Colombia has broken diplomatic relations with Iran, citing alleged links between the Islamic Republic’s government and international terrorist groups, human rights violations and concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme. The decision was formally
According to a Financial Times report and multiple sources familiar with the discussions, Elbridge Colby, the U.S. under-secretary of defense for policy, has told British officials that the Trump administration wants the
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday to express solidarity after India launched missile strikes inside Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir, the worst
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The National Security Advisers (NSAs) of Pakistan and India have established direct contact in the wake of a dramatic escalation in hostilities, following a series of missile strikes launched by India into
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday published a signed article titled “Learning from History to Build Together a Brighter Future” in the Russian Gazette newspaper ahead of his arrival in Russia for
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Europe has become a lightning rod in the United States lately, particularly with regard to the U.S.’ desire to stop guaranteeing European security. It’s become vogue to ask how Europe will respond
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Vietnam has risen from the ashes of war to become one of Asia’s most dynamic and resilient economies. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, despite similar beginnings, continues to face economic stagnation, fiscal distress, and
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Despite officially gaining independence from Soviet influence at the end of World War II, Finland remained under covert Russian sway for decades, according to a startling new book by a former Finnish
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India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has sharply criticised European leaders for what he described as a hypocritical and condescending approach to global partnerships, particularly with countries like India. Speaking at the Arctic
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In a state television documentary marking his 25 years in power, President Vladimir Putin has claimed that the question of who will succeed him is “constantly” on his mind. The Russian leader
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The European Commission is preparing to unveil a sweeping new policy requiring EU companies to terminate all remaining energy contracts with Russian suppliers by 2027, as part of a strategic shift to
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The Socialist Republic of Việt Nam and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka issued a joint statement today following the conclusion of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka’s state visit to
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Moscow and Kiev have been vying with each other to curry favour with the new US administration. Just as Russian diplomacy appeared to be outstripping Kiev, things changed dramatically on April 30
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On May 3, 2025, Japanese Defence Minister Nakatani Gen arrived in Sri Lanka for an official high-level visit aimed at deepening diplomatic relations and defence collaboration between the two nations. Accompanied by
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In the shadow of the snow-capped Himalayas, a deadly attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir has reignited fears that South Asia’s two nuclear-armed neighbours may once again be inching toward open conflict. Following the
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The United States would defeat China in a military conflict over Taiwan if war broke out today, according to the top US commander in the Indo-Pacific. However, he warned that America’s strategic
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