geopolitics
US Revives Ukraine Peace Effort With Proposed UAE Meeting
The US has proposed technical-level talks between Ukraine, Russia and Washington in the UAE, reviving a peace track stalled since February. Zelenskyy says Kyiv is ready and awaits a date, while the Kremlin says a meeting could happen soon, even as a Putin-Zelenskyy summit remains out of reach.
UN Security Council has Condemned Escalating Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia
In a rare show of unity, the UN Security Council has condemned escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, demanding an end to strikes on civilians and energy sites, as the rebels tighten a Red Sea blockade and Riyadh's new defence allies Turkey and Pakistan weigh their response.
90 Days to Havana? Inside America's Cuba War Planning
The US Army Reserve is assessing whether it can supply military police, medical and logistics units to Southern Command within 90–120 days, in planning officials link to Cuba. No deployment orders exist, but it follows months of sanctions, an oil blockade and Trump's vow that Havana 'will fall'.
Kim Says New Weapon Will Give North Korea’s Enemies an “Incurable Headache”
North Korea says a newly tested weapon will give its enemies an “incurable headache”, sharpening its warning to the United States and its Asian allies as missile development accelerates and diplomacy remains stalled.
Four Republicans Defect, but Senate Fails to Restrict Trump’s Iran War
The US Senate has rejected a resolution ordering President Donald Trump to end unauthorised hostilities against Iran, voting it down 50–49. Four Republicans backed the measure, but Democratic Senator John Fetterman joined the opposition and another Democrat was absent.
Croatian Court Clears Extradition of Nord Stream Bombing Suspect to Germany
A Croatian court has approved the extradition of Ukrainian diver Volodymyr Zhuravlov to Germany over the 2022 Nord Stream explosions. German prosecutors accuse him of helping plant the explosives, but his lawyers deny the allegations and plan to appeal the ruling.
Why Japan Is Still Called an “Enemy State” in the UN Charter
Japan has renewed its demand to remove “enemy state” clauses from the UN Charter, arguing that language written after the Second World War no longer reflects its place in the international order. Deleting the provisions, however, would require the approval of every Security Council power.
Four Civilians Killed as Pakistan Expands Strikes Inside Afghanistan
Pakistan says it struck ten sites in Afghanistan after intercepting drones allegedly launched across the border. Kabul denies ordering the attack and says four civilians were killed, deepening a confrontation driven by militancy, disputed sovereignty and the Durand Line.
Jaishankar Raises India’s Concerns Over Sweeping US Sanctions Law
India has raised its concerns directly with the United States over a new law permitting tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. New Delhi says the measure could damage bilateral ties, disrupt global oil markets and threaten its energy security.
Taipei Fears Trump May Soften US Support to Secure China Deal
Taiwan fears Donald Trump could weaken US support for the island in return for economic concessions from China. A delayed $14 billion arms package and possible changes in Washington’s language on Taiwan have become central concerns as Trump meets Xi Jinping.
Sanctions, Blockade and Diplomacy: Iran Defies US Pressure
Iran has vowed to resist an expanding US pressure campaign as sanctions, a naval blockade and war strain its economy. Tehran says it will strengthen domestic resilience while keeping diplomacy open, but disputes over trade and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
Trump and Xi Prepare for High-Stakes Washington Talks
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are preparing for high-level talks in Washington focused on trade, rare-earth supplies, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and Iran. The summit follows an agreement to extend a tariff truce, but expectations of a major breakthrough remain limited.