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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Southeast Asia to present Beijing as a steady partner amid US reliability doubts. Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Southeast Asia shows how Beijing is trying to present itself as a steady regional partner as Southeast Asia grapples with war, tariffs and doubts over Washington's reliability.
Mali's Defense Minister Gen Sadio Camara was killed in attacks by Islamist insurgents amid escalating regional violence. The death of the minister, Gen. Sadio Camara, a central figure in the country’s military government, comes amid escalating violence in the region.
FIFA will increase prize money and fees for all teams participating in the 2026 World Cup to help cover participation costs. The move aims to support teams financially. Football's global governing body promises to increase funding for the tournament to help cover participation costs.
Water infrastructure is being targeted in wars, worsening scarcity crises. We explore why water infrastructure is increasingly being targeted in the midst of war and conflict.
Indians face economic pain from the US-Israel war with Iran, turning public sentiment against President Donald Trump. Indians are facing economic pain from the US-Israel war with Iran, and public sentiment toward President Donald Trump is turning sour.
US-Iran diplomacy is at a deadlock with no deal in sight. Analysts believe both sides are unlikely to return to fighting, suggesting diplomacy remains a viable option despite current challenges.
Lebanon's sovereignty and Hezbollah's demilitarization require a credible political transition. Analysts argue that bombing is not a solution, and a political approach is needed to achieve stability. A sovereign Lebanon and a demilitarised Hezbollah cannot be achieved without a credible political transition.
Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah stated that they will keep their weapons. This comes as Israel and Hezbollah have been trading daily attacks despite a cease-fire, with 14 reported killed in recent Israeli strikes.
Hezbollah leader rejected direct Lebanon-Israel talks, vowing to confront Israel. This stance comes after Lebanon and Israel's US ambassadors held meetings in Washington, the first of their kind in decades.
Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade and the war ends. This proposal would delay negotiations on Iran's nuclear program,.
Mali's defence minister and military intelligence chief were killed in a weekend assault by jihadists and separatist rebels, who seized several towns and military bases. The attacks, coordinated by al-Qaida-affiliated groups, have left Mali reeling.
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia, seeking to gain leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the US remain on hold. The visit comes after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, with Iran's foreign minister meeting with several countries.
The G7 has recognized land degradation and drought as global security risks. The declaration highlights the growing threat posed by environmental factors to international stability and security. G7 declaration recognizes land degradation, drought as global security risks EnviroNews Nigeria.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif that the US should remove operational obstacles, including the blockade, to revive talks. The talks collapsed with Iran blaming the US for the failure. Pezeshkian's minister arrived for talks.
Somalia's drought has displaced over 500,000 people, exacerbating a hunger crisis in the country. Displaced communities face starvation as humanitarian funds decrease, leaving them without assistance or hope.
Iran's minister arrived in Russia as ceasefire talks between the US, Israel, and Iran collapsed. Iran blamed the US for the collapse of the talks. US-Israel-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: Iran Blames US For Collapse Of Talks As Minister Arrives In Russia NDTV.
The Iran conflict exposed the vulnerability of the global energy market. Gulf leaders are advancing plans for new bypass pipelines to protect their oil interests. The conflict has brutally exposed the energy market's Achilles' heel.
A Trump event shooting sparked conspiracy theories with "staged" appearing in over 300,000 X posts by Sunday. The word "staged" appeared in more than 300,000 posts on X by midday Sunday.
A bomb blast on Colombia's Pan-American Highway killed at least 20 people and injured 36, amid a surge of violence ahead of presidential elections. The attack, blamed on a dissident Farc faction, left buses and vans mangled.
A worker was killed at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station after a Ukrainian drone attack, Russian control. A worker at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has been killed in a Ukrainian drone attack, forces, which control the plant.
Gold prices hesitated around $4,700 due to geopolitics and central bank actions. Market participants are closely watching these factors for future price movements. Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD hesitates around $4,700 with geopolitics, central banks eyed FXStreet.
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