Philippines’ Marcos says ASEAN shows unity and readiness amid Middle East tensions

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has highlighted that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is demonstrating strong unity and the ability to respond collectively as global uncertainty continues to … Read More

India Set to Test Agni-6 Missile Amid Rising Tensions One Year After Pakistan Conflict

India is preparing to reportedly test its latest nuclear-capable Agni-6 ballistic missile as the country marks one year since one of the most dangerous military confrontations with Pakistan in recent … Read More

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 … Read More

China welcomes Iranian envoy in Beijing ahead of anticipated Trump visit

In a move that signals rising diplomatic activity, Wang Yi held talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Beijing on Wednesday, according to state media reports. Araqchi’s brief visit … Read More

NATO signals shifting balance as Europe responds to Trump’s pressure on military cooperation and base agreements

NATO says Europe is responding to Trump’s message on defense cooperation European allies have clearly “gotten the message” from US President Donald Trump and are now taking stronger steps to … Read More

Iran says the US can no longer set terms for the world as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue

Iran said on Tuesday that the United States no longer has the power to “dictate” its wishes to other countries, as Washington considers a new proposal from Tehran aimed at … Read More

Putin meets Araghchi in Moscow as US–Iran peace efforts hang in uncertainty

Tensions and diplomacy are moving side by side as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg on Monday for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit … Read More

Iran says US looking for a ‘face-saving’ exit from deepening war crisis

Iran’s defence ministry has claimed that the United States is now searching for a “face-saving” way to step back from what it described as a complicated and escalating conflict. According … Read More

No peace in sight: Iran seizes ships as oil surges past $100, Trump delays strikes

Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise as Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its hold over one of the world’s most critical oil routes. … Read More

Chinese warships pass Okinawa waterway as tensions with Japan continue to simmer

A group of Chinese naval ships has sailed through a key waterway near Japan’s Okinawa region, drawing attention amid ongoing tensions between the two nations. According to China, the fleet … Read More