US President Donald Trump has announced a significant increase in arms sales to India, including the potential delivery of F-35 stealth fighter jets. This development follows a meeting in Washington between Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where discussions covered trade, immigration, and......

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time this Friday. This meeting comes as both countries, concerned about China's growing influence, seek to strengthen their business and security relationships. The U.S.-China trade conflict,......

In a joint letter, the mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have invited U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Japan for the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings on both cities. The mayors urge him to attend and listen to the testimonies of hibakusha (the survivors of the bombings), learn about their desire......

US President Donald Trump described the rise of Chinese company DeepSeek as a "wake-up call" for the US tech industry. This followed the release of DeepSeek's artificial intelligence (AI) model, which disrupted Wall Street and led to significant drops in shares of major tech firms like......

In a move that sends shockwaves through Algeria, Marco Rubio, one of the most vocal critics of the country in the United States, has been unanimously confirmed as Secretary of State by the Senate. A Cuban-American Republican known for his strong stances on international policy, Rubio is the first member......

North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea as high-level diplomatic meetings took place in South Korea's capital, Seoul. South Korea’s military confirmed the missile was fired eastward around noon local time (03:00 GMT), shortly after a meeting between the US Secretary of State......

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit South Korea, Japan, and France from January 4 to January 9, 2025, as announced by the U.S. State Department. This diplomatic mission comes at a time when South Korea is undergoing a political crisis, which has seen President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached......

President Joe Biden has decided to block the proposed acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a move that comes in response to national security concerns. The deal, valued at $14.9 billion, has been a subject of intense scrutiny, with Biden expected to formally announce his decision as......

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a cornerstone of international diplomacy, welcomes five new non-permanent members to its ranks for a two-year term. Starting January 1, 2025, Somalia, Greece, Denmark, Pakistan, and Panama have officially begun their tenure, taking over from Mozambique, Malta,......

In a significant move aimed at enhancing regional security, the Philippines has officially ratified a new defence pact with Japan, allowing each nation’s military to deploy forces on each other’s soil. This agreement, which comes amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly......

Taiwan has raised its defense readiness in response to China's ongoing military activities around the island, marking one of the largest maritime exercises ever conducted by the Chinese military. Taiwan's defense ministry reported that nearly 90 Chinese warships and other vessels are operating......

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has introduced a significant shift in his approach to ending the ongoing conflict with Russia. In recent statements, he emphasized the need for an expedited resolution to the war, potentially deferring the recovery of Russian-occupied territories through diplomatic......

In the wake of Donald Trump's decisive election victory, Asia is poised for a period of unpredictability that could significantly alter its diplomatic and economic landscape. With Trump set to embark on a second term, his administration is expected to amplify the "America First" policy,......