Putin orders three-day nuclear drills as Ukraine conflict intensifies

Putin orders three-day nuclear drills as Ukraine conflict intensifies

Russia has launched a massive three-day nuclear weapons exercise involving thousands of troops and advanced military equipment, signaling rising tensions as the war in Ukraine continues to escalate. According to Russia’s Defence Ministry, the drills began on May 19 and will continue until May 21, 2026. The exercise is focused on preparing and deploying nuclear […]

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Xi and Trump Open Beijing Talks With Optimistic Vision for US-China Relations

Xi and Trump Open Beijing Talks With Optimistic Vision for US-China Relations

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began high-level talks in Beijing on Thursday with both leaders expressing optimism about the future of relations between the world’s two largest economies. During the meeting held at the Great Hall of the People, Trump described the moment as an important step toward strengthening ties between […]

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West Asia tensions, Myanmar unrest and South China Sea disputes dominate Asean summit in the Philippines

West Asia tensions, Myanmar unrest and South China Sea disputes dominate Asean summit in the Philippines

Leaders from Southeast Asia are gathering in the central Philippines this week for a crucial Asean summit as rising geopolitical tensions across West Asia, Myanmar and the South China Sea place enormous pressure on the region’s stability and economy. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has described the summit as a “bare bones” meeting focused mainly […]

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Iran Says Stalled US Talks Were Expected, No Immediate Deal Anticipated After Islamabad Negotiations

Iran Says Stalled US Talks Were Expected, No Immediate Deal Anticipated After Islamabad Negotiations

Iran has responded to the recent stalled discussions with the United States in Islamabad, stating that the lack of progress was not unexpected and that no realistic observer anticipated an agreement in a single round of talks. According to Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, expectations of a quick breakthrough were never part of the […]

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Australia Launches Online Crisis Portal as 115,000 Nationals Remain Stranded in Middle East

Australia Launches Online Crisis Portal as 115,000 Nationals Remain Stranded in Middle East

Australia has confirmed that around 115,000 Australians are currently in the Middle East and unable to return home due to widespread airspace closures triggered by ongoing regional tensions. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the aviation halt has made it extremely difficult for both commercial and government‑organized flights to evacuate citizens from countries such as Israel, […]

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