Australia has revealed that around 115,000 of its citizens and permanent residents are currently stuck in the Middle East, unable to leave due to airspace closures triggered by recent conflict after US‑Israeli military action in response to attacks linked to Iran. Foreign Minister Penny Wong told reporters the government is closely monitoring the situation and […]
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In a move signaling closer military cooperation, the United States and South Korea have agreed to deepen collaboration on Seoul’s pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines. During talks on Monday, U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby and South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership. Colby’s visit to Seoul […]
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The United States has begun moving a powerful naval force toward the Middle East as President Donald Trump renewed sharp warnings to Iran over its nuclear ambitions and the treatment of protesters inside the country. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said the US […]
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A tense White House meeting yesterday between US and Danish officials did little to ease the growing friction over Greenland, as President Donald Trump reaffirmed his desire to bring the Danish territory under American control. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary […]
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Qatar has issued a stark warning over rising tensions between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that any military escalation could have devastating consequences for the Middle East. The caution came after Washington hinted at potential strikes in response to Iran’s recent crackdown on nationwide protests. “We understand that any escalation… would have catastrophic results […]
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Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has called on the United States to work collaboratively with her country on a fresh agenda focused on cooperation, development, and peaceful coexistence. In a message shared on social media, Rodríguez struck a calm and conciliatory tone, emphasizing that Venezuela seeks a future free from external threats and grounded in […]
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has alleged that the United States carried out an air strike on what he described as a suspected cocaine-processing site in the Venezuelan port city of Maracaibo. In a post shared on X, Petro said the site may have been involved in transforming coca paste into cocaine. His remarks followed comments […]
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran is facing what he describes as a “total war” led by the United States, Israel, and European nations, claiming these powers are working to weaken and pressure Tehran. His remarks were published yesterday on the official website of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, almost six months […]
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Somalia and the African Union reacted sharply on Friday after Israel became the first nation to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent state, escalating tensions across the Horn of Africa and beyond. Somaliland has operated as a self-declared republic since 1991, when it broke away from Somalia following years of civil unrest. Despite having its […]
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China’s Premier Li Qiang will not hold a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, the Chinese foreign ministry confirmed today. This decision comes amid escalating tensions over Taiwan, a sensitive issue that has recently strained Sino-Japanese relations. Spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized during a regular press briefing […]
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