2nd China-Central Asia Summit Drives High-Quality Cooperation
Overview of the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit’s 110 outcomes driving high-quality cooperation in trade, security, green development and more.
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Iraq Urges Arab FMs to Convene Emergency Talks Amid Regional Tensions
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein calls for an emergency Arab FMs meeting at the 51st OIC session in Istanbul to coordinate responses to evolving Israel-Iran tensions.
Satellite Imagery Reveals Damage at Tabriz Missile Base
Satellite images show extensive damage to the IRGC’s strategic Tabriz missile base after June 17 air strike, potentially reshaping Iran’s military posture in the northwest.
Iran-Israel Clash Sparks ‘Most Dangerous’ Moment in Middle East
Expert analysis says the Iran-Israel clash has thrust the Middle East into its ‘most dangerous state’ since October 2023, with U.S. involvement risking further escalation.
Israel and Iran Trade Blows: Rising Casualties and Risk of Regional War
On day five of their most intense clash, Israel and Iran trade strikes with mounting casualties and fears of a wider Middle East war.
China Condemns U.S. Arms Sales & Troop Presence in Taiwan Region
China condemns U.S. arms deliveries of M1A2 tanks and alleged 500 American personnel in the Taiwan region, calling the moves a threat to peace across the Taiwan Strait.
Real Threat in Asia-Pacific: US Military Build-up vs China’s Cooperation
Pete Hegseth’s push for Asia-Pacific defence spending and mini-lateral alliances clashes with the Chinese mainland’s call for multilateral cooperation, raising the question: what truly threatens regional stability?
Experts Say Hegseth’s China Threat Rhetoric Fuels Asia-Pacific Tensions
Analysts warn U.S. Defense Chief Pete Hegseth’s push for higher Asian defense budgets is ‘provocative,’ risking deeper divisions instead of lasting stability.
South China Sea Tensions Front and Center at Shangri-La Dialogue
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, rising military activity in the South China Sea and growing US-Philippines cooperation take center stage as Beijing urges dialogue.
Pakistan Shoots Down Three Indian Jets After Overnight Strikes
The Pakistan Air Force says it shot down three Indian jets after overnight strikes, marking a dramatic escalation in South Asia tensions.