Philippines, Vietnam upgrade ties, say South China Sea peace ‘non-negotiable’
The Philippines and Vietnam are elevating their ties to an enhanced strategic partnership, reaffirming that shared commitment to peace and stability in the South China Sea is “non-negotiable,” President Ferdinand…
UK Urges All Sides to Respect Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire
Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon has killed and displaced civilians, destroyed infrastructure, and eroded space for diplomacy. It must end. Hizballah must end attacks on Israel and disarm. All sides…
Apex Leader of May 2026: Xi Jinping
In May 2026, Xi Jinping strengthened China’s position at the centre of the evolving multipolar order by turning Beijing into a key arena where competing global powers were compelled to…
Macron Coordinates With Saudi, Omani, Emirati and Egyptian Leaders on Regional Crisis
I held discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq, Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. To all of…
Saudi Crown Prince, Macron discuss regional developments, maritime security
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. – During the call, the two leaders…
Qatar and Mali Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Sahel Security Developments
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Al Khulaifi Holds Phone Call with Mali’s FM and Minister of Int’l Cooperation Abdoulaye Diop Doha | May 31, 2026…
Kyiv Says Diplomatic Window Exists but Pressure on Moscow Must Increase
We are trying to intercept all Russian drones, even when some of them are going in the direction of other countries, like Romania, Moldova, Poland, or the Baltic states. If…
IAEA Documents Physical Damage at Zaporizhzhya Turbine Building
The IAEA team at the ZNPP this morning observed damage to the exterior of a turbine building which the plant said was hit by a drone strike yesterday. During a…
South Korea, Japan discuss military-logistics support deal, Seoul says
South Korea and Japan discussed the possibility of a military-logistics support agreement on Sunday, Seoul’s defense chief said, adding that Seoul remains cautious about the politically sensitive pact. – “It…
Philippines and Japan Strengthen Defence Partnership Following Leaders’ Summit
🇵🇭🤝🇯🇵 | Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and Japan Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi discussed the continued strengthening of Philippines-Japan defense relations and growing convergence, building on…