Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized the U.S. deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Philippines, stating it “undermines regional peace and stability”. According to a statement released by the foreign ministry on Sunday, during a meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in New York on Saturday, Wang emphasized the importance of preventing “war … Read more
Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is expected to appoint former Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya as the country’s next foreign minister. According to a Sunday report by the Asahi newspaper, Iwaya, who served as defense chief from 2018 to 2019, played a key role in advising Ishiba during his successful campaign to lead the ruling … Read more
Iran has urged the United Nations Security Council to convene in response to Israel’s recent actions in Lebanon and the broader region, following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. The call for a meeting came through a letter from Iran’s U.N. ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, addressed to the 15-member council. EDITORS PICK: Israel … Read more
North Korea has long accused of covertly supplying weapons to Russia, condemned the U.S.’s $8 billion military aid package to Ukraine on Sunday, calling it “an incredible mistake” and warning it was dangerously provocative against a nuclear-armed Russia. The aid announcement came from U.S. President Joe Biden during a visit by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy … Read more
Airlines have been advised to avoid Lebanese and Israeli airspace for the next month, the European Union announced on Saturday, following an escalation in air strikes and rocket fire between Israel and Hezbollah. In a joint statement, the European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency cited “an overall intensification of air strikes and … Read more
Israeli military has announced heightened alert on Saturday after claiming responsibility for the death of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. Following the report, Israeli officials expressed hope that Nasrallah’s death would lead to a shift in Hezbollah’s actions. “We hope this will change Hezbollah’s actions,” stated Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani during a media … Read more
Russian forces has launched a devastating assault on a medical facility in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, early Saturday morning. The first strike targeted the center while it was operational, and a second attack followed during the evacuation process. According to Ukrainian authorities. In total, eight people were killed in the strikes. At the time of the … Read more
Heavy rains in Nepal have triggered floods and landslides, killing at least 10 people across the Himalayan nation, while rescue teams continue searching for 18 missing individuals, a disaster official reported on Saturday. Since Friday, parts of Nepal have been deluged with torrential rain, prompting warnings of flash floods in several rivers across the country. … Read more
China’s military is flexing its muscles in the disputed South China Sea, conducting drills just hours after diplomatic talks with the US. The exercises aim to defend China’s sovereignty and security interests in the region, where overlapping claims with other countries have created tensions. The drills come as Australia and the Philippines announce joint maritime … Read more
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has made a rare visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, aiming to counter Republican criticisms regarding immigration policies. This marks her first trip to the border since 2021, during which she accused former President Donald Trump of focusing on “scapegoating instead of solutions” and prioritizing “rhetoric instead of results.” On the … Read more
Beirut’s southern suburbs were rocked by a series of airstrikes as Israel intensified its assault on Hezbollah. Following a significant attack on the Iran-backed group’s command center that seemingly aimed at leader Hassan Nasrallah, witnesses reported over 20 airstrikes before dawn. In response, thousands of Lebanese fled their homes in the southern suburbs, gathering in … Read more
At least 43 people have lost their lives and millions remain without power as Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern United States on Friday. Helene, the most powerful storm on record to strike Florida’s Big Bend, made landfall on Thursday night before pushing north into Georgia and the Carolinas. Though the hurricane has significantly weakened, … Read more
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has announced on Friday his intention to collaborate with both Ukraine and Russia to bring an end to their ongoing conflict. This declaration came during a press event at Trump Tower, where he was joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ahead of their meeting in New York. Zelenskiy expressed his … Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Israel on Thursday that an escalation of the conflict involving Lebanon would further complicate the return of civilians on both sides of the border. Despite calls for restraint, Israel rejected international appeals for a ceasefire with Hezbollah and continued its military operations, intensifying fears of a broader … Read more
Donald Trump announced that he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in New York on Friday. The Republican presidential nominee stated during a news conference that their meeting is scheduled for approximately 09:45 ET (14:45 BST) at his Trump Tower property. This meeting will proceed despite earlier reports suggesting it had been cancelled due … Read more
A Polish court on Thursday sentenced a Ukrainian and a Belarusian to prison for espionage on behalf of Russia, specifically for gathering intelligence on military equipment deliveries bound for Kyiv. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Warsaw has consistently accused Moscow of conducting espionage operations within its borders. As a key NATO member and a crucial … Read more
In a historic ruling, an 88-year-old man, recognized as the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, has been acquitted by a Japanese court. Iwao Hakamada, who spent more than 50 years on death row, was originally convicted in 1968 for the quadruple murder of his employer, the man’s wife, and their two teenage children. However, new … Read more
Russia launched a barrage of overnight airstrikes on Ukraine, killing at least one and damaging vital infrastructure, according to Ukrainian authorities on Thursday. Ukraine’s military reported that Russian forces fired 78 attack drones and six missiles across various regions during the extended assault. Air defenses managed to intercept 66 drones and four missiles, reducing the … Read more
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State have held discussions regarding the ongoing humanitarian concerns stemming from the 2 1/2-year conflict in Ukraine. “The sides noted constructive development in the Russia-Vatican dialogue, in terms of relations between states and churches and mutual actions in the humanitarian sphere in … Read more
United States, France, and several allies have jointly called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire along the Israel-Lebanon border, also signaling support for a broader truce in Gaza. This call was issued late Wednesday in a statement released by the White House. “The situation between Lebanon and Israel since October 8th, 2023, is intolerable and presents … Read more