Cyril Ramaphosa, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, pose with other G20 leaders during an event launching the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty at the G20 Summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Xi is ramping up diplomatic efforts at international summits in anticipation of potential tariffs from Trump

In his initial global engagements following Donald Trump‘s reelection as U.S. President, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a diplomatic initiative aimed at countering anticipated new tariffs and positioning China to take advantage of possible future divisions between Washington and its allies. Throughout a series of meetings, from APEC in Peru to G20 in Brazil over the past week, Xi aimed to differentiate himself from Trump’s … Continue reading Xi is ramping up diplomatic efforts at international summits in anticipation of potential tariffs from Trump

A serviceman of 24th Mechanized brigade named after King Danylo of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fires a 2s5 "Hyacinth-s" self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine.

British media reports a ‘Storm Shadow’ missile has been launched into Russian territory

Ukraine has launched British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at targets in Russia‘s Kursk Region, according to a report by the BBC on Wednesday. This development comes after the United States authorized Ukraine to utilize ATACMS missiles for long-range operations against Russia. Although the UK government has not officially confirmed the use of its missiles against targets within Russia’s internationally recognized borders, the BBC has reported that … Continue reading British media reports a ‘Storm Shadow’ missile has been launched into Russian territory

Air-launched long-range Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missile, manufactured by MBDA, pictured at the 54th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France.

Ukraine has fired UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS

On Wednesday, Ukraine launched a series of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russian territory, marking the latest instance of Western weaponry being utilized against Russian targets, following the previous day’s deployment of U.S. ATACMS missiles. These strikes were extensively covered by Russian war correspondents on Telegram and were corroborated by an official who requested anonymity. Moscow has indicated that the use of Western arms … Continue reading Ukraine has fired UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS

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’

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

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles speaks during a tour of the Sheffield Forgemasters site

Japanese forces will train with Australian and U.S. military personnel in Darwin

Japanese forces are set to commence regular deployments in northern Australia as part of a military collaboration with Australia and the United States, announced Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles on Sunday. Currently, approximately 2,000 U.S. Marines are stationed in Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, for a six-month period each year, reflecting increasing apprehension among Washington and its allies regarding China’s expanding military influence … Continue reading Japanese forces will train with Australian and U.S. military personnel in Darwin

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi speaks during a press conference with Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami, in Tehran, Iran.

U.N. nuclear watchdog conducted a visit to two Iranian nuclear facilities

The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog conducted a visit to two Iranian nuclear facilities on Friday as part of a trip to Iran, coinciding with an anticipated diplomatic initiative from Europe regarding Tehran’s nuclear activities prior to Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House. During this visit, Iran’s foreign minister informed International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi that Tehran is open … Continue reading U.N. nuclear watchdog conducted a visit to two Iranian nuclear facilities

AUKUS Pillar II: Canada, Japan, New Zealand are new members

AUKUS alliance, comprising Australia, Britain, and the United States, announced on Wednesday that they are engaging in discussions with Canada, Japan, and New Zealand regarding potential partnerships in defense technology initiatives. This collaboration aims to enhance the AUKUS defense technology framework, which is set to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines in the coming decade, while also focusing on the development of advanced weaponry to strengthen … Continue reading AUKUS Pillar II: Canada, Japan, New Zealand are new members