China’s state media slams U.S. over Biden nuclear strategy report

China’s state media slams U.S. over Biden nuclear strategy report

Wong Yu Liang | Moment | Getty Images China’s state media and foreign ministry quickly moved to criticize Washington, after the New York Times reported that U.S. President Joe Biden reoriented the U.S.’ nuclear strategic plan in March to focus on Beijing’s rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal. The outspoken editor of the Global Times, … Read more

India’s Modi visits Ukraine while ally Russia watches on

India’s Modi visits Ukraine while ally Russia watches on

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting at Taj Exotic Hotel on October, 15, 2016 in Benaulim, Goa, India. Mikhail Svetlov | Getty Images News | Getty Images Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine on Friday is likely to be closely watched by New Delhi’s long-standing … Read more

China’s ‘growing authoritarianism’ does not stop with Taiwan, says Taiwan President

China’s ‘growing authoritarianism’ does not stop with Taiwan, says Taiwan President

Lai Ching-te, president of Taiwan, on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.  Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has cautioned that China’s “growing authoritarianism” will not stop with the island, and that it poses a challenge at the “global level.” Lai was speaking at the annual Ketagalan Forum, a dialogue focusing on security … Read more

Russia lacks a response as Ukraine’s forces destroy bridges in Kursk

Russia lacks a response as Ukraine’s forces destroy bridges in Kursk

A soldier fixes a drone underground in a Ukrainian military position, and former Russian military position, in Ukrainian-controlled territory on August 18th 2024, in Kursk, Russia. Ukrainian forces operating in Russia’s Kursk Region have destroyed a second key bridge, the commander of the Ukrainian Air Force said, as they attempt to push further into Russia.  … Read more

How will Ukraine’s incursion into Russia end?

How will Ukraine’s incursion into Russia end?

Ukrainian servicemen operate a tank on a road near the border with Russia, in the Sumy region of Ukraine, on August 14, 2024. The Ukrainian army entered Russia’s Kursk region on August 6, capturing dozens of settlements in the biggest offensive by a foreign army on Russian soil since World War II.  Roman Pilipey | … Read more

Reactions to Japan’s Fumio Kishida stepping aside in LDP race

Reactions to Japan’s Fumio Kishida stepping aside in LDP race

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters following North Korea’s missile launch on April 13, 2023. JIJI Press | AFP | Getty Images Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is stepping down in September, a move that sparked a broad range of reactions from government officials and analysts. By choosing to not run for reelection … Read more

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not run for party reelection

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not run for party reelection

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a State Department luncheon held in his honor in Washington, U.S., April 11, 2024.  Craig Hudson | Reuters 107282694Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday he will not be running in the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election due next month. Kishida said in a press conference that it is … Read more

What does Trump say about Zelenskyy in X interview?

What does Trump say about Zelenskyy in X interview?

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky looks on during a meeting in New York on September 25, 2019, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.  Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images He loves him, he loves him not? Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump continues to keep people guessing over … Read more

What does Ukraine want from its incursion into Russia?

What does Ukraine want from its incursion into Russia?

Ukrainian servicemen operate a Soviet-made T-72 tank in the Sumy region, near the border with Russia, on August 12, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  Roman Pilipey | Afp | Getty Images Ukraine’s audacious incursion into Russian border territory a week ago came as a surprise to many officials within the government in Kyiv, a senior … Read more

Musk interviews Trump on X as Harris reshapes presidential race

Musk interviews Trump on X as Harris reshapes presidential race

This combination of photos shows former President Donald Trump during rally at the Minden Tahoe Airport in Minden, Nev., Oct. 8, 2022, left, and Elon Musk in Wilmington, Del., July 12, 2021. AP Elon Musk will interview former President Donald Trump Monday evening on X, the latest collaboration between two men whose unlikely alliance could … Read more