Chinese President Xi Jinping- US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

China and US Engage in Strategic Communication to Ease Tensions

In a critical diplomatic effort, China and the United States, the world's two largest economies, recently engaged in a series of high-level strategic communications aimed at managing and stabilizing their often contentious bilateral relations. The latest round of talks marks...
south china sea

US Military Asserts Robust Defense Capabilities in South China Sea, Promises Swift Action

The ongoing tension in the South China Sea has once again highlighted the complex dynamics between the United States, its treaty ally the Philippines, and an increasingly assertive China. The US Indo-Pacific Command, led by Adm. Samuel Paparo, has made...
US Dollars

US Federal Reserve’s Rate Cuts: A New Wave of Turmoil in Asia?

The US Federal Reserve has a mixed legacy in Asia, one characterized by periods of financial turmoil linked to its monetary policy decisions. With a history that stretches back to the mid-1990s, the actions of the US central bank have...
Pacific Islands Forum-Leaders

Pacific Island Leaders Back Controversial Regional Policing Plan Amid China’s Growing Influence

In a significant development at the recent Pacific Islands Forum held in Tonga, Australia announced that Pacific Island leaders have endorsed a contentious regional policing plan aimed at addressing security concerns across the region. This endorsement marks a pivotal moment...
Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran’s Supreme Leader Hints at Possible Talks with U.S. Amid Rising Nuclear Tensions

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made a significant announcement on Tuesday, suggesting that Iran might engage in renewed negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. This statement comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and the...
Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Russia Warns West on Ukraine’s Strikes and Risks of Escalation: “Playing with Fire”

In a stark warning on Tuesday, Russia cautioned the West that allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory with Western-supplied missiles was akin to "playing with fire." The remarks came in the wake of a significant Ukrainian assault on...
AUKUS Submarines

AUKUS: Australia’s $368 Billion Gamble on Nuclear Submarines –A Catastrophe in Making?

The announcement of the AUKUS pact in September 2021 marked a significant shift in Australia’s strategic alignment. The decision to acquire eight nuclear-powered submarines, built locally in partnership with the United States and the United Kingdom, was touted as a...
Bangladesh Protest

China Accuses US of Instigating “Color Revolution” in Bangladesh Amid Rising Tensions

Tensions between the United States and China have flared once again, this time over allegations that the US government has been involved in fomenting a “color revolution” in Bangladesh. Chinese commentators and government officials have made these accusations, claiming that...
China–Iran

Bab al-Mandab: Iran-Backed Houthis and China’s Dilemma

In recent months, the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial maritime chokepoint at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, has witnessed escalating attacks on ships by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. These assaults have caused significant disruptions in global trade, threatening...
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