The announcement came after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during an […]
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A new report has raised growing concerns about the United States military’s ability to quickly rebuild critical weapons stockpiles after the recent Iran conflict, warning that it could take several years before inventories return to safe levels. According to an analysis released by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the US could need […]
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Bolivia is facing one of its most difficult moments in recent years as weeks of nationwide protests continue to shake the country, causing severe shortages of food, fuel, and critical medicines. President Rodrigo Paz has warned that the nation is reaching a “breaking point” as tensions escalate in the political capital of La Paz. The […]
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Tensions across southern Lebanon have sharply intensified after Israel declared all regions south of the Zahrani River as “combat zones,” warning civilians to evacuate immediately ahead of expanded military operations targeting Hezbollah positions. The announcement marks one of the most serious escalations since the ceasefire agreement reached on April 17. The Zahrani River lies approximately […]
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Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has made a rare diplomatic visit to North Korea for the first time since the historic 2018 summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un. According to Singapore’s foreign ministry, Vivian began his regional diplomatic tour on Tuesday, with visits scheduled to North Korea, China, and South Korea. The visit […]
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