Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the narrow format meeting of the BRICS summit in Kazan.

UK will resume trade talks with India to establish a ‘new strategic partnership’

UK is set to resume discussions with India regarding a free trade agreement in the upcoming year, as announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office on Monday. This follows a hiatus in negotiations that lasted several months due to elections in both nations. According to Starmer’s office, London aims to establish a “new strategic partnership” with India, focusing on enhancing collaboration in key areas such … Continue reading UK will resume trade talks with India to establish a ‘new strategic partnership’

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin shakes hands with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during a courtesy call at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines.

Lloyd Austin emphasized that the U.S.-Philippines partnership will endure despite leadership changes

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized on Tuesday that the alliance between the United States and the Philippines will endure beyond changes in government leadership, reaffirming his commitment to the Southeast Asian nation. During a press conference at the Philippine military’s Western Command in Palawan, adjacent to the South China Sea, Austin stated that the Philippines will continue to be a significant partner for the … Continue reading Lloyd Austin emphasized that the U.S.-Philippines partnership will endure despite leadership changes

Protesters gather to participate in a demonstration marking the upcoming anniversary of 1,000 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, near the Russian Embassy in Rome, Italy.

Ukraine marks 1,000 days since the Russian invasion and hopes for a resolution by next year

Ukraine commemorated 1,000 days on Tuesday since the onset of Russia‘s full-scale invasion, with fatigued troops engaged in combat across multiple fronts. Kyiv continues to endure frequent drone and missile assaults, while officials brace for the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House in January. In a significant development for the beleaguered nation, U.S. President Joe Biden authorized the use of U.S. missiles … Continue reading Ukraine marks 1,000 days since the Russian invasion and hopes for a resolution by next year

Ukraine’s allies face turmoil as diplomacy led by Trump approaches

After nearly a thousand days of Europe’s most intense conflict since the Nazi era, the prospect of peace negotiations in Ukraine seems to be emerging. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz‘s recent decision to reach out to Russian President Vladimir Putin has ended a prolonged period during which major NATO leaders largely isolated the Kremlin leader. This development was particularly disappointing for Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, occurring … Continue reading Ukraine’s allies face turmoil as diplomacy led by Trump approaches

People enter the State Department Building in Washington, U.S.

U.S. claims Russia has escalated the Ukraine conflict by deploying North Korean personnel

The United States asserted on Monday that Russia is intensifying the conflict in Ukraine by deploying troops from North Korea. This statement followed a warning from the Kremlin that Washington’s involvement in the war would increase if Kyiv’s forces were permitted to launch strikes deep into Russian territory using U.S.-made weaponry. During a briefing, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller refrained from confirming whether the outgoing … Continue reading U.S. claims Russia has escalated the Ukraine conflict by deploying North Korean personnel

Chinese President Xi Jinping

China’s Xi unveiled a series of initiatives to assist the ‘Global South’ during the G20 summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering support for the “Global South” during a meeting of G20 leaders in Rio de Janeiro, as reported by China’s state broadcaster CCTV on Monday. In his opening address at the G20 Summit, Xi outlined China’s commitment to global development through eight key actions, which include enhancing the “high quality” Belt and Road Initiative—his … Continue reading China’s Xi unveiled a series of initiatives to assist the ‘Global South’ during the G20 summit

A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is launched during a test from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in Northern Arkhangelsk region, Russia.

Satellite imagery shows Russia is set to boost its missile manufacturing capabilities, a researcher reports

Satellite imagery reveals significant developments at five facilities in Russia known for manufacturing solid-fuel missile engines, suggesting that the Kremlin intends to substantially increase missile production amid its ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to a European researcher. Fabian Hinz, a researcher based in Berlin at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a prominent global security think tank, pinpointed these complexes by analyzing Russian media … Continue reading Satellite imagery shows Russia is set to boost its missile manufacturing capabilities, a researcher reports

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is embraced by U.S. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

Assessing the impact of long-range strikes on Russia: Is it too late to assist Ukraine?

The U.S. decision to permit long-range strikes by Ukraine could bolster Kyiv’s position in the Kursk region of Russia, which it has captured as a bargaining chip in potential peace negotiations. However, analysts caution that this move may arrive too late to significantly alter the trajectory of the conflict. In a significant policy shift just two months before his term ends, President Joe Biden removed … Continue reading Assessing the impact of long-range strikes on Russia: Is it too late to assist Ukraine?

The impact of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine as the conflict approaches its 1000th day

Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine marks its 1,000th day on Tuesday, representing a somber milestone in Europe’s most lethal conflict since World War II. The toll on human life and infrastructure continues to escalate, rendering Ukraine more vulnerable than at any point since the conflict began. Below is an overview of the losses Ukraine has endured since the invasion commenced. HUMAN TOLL As of August … Continue reading The impact of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine as the conflict approaches its 1000th day

The flags of the European Union, Hungary and Germany fly outside Berlin's chancellery in Berlin, Germany

Germany will unveil a new defense industry strategy by year-end, according to the minister

Germany is set to unveil its new defense industry strategy by the end of the year, which aims to reduce bureaucratic obstacles and expedite arms production, as stated by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Monday. As the largest supporter of Ukraine in Europe, Germany has committed to revitalizing its weakened Bundeswehr and enhancing defense capabilities as part of a “Zeitenwende” or “turning point” policy shift … Continue reading Germany will unveil a new defense industry strategy by year-end, according to the minister