Asia
US
‘Finally Serious’ – US Joins ‘Great-Power Game’ in Central Asia, Ditching Decades of ‘Neglect’
Washington signals a high-stakes strategic counter to Russian and Chinese dominance, using the repeal of an “absurd relic” law as concrete proof of commitment to the region.
Nov. 6, 2025
China
Ukraine Jails Chinese Spy for 6 Years Over Aircraft Data Theft
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General's Office said a foreign spy has been sentenced to six years in jail for trying to steal “technical documentation for one of the domestic aircraft.”
Nov. 4, 2025
Russia
Trump’s Central Asia Summit: The ‘Stans’ Become Chessboard for US-Russia-China Rivalry
White House is making a blunt pitch to five Central Asian states, creating an economic strain for Russia and China in the shadow of Putin’s war in Ukraine.
Nov. 4, 2025
Russia
‘We Are Only Country Doesn’t Test’ – Trump Defends Nuclear Move Amid Global Alarm
US president claims Russia and China are conducting secret explosive nuclear tests, framing controversial directive as necessary response to foreign violations of global test ban norms.
Nov. 3, 2025
War in Ukraine
North Korean POWs in Ukraine Want to Go to South: Activist
One prisoner had already asked to live in South Korea when visited by one of the country’s lawmakers in February.
Nov. 2, 2025
Russia
‘You’ll Find Out Soon’ – Trump’s Nuclear Brinkmanship Keeps World Guessing
The US president’s refusal to spell out what kind of “tests” he plans has unsettled allies, divided lawmakers, and raised the specter of a new nuclear era.
Nov. 1, 2025
US
Ambiguous Order: Trump’s Nuclear Test Directive Sparks Confusion, Congressional Scrutiny
Veteran US diplomat Daniel Fried tells Kyiv Post that Trump’s directive was “not fully thought through” and its confusing nature “attenuates” the message on the global stage.
Oct. 31, 2025
Ukraine
Trump–Xi Summit: High-Stakes Meeting Kicks Off Amid Trade Truce Hopes and Global Tensions
Busan summit opens with cautious smiles and an understanding that fentanyl and rare earth disputes demand cooperation, not confrontation.
Oct. 30, 2025
Russia
India Agrees to Build Russian SJ-100 Passenger Jets Under License
India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics has signed an agreement to produce Russia’s Sukhoi Superjet civil passenger aircraft, just weeks before Vladimir Putin visits New Delhi.
Oct. 29, 2025
Zelensky
‘Not Going to Fight for Decades’ – Zelensky Pressures Trump to Stand Up to Xi on Russian Oil
“If President Trump manages to hold talks, make decisions, and reach an understanding with China to reduce imports of Russian energy, I think it will help all of us,” Zelensky said.
Oct. 29, 2025
Ukraine
‘Deepening’ North Korea-Russia Ties Pose National Security Challenge, US Diplomat Says
Senior State Department official says denuclearization remains Washington’s aim, telling Pyongyang the “ball is in their court” as Trump embarks on Asia trip.
Oct. 28, 2025
Russia
Vietnam Strengthening Military Ties With Russia as US Relations Falter, Investigation Claims
Hacked Rostec files and conversations with officials revealed covert defense purchases by Vietnam, including a deal worth $8 billion which included 40 new Su-35 and Su-40 fighter jets.
Oct. 27, 2025
Ukraine
‘Weaponized Interdependence’ – Trump to Apply Trade Pressure on Xi to Starve Kremlin War Machine
US President will use tariff threat in Asia mission to force China to abandon cheap Russian energy, with sanctions push a “significant shift” in Ukraine strategy
Oct. 25, 2025
US
White House Confirms Trump and Xi to Meet in South Korea Despite US-China Trade War
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump will meet his Chinese counterpart next Thursday morning.
Oct. 23, 2025
Energy
US Sanctions Choke India’s Russian Oil Lifeline, Flows Set to Hit Zero
Washington sanctions target Russia’s largest oil companies, threatening to halt most oil exports to India and disrupt refinery operations.
Oct. 23, 2025
Ukraine
Kim’s Troops Flying Recon Drones for Russia Near Sumy, Ukraine Says
Ukraine’s General Staff said Thursday that North Korean soldiers have been trained to fly reconnaissance drones to help Russian forces adjust fire, as Moscow and Pyongyang deepen their military ties.
Oct. 17, 2025
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