Tag: #Geopolitics
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ISRAEL LAUNCHES ‘PREEMPTIVE’ STRIKE ON IRAN AS EXPLOSIONS ROCK TEHRAN
Tensions in the Middle East spiked sharply Saturday night after Israel announced it had carried out a preemptive strike against Iran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the operation targeted Iran, as explosions were reported in Tehran, with thick smoke seen rising over parts of the capital. Sirens wailed across Israel shortly after, and authorities…
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PAKISTAN CLAIMS 133 TALIBAN KILLED AS BORDER FIGHTING ESCALATES
Fresh cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have left dozens dead, with both sides trading heavy accusations and battlefield claims. Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office says 133 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed and more than 200 wounded in ongoing counter-strikes targeting positions inside Afghanistan. Government spokesman Mosharraf Zaidi said 27 Taliban posts were destroyed and nine…
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CHINA URGES CEASEFIRE AFTER PAKISTAN STRIKES AFGHAN CITIES
Beijing says it’s “deeply concerned” as cross-border tensions spiral between its two neighbours. China has called for urgent dialogue following fresh military escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan, after Pakistani forces carried out overnight strikes on targets inside Afghan cities, including Kabul. Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said Beijing was saddened by the casualties and warned…
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IRAN, U.S. FACE OFF IN HIGH-STAKES NUCLEAR TALKS IN GENEVA
With military tensions rising and deadlines looming, diplomacy returns to the table. Delegations from Iran and the United States are meeting in Geneva for a crucial new round of nuclear negotiations — their third indirect engagement this year, mediated once again by Oman. Iran’s team is led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while Washington is…
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KIM WARNS OF SOUTH KOREA’S ‘COMPLETE COLLAPSE’ AMID RISING TENSIONS
Pyongyang hardens its stance on Seoul but signals possible openness toward the U.S. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned he cannot rule out a “complete collapse” of South Korea if it carries out what he called “mischievous acts” threatening the North’s security. Speaking at the ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea,…
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TRUMP: DIPLOMACY FIRST, BUT U.S. WON’T ALLOW IRAN TO GO NUCLEAR
U.S. President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are ongoing, but warns Washington will never permit Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons. Speaking during his State of the Union address to Congress, President Donald Trump revealed that the United States is currently negotiating with Iran and prefers diplomacy to resolve rising tensions. Trump said Iran appears…
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HEAVY GUNFIRE ERUPTS ALONG PAKISTAN–AFGHANISTAN BORDER AS TENSIONS ESCALATE
Border tensions flare dramatically as Pakistani and Afghan forces exchange heavy fire, with both sides trading blame amid rising military confrontations. Intense clashes broke out Tuesday evening between Pakistani and Afghan forces at several points along their shared border, including Bazar Zakhakhel, Waragha, Maro Sar, and Shako. Security sources said both sides used heavy weapons,…
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TRUMP ON GREENLAND: “WE’LL WORK SOMETHING OUT”
Another Trump comment, another diplomatic ripple. U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington and its NATO allies will “work something out” over the growing dispute surrounding Greenland, a Danish territory he believes is crucial to American security interests. Speaking just hours before leaving for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump doubled down on his long-held…
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XI JINPING AND RUSSIAN PRIME MINISTER MISHUSTIN PLEDGE TO EXPAND MUTUAL INVESTMENT DESPITE GLOBAL TURBULENCE
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People to affirm a strong commitment to deepen China-Russia relations amid challenging global conditions. Xi highlighted that despite “turbulent” external environments, the two nations continue progressing towards higher-quality development, stressing the strategic importance of fostering this partnership. The leaders…
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MODI AND PUTIN PLEDGE TO STRENGTHEN INDIA-RUSSIA TIES AMID GLOBAL TENSIONS
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to deepen their “special and privileged” strategic partnership during a recent phone call. Modi invited Putin to the upcoming Russia-India summit, reinforcing cooperation despite global tensions, including the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Modi emphasized India’s call for a peaceful resolution while navigating a delicate balance…
