Putin Warns EU of Severe Fallout Over Frozen Russian Assets
President Putin warns of “severe” fallout if the EU taps frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, calling it an act of “robbery.”
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Beijing Slams US Arms Sales to Taiwan Region
Beijing condemns Washington’s approval of a large-scale arms sale to the Taiwan region as a breach of key agreements that threatens cross-strait peace and strategic trust.
Oil Prices Jump as Trump Orders Blockade on Venezuelan Tankers
Oil prices climbed after President Trump’s blockade of Venezuelan tankers, pushing WTI and Brent up over 1% and highlighting how geopolitics can swing global markets.
EU Eyes €90bn Loan to Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Assets
EU leaders debate using €210bn in frozen Russian assets to secure a €90bn loan for Ukraine. This Thursday’s summit could shape the bloc’s unity and Ukraine’s future.
China Warns US Over $11B Arms Sale to Taiwan Region
The Chinese Foreign Ministry this Thursday urged the US to halt its ‘dangerous act’ of arming the Taiwan region with an $11B package, warning it undermines cross-strait stability.
Trump Demands Venezuela Return Seized U.S. Oil Assets
President Trump intensifies pressure on Venezuela, demanding return of oil assets nationalized decades ago amid escalating sanctions and military actions.
Japanese Firms in the Chinese Mainland Navigate Dual Pressures
Japanese enterprises in the Chinese mainland face geopolitical uncertainty and fierce local competition, pushing them to innovate and adapt.
US-Venezuela Tensions Spike as Trump Weighs Land Strikes
US-Venezuela tensions surge as the US military destroys three drug-smuggling boats and Trump considers land strikes, risking broader confrontation.
European Leaders Back Multinational Force to Secure Ukraine
European leaders propose a European-led multinational force to secure Ukraine and back peace talks, stressing Ukraine’s right to decide its borders once security is guaranteed.
Mahbubani: Western Anxiety Fuels Misreadings of China’s Rise
Kishore Mahbubani warns that Western anxiety over losing two centuries of dominance has driven persistent false narratives about China’s rise.