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PM Modi Begins Indonesia Visit to Strengthen India's Indo-Pacific Partnerships
The Prime Minister's three-nation tour aims to deepen strategic, economic and maritime cooperation with Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand as India expands its engagement in the Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Jakarta on Tuesday as he began the first leg of a three-nation diplomatic tour that will also take him to Australia and New Zealand. The visit reflects India's continued efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships and expan
The Magazine
Jul 72 min read
EU Leaders Push for Stronger Defence Industry Cooperation as Security Challenges Grow
European leaders are calling for faster joint defence production and procurement to strengthen the continent's military readiness amid rising geopolitical tensions. European leaders have renewed calls for closer cooperation on defence manufacturing and military procurement as security concerns continue to reshape the continent's strategic priorities. The discussions come alongside the NATO Summit in Ankara, where allied nations are debating higher defence spending and long-te
The Magazine
Jul 71 min read
French Court Set to Decide Marine Le Pen's Political Future in Landmark Appeal Ruling
The National Rally leader awaits a court decision that could determine whether she remains eligible to contest France's 2027 presidential election. France is awaiting a landmark court ruling that could significantly reshape the country's political landscape, as an appeals court prepares to decide the future of far-right leader Marine Le Pen and her eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen appealed a lower court's ruling that convicted her of embezzling Eu
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Jul 72 min read
Zelenskyy Urges NATO Leaders to Take 'Strong Decisions' as Summit Opens
The Ukrainian president calls for stronger military support after one of the deadliest Russian attacks on Kyiv in recent months, ahead of key NATO discussions in Ankara. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on NATO leaders to take what he described as "strong decisions"in support of Ukraine as alliance leaders gather in Ankara for the annual NATO summit. His appeal comes after a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding regions killed
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PM Modi Begins Indonesia Visit to Strengthen India's Indo-Pacific Partnerships
The Prime Minister's three-nation tour aims to deepen strategic, economic and maritime cooperation with Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand as India expands its engagement in the Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Jakarta on Tuesday as he began the first leg of a three-nation diplomatic tour that will also take him to Australia and New Zealand. The visit reflects India's continued efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships and expan
Jul 72 min read
EU Leaders Push for Stronger Defence Industry Cooperation as Security Challenges Grow
European leaders are calling for faster joint defence production and procurement to strengthen the continent's military readiness amid rising geopolitical tensions. European leaders have renewed calls for closer cooperation on defence manufacturing and military procurement as security concerns continue to reshape the continent's strategic priorities. The discussions come alongside the NATO Summit in Ankara, where allied nations are debating higher defence spending and long-te
Jul 71 min read
French Court Set to Decide Marine Le Pen's Political Future in Landmark Appeal Ruling
The National Rally leader awaits a court decision that could determine whether she remains eligible to contest France's 2027 presidential election. France is awaiting a landmark court ruling that could significantly reshape the country's political landscape, as an appeals court prepares to decide the future of far-right leader Marine Le Pen and her eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen appealed a lower court's ruling that convicted her of embezzling Eu
Jul 72 min read
Zelenskyy Urges NATO Leaders to Take 'Strong Decisions' as Summit Opens
The Ukrainian president calls for stronger military support after one of the deadliest Russian attacks on Kyiv in recent months, ahead of key NATO discussions in Ankara. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on NATO leaders to take what he described as "strong decisions"in support of Ukraine as alliance leaders gather in Ankara for the annual NATO summit. His appeal comes after a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding regions killed
Jul 72 min read
Romania Faces Renewed Political Uncertainty After PM Nominee Fails Confidence Vote
President Nicușor Dan must nominate a new prime minister after lawmakers rejected the proposed government, extending a political crisis with implications for economic reforms and EU funding. Romania has entered a new phase of political uncertainty after Parliament rejected the proposed government of Prime Minister-designate Adrian Vestea, leaving the country without a fully empowered administration and prolonging a political deadlock that has raised concerns over economic sta
Jul 72 min read
South Korea, U.S. and Japan to Hold Trilateral Talks on NATO Summit Sidelines
The foreign ministers of the three nations are expected to discuss regional security, North Korea and broader geopolitical challenges during the NATO summit in Ankara The foreign ministers of South Korea, the United States and Japan are set to hold trilateral talks on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, underscoring the three countries' continued efforts to strengthen cooperation on regional security and Indo-Pacific stability. According to South Korea's Foreign Minis
Jul 72 min read
Italy Rejects Political Disputes with Trump Ahead of NATO Summit
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says Rome will no longer respond to provocative remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, stressing that the United States remains Italy's key strategic ally Italy has announced that it will no longer engage in public disputes with U.S. President Donald Trump, signalling a shift towards diplomatic restraint as NATO leaders gather in Ankara for this week's alliance summit. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the government had decided n
Jul 72 min read
Japan's Election Campaign Enters Final Phase as Inflation Dominates Political Debate
Rising living costs, tax policy and economic reforms have become the central issues as political parties intensify campaigning ahead of Japan's Upper House election. Political parties across Japan have intensified campaigning as the country enters the final phase before the July 20 Upper House election, with inflation, household finances and economic recovery emerging as the defining issues of the campaign. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party
Jul 72 min read
French Government Survives No-Confidence Vote Over Heatwave Response
The motion, brought by opposition lawmakers over the government's handling of a deadly heatwave, failed to secure enough support in parliament, allowing the administration to remain in office The French government has survived a parliamentary vote of no confidence after opposition lawmakers challenged its handling of the severe heatwave that swept across the country in late June. The motion failed to gain the support required to bring down the government, allowing Prime Minis
Jul 72 min read
Trump Says Ukraine Peace Is 'Getting Closer' Ahead of NATO Summit Talks
The U.S. president says progress has been made following separate conversations with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders, although fighting continues on the ground. U.S. President Donald Trump has said that a resolution to the war in Ukraine is "getting closer than people realize" following separate telephone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of this week's NATO summit. Speaking before departing for the NATO le
Jul 71 min read
Putin and Trump Hold Telephone Talks, Discuss Ukraine and Bilateral Relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on Saturday, according to the Kremlin. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said President Putin congratulated President Trump on the 250th anniversary of the United States' Independence Day during the call. According to the Kremlin, President Putin briefed Trump on the current situation in Ukraine and outlined Russia's position on the ongoing conflict. The two leaders al
Jul 51 min read
Russia Says U.S. Actions Are ‘Undermining International Order’ Amid Venezuela Chaos
MOSCOW — Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov sharply criticized the United States on Wednesday, accusing Washington of undermining the global political system through recent military and diplomatic actions. Lavrov condemned what he described as an illegal operation by the U.S. to oust Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro , saying the action — along with threats against Iran — was damaging the very international order the United States once helped build. The Russian ministe
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