The absence of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum from the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid has dealt a setback to Spain’s diplomatic efforts to restore
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has said his dismissal from office was primarily driven by his efforts to overhaul Ukraine’s military procurement system, arguing that reforms aimed at increasing transparency and
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The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it will immediately release $600 million in congressionally appropriated funding for vaccines benefiting the world’s poorest countries, reversing a decision to withhold the money over
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Australia’s internet safety regulator has launched legal proceedings against messaging platform Telegram, alleging the company failed to remove terrorist content from its service despite being placed on notice, marking a significant escalation
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The European Union has taken a significant step in expanding its strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific by strengthening security cooperation with the Philippines through a new maritime assistance package, reflecting Brussels’ growing
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The United States has unveiled a new initiative aimed at expanding the adoption of American artificial intelligence technologies across Southeast Asia, signalling a broader effort to strengthen its digital presence in a
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing increasing political pressure after a cabinet reshuffle triggered discontent within his own conservative ranks, raising fresh questions about his leadership at a time when his government
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Peru’s newly inaugurated President, Keiko Fujimori, has declared a state of emergency as her first official act in office, announcing that the military will temporarily assume control of regions with high levels
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The increasingly bitter personal feud between Argentine President Javier Milei and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has escalated into the most serious diplomatic confrontation between Argentina and Brazil in recent
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Brazil has agreed to accelerate negotiations on a long-delayed trade agreement between China and Mercosur, marking a significant reversal of a policy it had championed for years as the South American country
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The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile has launched a parliamentary advocacy campaign in New Delhi to draw attention to China’s newly enacted Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, warning that the legislation represents a significant escalation
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India’s government has unveiled a fresh package of reforms aimed at strengthening the integrity of public examinations after nationwide protests over leaked entrance exam papers, while simultaneously facing a court challenge over
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Powerful wildfires intensified across France and Spain on Saturday, forcing authorities to expand evacuation orders affecting more than 300,000 people as emergency services struggled to contain rapidly spreading blazes driven by strong
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Russia is seeking to bring an additional 30,000 North Korean troops into its war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed, describing the reported move as a significant expansion of Pyongyang’s involvement
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to consider freezing the war in Ukraine and returning to a revised version of the 2022 Istanbul peace negotiations, making a rare
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A Canadian woman of Chinese origin undertaking an internship at NATO’s strategic military headquarters in Belgium has been placed in pre-trial detention as Belgian authorities investigate allegations of espionage for the benefit
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