Zelenskyy disputes Trump's view on Putin's intentions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sharply contradicted US President Donald Trump's assessment of Russian President Vladimir Putin's motives during a recent Fox News interview. Trump, following a meeting with Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, suggested that Putin harbors goodwill toward Ukraine's success. Zelenskyy......
Strikes paralyze Tehran's commercial districts
Shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar and key commercial zones such as Lalehzar Street, Jomhouri, and the Shush wholesale district shuttered their stores on Sunday and Monday, bringing business to a standstill amid escalating economic discontent. Social media footage captured large crowds chanting anti-government slogans, with security......
U.S. shapes robotics response as China leads humanoid production
The Trump administration is exploring an executive order on robotics set for 2026, amid reports of intensifying efforts to counter China's rapid strides in humanoid robot manufacturing. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has engaged robotics industry leaders and voiced strong commitment to speeding up U.S. development, while the Department......
Belarus publicly displays Russian Oreshnik missiles on patrol
Belarus has released striking footage of Russian Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles conducting combat patrols, marking the first public showcase of these nuclear-capable weapons since their deployment earlier this month. The Belarusian defense ministry confirmed that the Oreshnik missile division has launched operations from strategic......
Trump praises Erdogan amid Turkey-Israel tensions
US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago. He credited Erdogan with playing a pivotal role in the downfall of Syria's former regime under Bashar al-Assad, declaring that the Turkish leader "did a great job"......
Saudi Arabia and UAE clash over Yemen separatist gains
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, once steadfast allies in Yemen's civil war, now face a deepening rift as their conflicting agendas threaten to upend regional stability. Riyadh issued its sharpest rebuke yet on Tuesday, labeling UAE support for separatist advances a direct threat to Saudi national security. The kingdom's......
Trump to receive Israel’s top civic honor for support of Jewish state
Education Minister Yoav Kisch has informed United States President Donald Trump that he will be awarded the Israel Prize next year in recognition of what officials describe as his sustained and far reaching support for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. During a phone call held while Trump met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and......
China's yuan breaches 7-per-dollar mark onshore for first time since 2023
China's yuan has surged past the critical 7-per-dollar threshold in onshore trading for the first time since 2023, reaching 6.9960 on Tuesday amid evident concerns from authorities over the currency's sharp strengthening. This milestone reflects mounting pressures on Beijing to balance export competitiveness with financial stability......
Diamonds emerge as quantum engines for medicine and defense
Diamonds are moving beyond their status as luxury gemstones as scientists and industry leaders turn them into high performance quantum materials with strategic value for medicine and defense. Engineered diamonds containing nitrogen vacancy defects are being developed as ultra sensitive sensors capable of detecting extremely weak magnetic fields,......
Estonia intelligence chief says Russia not preparing to attack NATO despite rising Western alarm
Estonia’s top intelligence official has said there are no signs that Russia is preparing to launch an attack against NATO or the Baltic states, despite increasingly dire warnings from some Western leaders. Kaupo Rosin, head of Estonia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, stated in an interview that Moscow continues to avoid direct confrontation......
Trump’s diplomatic gamble enters decisive phase as fragile truces face global scrutiny
The Trump administration is stepping up its push to position the United States as a central mediator in two of the world’s most entrenched conflicts, holding consecutive talks on the crises in Ukraine and Gaza that will test Washington’s diplomatic influence. Over a 48‑hour span, former President Donald Trump received Ukrainian......
Trump and Netanyahu meet amid stalled ceasefire and rising Iran tensions
Amid fading hopes for progress in the Gaza ceasefire, former U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday at the Mar-a-Lago estate. The talks focused on reviving the next stage of a U.S.-brokered truce that has struggled to move forward since its launch in October. The meeting also underscored growing......
Kremlin insists on Ukrainian withdrawal from Donbas before peace talks can begin
The Kremlin has reaffirmed its condition that Ukraine must withdraw its remaining forces from the Donbas region before any possible peace agreement can be considered, underscoring Moscow’s hardened position as international efforts intensify to end the long-running conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia’s......
Unresolved territorial disputes stall Ukraine peace efforts
Despite renewed talks between Kyiv, Washington, and Moscow, fundamental differences over territorial control and long-term security guarantees are impeding progress toward a final peace agreement. Although U.S. and Ukrainian officials describe the framework as nearly complete, unresolved issues concerning occupied regions and defense commitments......
European unity strengthens push for Ukraine peace as talks advance
European leaders reaffirmed their collective support for Ukraine’s peace efforts after a joint call with U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following their meeting at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. The conversation, which included top officials from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Finland, Poland,......