US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Washington warns China over rare earth exports as Trump administration mulls tariff hike

The United States signaled a tougher stance toward China on Sunday (Nov 2), warning that tariffs could be raised again if Beijing fails to honor its commitments on rare earth exports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is...
KSS-III Submarine

Trump Approves South Korean Nuclear Submarine Construction on U.S. Soil

In a move that marks a major shift in both U.S. defense cooperation and South Korea’s military ambitions, President Donald Trump announced on October 29 that the U.S. government has granted approval for South Korea to construct nuclear-powered submarines on...
Indonesia Successfully Tests Indigenous Autonomous Submarine Prototype in Surabaya

Indonesia Successfully Tests Indigenous Autonomous Submarine Prototype in Surabaya

Indonesia’s state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia successfully conducted a torpedo firing test of its autonomous submarine prototype, the KSOT (Kapal Selam Otomatis Tanpa Awak), on October 30 in Surabaya, East Java. The event marks a significant step in Indonesia’s efforts...
AUKUS Submarines

AUKUS: Australia Establishes New Nuclear Power Safety Regulator to Oversee Submarine Program

Australia has reached a key milestone in its ambitious plan to develop conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS partnership, with the official establishment of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR) — a new statutory agency tasked with...
Donald Trump -Vladimir Putin

Trump-Putin Meeting Collapse Reveals Moscow’s Manipulative Diplomacy and Strained U.S.-Ukraine Ties

The latest diplomatic drama surrounding  U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again underscored the delicate — and deeply strategic — nature of their relationship. The announcement of a planned meeting between Trump and Putin in...
Xi Jinping- Donald Trump

Trump and Xi’s First Meeting in Six Years Marks a Fragile Thaw in US-China Relations

China’s president, Xi Jinping, has met with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, for their first face-to-face talks in six years — a meeting that has injected a degree of optimism into one of the world’s most consequential and turbulent bilateral...
Australia: Nationals Abandon Net Zero Commitment, Leaving Liberals in Awkward Spot

Australia: Nationals Abandon Net Zero Commitment, Leaving Liberals in Awkward Spot

The federal Nationals have officially scrapped their commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, a move that has thrown the Coalition’s climate policy into fresh uncertainty and intensified pressure on the Liberal Party to clarify its own stance. After...
Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA)

Chinese Defence Exports Face Global Scrutiny Amid Rising Quality and Reliability Concerns

The reputation of Chinese military hardware and equipment has suffered a significant blow following a series of prominent export failures, with analysts warning that these setbacks could impede Beijing’s long-term defence ambitions. According to a report published on Saturday by...
India- China, Line of Actual Control (LAC)

India, China Hold Fresh Military Talks to Maintain Peace Along LAC

India and China held a fresh round of high-level military talks on October 25, focusing on maintaining peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh through established dialogue mechanisms. The Corps Commander-level talks took place...
Chabahar port

Chabahar port: US Grants India Six-Month Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port Project Amid Ongoing Trade Talks

The United States has granted India a six-month waiver from American sanctions for its continued involvement in the strategic Chabahar Port project in Iran, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday. The exemption underscores Washington’s recognition of the...
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