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How China became the new master of Russia's economy
China has become Russia’s primary economic lifeline, buying over $370 bn of fossil fuels and supplying 90 % of its sanctioned technology, while Russia feeds Beijing with cheap oil, coal and gas. The i
Treasury Extends Russian Oil Waiver 30 Days
The Treasury Department extended a 30-day waiver allowing some nations to buy Russian oil 'stranded at sea,' aiming to ease an energy price shock caused by the war in Iran and the effective closure of
Trump approval falls to 37% economic discontent
President Trump's approval rating slipped to a new second‑term low as a majority of voters criticize his handling of the economy, cost‑of‑living and the Iran war, according to recent polls.
Belarus, Russia Launch Nuclear Drills Amid NATO Alarm
Belarus and Russia have launched joint nuclear drills, sparking alarm from Ukraine and NATO allies who see the move as a dangerous escalation. Kyiv accuses Moscow of using Belarus as a nuclear staging
What’s on the Agenda for the 3rd Lee-Takaichi Summit?
South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung has confirmed Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s two‑day visit to Andong on May 19‑20, a move that follows President Trump’s China trip and the China‑U.S. su
Ukrainian Agriculture as Strategy, Diplomacy, and Legacy
Ukrainian defenders have thwarted Russia’s bid to carve out a 20‑kilometer buffer zone in Kharkiv, recapturing Odradne and killing 56 Russian soldiers. Drones equipped with first‑person‑view kill‑zone
U.S. says Iran's new peace proposal falls short
A senior U.S. official told Axios that Iran’s revised peace proposal adds only vague language on nuclear restraint and lacks concrete steps on enrichment or HEU, leading the White House to deem it ins
XPeng Rolls First Mass-Produced Robotaxi in China
XPeng has rolled the first mass-produced robotaxi off its Guangzhou line, making it the first Chinese automaker to mass-produce a fully in-house L4 autonomous taxi powered by four of its own Turing AI
Kim Jong Un Orders Military Overhaul, Border Bolstering
Kim Jong Un convened top Korean People's Army commanders in Pyongyang on May 17, ordering sweeping changes to military training and organization while singling out the southern border as the key front
Modi calls for diplomatic peace in West Asia, Ukraine
In Oslo, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Norway’s Jonas Gahr Store and urged diplomatic solutions to the wars in West Asia and Ukraine, emphasizing that military force alone cannot secure last
Pakistan Delivers Revised Iranian Peace Plan to US
Pakistan has delivered a revised Iranian peace plan to Washington, but Tehran’s demands for compensation and an end to the Hormuz blockade clash with U.S. insistence on nuclear restrictions. Trump, ca
Trump‑Xi Summit Triggers Japan’s Taiwan‑Policy Backlash
A high‑profile Beijing summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping sent shockwaves through Tokyo, where Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s hawkish Taiwan stance provoked a sw
Pakistan Deploys 8,000 Troops, Jets to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has deployed a combat-capable force of 8,000 troops, fighter jets, and air defense systems to Saudi Arabia amid rising tensions in the Iran war, marking a significant military escalation unde
Pakistan Shares Revised Iranian Peace Proposal with US
Pakistan has acted as a go‑between, passing Iran’s updated peace offer to Washington, while Trump warns the fragile ceasefire is on life support. Iran’s demands—ending the war, lifting the Hormuz bloc
Russian drones hit China ship off Ukraine before
A Russian drone raid on Monday struck the Chinese‑owned cargo ship KSL Deyang in the Black Sea, part of a massive assault of 524 drones and 22 missiles across Ukraine. The attack, which left the Chine
Cuba's 300-Drone Buildup Backed by Russia, Iran Alarms US
The US is weighing new sanctions and dispatched CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Havana after classified intelligence revealed Cuba has amassed over 300 drones with Russian and Iranian backing, threaten
Ukraine Pummels Moscow With 3 Drone Types in Biggest Attack Yet
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow using three domestically produced long-range drone types, striking a semiconductor facility and an oil pumping station inside the Russian capital's
UAE Nuclear Plant Hit by Drone, Fire Sparks War Fears
Multiple outlets confirmed a drone struck a UAE nuclear power plant, igniting a fire and exposing the facility’s vulnerability. Saudi Arabia also reported drone attacks, and analysts warned the incide
Netanyahu Successors Back Same Gaza, Settlement Policies
As Israel enters election season, U.S. progressives hoping for a post-Netanyahu shift in Israeli policy are overlooking that his potential successors support the same foundational policies of occupati
UAE Says Drone Strike Fires Generator at Barakah Plant
A drone strike on Sunday set fire to a generator at the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, prompting the Emirate to label the act a violation of international law and vow retaliation. The IAEA warned of gra
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