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Great Powers' Struggle Threatens World ... Pentagon Report on China’s Nuclear Warheads Ignites Situation ... Beijing Accuses Washington of Spreading False Narratives ... Warning About Tripartite Nuclear Arms Race ... End of New START Treaty Signals Russian-U.S. Escalation
The conflict between major powers, particularly the nuclear dynamics involving the U.S., Russia, and China, is increasingly worrying global security experts. The Pentagon's report on Chinese nuclear w...
Iran warns U.S. over potential military strikes
On Sunday, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a warning on television that Iran will respond with military strikes against U.S. military assets and commercial shipping, as well...
Trump and Iran official exchange threats after protests turn deadly in the Islamic Republic
US President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials engaged in threatening exchanges as protests against the collapsing rial currency escalated into anti-government demonstrations in Iran, resulting i...
Russia-Ukraine Blame Game Over Zaporizhzhia Power Plant Strikes
Russian and Ukrainian officials are engaging in mutual accusations regarding the shelling of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Both sides blame each other for violating a non-aggression pact aimed...
Russian Official Threatens Zelenskyy Amid Putin Residence Attack Claim
A Russian official has issued threats against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following reports of an alleged attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. The claims and counterclai...
Russian Official Threatens Zelenskyy Amid Putin Residence Attack Claim
A senior Russian official has issued threats against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following claims that a drone attack was launched on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. Russia d...
China Must 'Forcefully Counter' U.S. Arms Sales To Taiwan: Wang Yi
During a speech at an annual international relations event, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China will take forceful actions in response to significant US arms sales to Taiwan. This was a...
Russian Official Threatens Zelenskyy Amid Putin Residence Attack Claim
A Russian official has issued a direct threat against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following reports that an attempt was made to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. No furt...
Putin's House Attacked by Ukraine, Will Not Go Unanswered
The article discusses an attack on President Putin's residence attributed to Ukraine. It emphasizes that such actions will not be tolerated and retaliation is expected from Russia....
Putin's Residence Attacked by Ukrainian Drone, Vows Retaliation
Vladimir Putin has announced that his residence was targeted by a Ukrainian drone attack and stated that Russia will not leave the incident without a response....
Russia Claims Ukraine Attacked Putin's Residence
Russian officials are alleging that Ukraine has staged an attempted attack on President Putin's residence, though these claims have not been substantiated by other international sources and remain con...
Senators Condemn Putin's Christmas Attacks: Ruthless Murderer
U.S. Senators have strongly condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged attacks carried out during the Christmas period, labeling him a 'ruthless murderer' in response to recent military ac...
“Catastrophic consequences”: Russia warns of nuclear escalation, accusing NATO of pushing world toward dangerous threshold
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov issues stern warnings about potential catastrophic outcomes if the Western military alliance pushes the global situation towards breaking points on nucl...
Not American: Greenlanders Reject Donald Trump's Threats
Greenlanders are expressing strong opposition to President Donald Trump's recent threats regarding Greenland, emphasizing their sovereignty and rejecting any notion of the country coming under U.S. ow...
US Chinook Helicopter Pilot Reports Being Fired Upon by Maduro Guards During Raid
A US military pilot of a Chinook helicopter involved in an operation in Venezuela has reported being fired upon by security forces loyal to President Nicolás Maduro during a raid intended to take down...
Tension between Denmark and USA following Trump’s Envoy Post on Greenland
The article discusses increased tensions between Denmark and the United States due to comments made by Rick Perry, former US Energy Secretary and envoy to Arctic issues during the Trump administration...
US urges Beijing to end military pressure against Taiwan, ‘engage in meaningful dialogue’
The US State Department called on China to stop military exercises near Taiwan that the US claims create unnecessary anxiety and tension. These remarks followed recent extensive live-fire drills by Ch...
New Conflict Erupts Between Trump and Xi: Chinese Tankers Defy Blockade to Head to Venezuela
The escalating tension between former US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping has seen a new development as Chinese oil tankers are defying an existing blockade to reach Venezuela, hig...
Trump Fumes at US Special Envoy to Ukraine and Calls Him an Idiot: Details from NY Times Investigation
According to an investigation by The New York Times, President Donald Trump had a heated argument with his special envoy to Ukraine and referred to him as an idiot. This incident is part of the ongoin...
CIA believes Ukraine did not target Putin's residence during drone attacks, contrary to Kremlin claims - media
According to reports from media sources citing CIA information, the Central Intelligence Agency does not support the Russian government claims that Ukrainian strikes with drones were aimed at targetin...
False statements by Russia cast doubt on its commitment to peace negotiations - Moldovan President
The president of Moldova expresses concern over false statements made by Russia, which he believes undermine trust in the country’s dedication to ongoing peace talks....
Beijing hits back at ‘extremely hypocritical’ critics of PLA drills around Taiwan
The Chinese government has criticized Japan, Australia, and European nations for what it deems 'extremely hypocritical' positions on military exercises around Taiwan. The foreign ministry claims that ...
Russian Official Warns Against Ukraine's War Crimes Claims
A Russian official has issued threats against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy following reports of an alleged attack on Vladimir Putin’s residential premises in Moscow earlier this week....
Russian Official Threatens Zelenskyy Amid Putin Residence Attack Claim
A Russian official has issued a threatening statement towards President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine following claims that an attempt was made to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence....
Putin's House Suspected of Being Bombed by Ukraine, Kyiv Denies
There are reports suggesting that Ukraine carried out an alleged bomb attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence. However, the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, has refuted these claims, stating th...
Why the feud between Tokyo and Beijing could rage on for a while yet
Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, provoked diplomatic tensions with China by implying Japan could militarily intervene if Taiwan were attacked by Beijing. This prompted a multi-faceted retal...
Russia Claims Ukraine Attacked Putin's Residence
Russian state media reported that an attempted drone attack was launched against President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Sochi. The incident has not been independently verified by international news a...
China condemns US sale of military equipment to Taiwan worth $12 billion
The People's Republic of China has strongly condemned the recent decision by the United States to sell advanced military equipment to Taiwan, estimated at approximately $12 billion (or 186 trillion ru...
Killing of General in Moscow Linked to Assassination Series Blamed by Russia on Ukraine
A general was killed in Moscow, which has been part of a series of assassinations attributed by Russian authorities to actions originating from or supporting Ukraine....
North Korea warns ‘mankind will face great disaster’ if Japan gets nuclear arms
On Sunday, North Korea warned that Japan's pursuit of nuclear weapons must be prevented at all costs following a statement by an unnamed Japanese official suggesting Japan should possess atomic weapon...
Iran government stages mass rallies as alarm grows over protest toll
On Monday, Iranian authorities organized nationwide mass rallies following recent large-scale protests. The protests have led to an increased alarm over reports of a deadly crackdown by security force...
Ukraine alleges Chinese satellites are facilitating Russian strikes
Ukrainian officials have expressed concern that data from Chinese satellite constellations might be assisting Russia's military operations against Ukraine....
Mexico Responds to Trump's Threats and Reaffirms Security Cooperation
Mexico has issued a diplomatic response to recent threats made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tariffs on Mexican goods. The government of Mexico emphasized its commitment to bilateral cooper...
'40 Killed In US Strike': Venezuelan Official
A senior Venezuelan official claims at least 40 people, including military personnel and civilians, were killed in a U.S. military strike early Saturday morning. The report originates from an anonymou...
Several Explosions Rock Caracas Amid Tensions with USA
The city of Caracas experienced several explosions that have heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States. While there has been no official explanation for these events, they occur at a...
Russian Claims of New Video Proof for Ukrainian Strike Attempt on Putin Residence Meet Skepticism
Russia has released a purported video as evidence of an attempted military strike by Ukraine against President Putin's residence. The announcement draws skepticism from international observers who que...
Japan protests South Korean military drills near Takeshima
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially protested South Korea’s military exercises near the disputed Takeshima islands after reports of activities conducted by South Korean forces earlier t...
Ukraine Alleges Russia Knew of the Terrorist Attack Before
According to Ukrainian officials and media reports cited by Holly Ellyatt from CNBC, Ukraine has accused Russia of having prior knowledge about a terrorist attack before it was carried out. No further...
U.S. files for warrants to seize more Venezuela-linked oil tankers: sources
Unclear details about the exact number of seizure warrants filed by the U.S., though multiple have been submitted in connection with Venezuelan oil tankers....
Ukraine Summons Czech Representative Over Shameful Statements By Parliamentary Speaker
The Ukrainian government has summoned the Czech Republic's representative over statements made by their parliamentary speaker that were considered disrespectful and harmful towards Ukraine. Specific d...
China Responds to Pentagon Statements Towards PLAN
The Chinese military has formally responded to recent statements by the US Department of Defense regarding China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). The nature and specifics of the response have n...
He Doesn't Have Anything Until I...: Trump Before Meeting with Zelenskyy in Florida
President Donald Trump made remarks before meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on November 20th, stating enigmatically 'he doesn’t have anything until I...', reflecting the secretive ...
Cuban President Responds to Trump: Our Country Is Ready to Defend Its Independence Until the Last Drop of Blood
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel delivered a strong statement in response to US President Donald Trump's recent rhetoric, asserting that Cuba is prepared to defend its sovereignty and independence wi...
Where Trump has threatened to strike next
This article discusses President Donald Trump's recent verbal threats towards various global governments, indicating potential military action against them....
Where Trump has threatened to strike next
President Donald Trump issued verbal threats towards multiple global governments during the week....
Loud explosions heard in Caracas following US threats
Loud explosions were reported in Caracas, Venezuela, shortly after verbal warnings and sanctions from the United States targeting the Venezuelan government....
Iran leader says country in ‘full-fledged’ war with US, Israel, Europe
The leader of Iran has escalated verbal confrontations against the United States and its allies, accusing them of unjustly oppressive actions towards his nation....
Moscow Says Trump Freed Two Russian Crew Members Following Tanker Seizure
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused the United States of 'illegal use of force' regarding the seizure of a tanker and considers it an indication of Washington's predisposition to creat...
Is He Out of His Mind? Japanese Politicians Pounce on Zelensky after Meeting with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent comments and actions following his meeting with US President Donald Trump have been met with criticism from Japanese politicians. The substance of the c...
Heated Transcript of Vladimir Putin and George W. Bush
The article discusses the release of a heated transcript alleged to feature confrontations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President George W. Bush during a high-profile meeti...
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