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War in Ukraine
China, US Cooperating to Force Diplomatic Resolution to Ukraine and Middle East Wars
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi confirmed that Beijing and Washington are deploying “significant efforts” to jumpstart peace negotiations for the stalemated conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
May 16, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: The West Needs to Rethink Ukraine – From Aid to Partnership
Ukraine is no longer just a wartime ally – It is becoming a global hub for defense, technology, and industrial innovation.
May 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘Madyar’ Accuses Lukashenko of Giving Russia Air Corridors for Shahed Strikes
The Commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, condemned Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko for allowing Russia to use his country as a transit hub for Shahed strikes.
May 16, 2026
US
US Prepares ‘Escalation Plan’ Targeting Iran’s Nuclear and Oil Assets – NYT
Advisors to US President Donald Trump have prepared contingency plans to resume and expand military strikes against Iran, including a high-risk special forces raid on the Isfahan nuclear facility.
May 16, 2026
Europe
EU’s Diplomatic Service Faces Internal Crisis Over Kallas’s Mandate
The European External Action Service (EEAS) is undergoing severe internal friction, exposed by High Representative Kallas’s controversial bid to lead future security negotiations with Moscow.
May 16, 2026
Russia
Russia Resumes Military Cargo Shipments to Syria for First Time Since Assad’s Ouster
Satellite imagery has captured a heavily guarded Russian naval convoy offloading cargo at Syria’s Tartus port, marking the first military resupply since the fall of the Assad regime.
May 16, 2026
Middle East
War in Middle East: Latest Developments
Fresh Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon and an OPEC oil export collapse have rattled the Middle East, even as Washington attempts to solidify a fragile 45-day ceasefire extension.
May 16, 2026
Putin
Putin to Visit China for Strategic Talks Following Trump’s Beijing Summit
Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 to meet with Xi Jinping, aiming to reinforce Moscow’s critical economic and strategic partnership following US President Donald Trump’s visit.
May 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Hails 1,000-Kilometer Deep Strikes as Ukraine’s ‘Long-Range Sanctions’
President Volodymyr Zelensky praised a highly successful week of asymmetric operations, confirming deep-theater strikes targeting Russian ships and energy facilities nearly 1,000 km away.
May 16, 2026
US
Taiwan Says is an ‘Independent’ Nation After Trump’s Warning
Taiwan responds to Trump’s signals that he’s apparently abandoning it.
May 16, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Ukraine’s Recovery and Reconstruction: What Am I Missing?
Ukraine’s recovery talks highlight stalled EU accession clarity, uncertain US commitment, and the absence of a credible plan to manage massive postwar funding.
May 16, 2026
US
Trump Announces Elimination of Global ISIS No. 2 in Joint US-Nigerian Operation
ISIS global second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki has been killed in a highly complex joint operation conducted by US and Nigerian forces, US President Donald Trump announced.
May 16, 2026
China
Trump and Xi: What’s Behind the Friendly Words?
Although little is known about what was discussed, both parties later emphasised their constructive cooperation.
May 16, 2026
Russia
Strategic Russian Chemical Plant ‘Azot’ Hit by Drones in Stavropol Krai
The Nevinnomyssky Azot chemical plant, a primary manufacturer of military explosives components in southern Russia, was hit by drones overnight, triggering a massive fire.
May 16, 2026
Putin
Putin Signs Decree Granting Fast-Track Russian Citizenship to Transnistria Residents
Vladimir Putin signed a decree introducing a simplified procedure for residents of Moldova’s unrecognized, Russian-occupied Transnistria region to obtain Russian passports.
May 16, 2026
Europe
Tusk Downplays Halted US Troop Deployment to Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk assured the public that the sudden cancellation of a planned 4,000-strong US troop deployment is a logistical issue.
May 16, 2026
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