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China bans exports of military-related goods to Japan as dispute intensifies
China has banned the export of 'dual-use' products that have both commercial and military applications to entities tied to Japan’s military due to ongoing tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. This proh...
Russia Orders Expansion of Buffer Zone in Eastern Ukraine
Russian President Putin has issued directives for an expansion of the buffer zone in eastern Ukraine, targeting areas including Sumy and Kharkiv by 2026. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has labeled thes...
Russian Official Threatens Zelenskyy Amid Putin Residence Attack Claim
A Russian official has issued a threat towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after reports emerged alleging an attack was made on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. The claim of t...
Russian Official Threatens Zelenskyy Amid Claims of Attack on Putin's Residence
A senior Russian official issued threats against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following unconfirmed reports of an attempted attack near Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. The thr...
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Hitting Putin’s House
Russian state media outlets claim that Ukrainian forces targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence as part of an escalation response for Ukrainian counterattacks in recent days. The reports...
Putin calls Ukraine an artificial country during talks with Bush. MFA reacts
During discussions between Russian President Putin and former US President George W. Bush, Putin referred to Ukraine as an 'artificially created state.' In response, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign ...
Understanding America's Attack on Venezuela - Oil Against Stopping Attacks: 30 to 50 Million Barrels, Pre-Payment Ransom to Trump Mafia
The article discusses a perceived US attack strategy against Venezuela's oil sector aimed at stopping attacks by proposing economic incentives or sanctions involving up to 50 million barrels of oil as...
Putin's Residence Attacked by Ukraine; No Response Will Be Left Unanswered
In response to the reported attack on his residence, Putin has stated that such actions will not be left unanswered. The nature of the potential retaliatory measures is not specified in the article....
Trump Hints at Possible Land Strike on Large Facility in Venezuela
US President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of conducting a land-based military strike against a significant facility in Venezuela, reflecting growing pressure and tension between the two coun...
Trump vs EU: the European laws curbing big tech and irking US president
The Trump administration criticizes the EU for its tech regulations, alleging they aim to coerce American social media platforms into censoring content. The US State Department announced it would deny...
Putin plagiarizes Hitler again — this time promising “no more wars”
The article criticizes Russian President Vladimir Putin for allegedly plagiarizing Adolf Hitler’s rhetoric by promising 'no more wars,' referencing his use of similar historical propaganda in 2014 and...
Beijing slams Taiwanese leader Lai’s New Year’s speech as ‘lies’ and ‘malice’
The Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) spokesman in Beijing accused Taiwanese leader William Lai of spreading false information and encouraging conflict with mainland China through his New Year’s speech. The...
Russian Official Threatens Zelenskyy Amid Putin Residence Attack Claim
A Russian official has issued a verbal threat towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following claims of an alleged attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence....
Russia Claims Ukraine Attacked Putin’s Residence
Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence recently. No details about the timing or specifics of the alleged incident were provided in the claim....
How Actors Within Venezuela Are Responding to U.S. Pressure
Experts analyze how different actors within Venezuela are reacting to increasing U.S. military pressure. The Venezuelan government combines repression, mobilization, and diplomatic caution in response...
China condemns U.S. use of force against Venezuela
China expressed strong condemnation towards the U.S.'s use of force against Venezuela and its actions targeting the country's president. The statement emphasized China's shock at such a blatant act....
Czech speaker calls Zelenskyy “junta,” sparks diplomatic clash with Kyiv
The speaker of the Czech Parliament referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a 'junta,' leading to tensions in diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Czech Republic. The Ukrainian ...
High-seas Brinkmanship
The article discusses strategic naval maneuvers and confrontations at sea involving multiple nations, highlighting tensions and close encounters that could potentially lead to conflicts. It analyzes t...
Cuba Responds to Trump Threats
The article details Cuba's official response to recent threats made by US President Donald Trump regarding the country's relationship with the United States and its implications for Cuban security and...
China Accuses US of Trying to Thwart Improved China-India Ties
China has accused the United States of attempting to obstruct improved relations between China and India. No further details or evidence were provided in the article....
Russia Claims Ukraine Attacked Putin Residence
Russian officials have accused Ukrainian forces of carrying out an attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence outside Moscow. No damage was reported, and the credibility of this accusation remains...
India Summons Bangladesh Envoy For Second Time In A Week
India has called the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India for a second time within one week, indicating growing diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The Ministry of External Affairs took t...
Pistorius Claims No Belief in War Possibility Between Russia and NATO
Pieter Pistorius, former director general of the South African Department of Defence, expresses his disbelief in the likelihood of a war between Russia and NATO during an interview. He suggests that b...
Germany Condemns Medvedev’s Kidnapping Remarks but Rules Out Extra Security for Merz
Berlin has condemned former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's comments suggesting a potential kidnapping of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as a 'plot twist'. Despite these remarks, Germany has rul...
What Is Known About US Attack on Venezuela
The article does not provide substantial information beyond its headline and lacks details about any alleged attack by the United States on Venezuela....