Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea Next Week in First Trip Since 2019

Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea Next Week in First Trip Since 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit North Korea from June 8 to June 9, marking his first trip to Pyongyang since 2019. The visit comes at a time when China is expanding its diplomatic engagement across the globe and strengthening relationships with key strategic partners. According to Chinese state media, Xi’s visit is […]

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Israel and Lebanon Move Toward Conditional Ceasefire as Tensions Continue Along the Border

Israel and Lebanon Move Toward Conditional Ceasefire as Tensions Continue Along the Border

The long-standing conflict between Israel and Lebanon may be showing signs of diplomatic progress after both sides agreed to move forward with a conditional ceasefire framework following US-led discussions in Washington. According to a joint statement released after the latest round of negotiations, the proposed ceasefire will depend on a complete halt to attacks by […]

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Where Is China? Absence of Top Officials Sparks Questions at Asia’s Biggest Defence Summit

Where Is China? Absence of Top Officials Sparks Questions at Asia’s Biggest Defence Summit

As delegates, defence leaders, and security experts gathered in Singapore for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, one question echoed throughout the venue: Where is China? The Shangri-La Dialogue is widely regarded as Asia’s most influential defence and security forum. Traditionally, China has used this platform to communicate its military outlook, regional priorities, and position on major […]

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Indonesia clarifies no agreement made on US military airspace access

Indonesia clarifies no agreement made on US military airspace access

Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has denied claims that Indonesia granted unrestricted airspace access to the United States military after signing a letter of intent with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth last month. Speaking during a parliamentary hearing on Tuesday, Sjafrie explained that the document signed in Washington only outlined general principles of cooperation and […]

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