Oil edges higher as markets weigh Iran tensions, fuel supply concerns
Oil prices tick higher as traders weigh renewed tensions over Iran against signs of improving regional supply and efforts to ease a global diesel shortage. – Brent crude rose 29…
Russia wants to end conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible through talks — Putin
Russia would like to end the Ukrainian conflict as soon as possible, specifically through peaceful negotiations, President Vladimir Putin stated at the plenary session of the 23rd meeting of the…
First new F-16V fighter jets to arrive in Taiwan to bolster defences against China
The first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V fighter jets ordered in 2019 will arrive in Taiwan on Friday after months of delays, helping to strengthen an air…
Pentagon creates ‘Autowarcom’ to expand AI and drone capabilities
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced the creation of a new military command that would be dedicated to building and providing autonomous and robotic capabilities across the US…
Iran pushes for stronger ties with China amid US sanctions
Iran’s IRNA news agency reports that the country’s Finance Minister Ali Madanizadeh has told China’s ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, that Iran is determined to strengthen comprehensive ties with China.…
Spain, France align on welcoming UK back to EU, strengthening China trade defences
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and France’s President Emmanuel Macron expressed enthusiasm on Wednesday for Britain rejoining the EU, and agreed Europe must strengthen its trade defences against China. –…
UK accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research
Britain’s MI5 spy agency issued an unprecedented alert on Wednesday to warn that a Chinese organisation was involved in funding academic research into topics such as AI on behalf of…
US says it conducted experiment aimed at improving ability to detect nuclear blast
The US National Nuclear Security Administration conducted a “subsurface, non-nuclear chemical high-explosive experiment” on Wednesday that the Energy Department said aimed to improve the United States’ ability to detect low-yield…
China calls on US, Iran to return to Islamabad MoU, dialogue
China reminded the US and Iran to return to the framework of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU) and resume dialogue. – Reiterating support for ending disputes through political and…
China, Russia to strengthen cooperation and global governance — Chinese Foreign Ministry
China and Russia will deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation and improve the global governance system, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun said, commenting on the 77th anniversary of diplomatic relations between…