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23
Apr

Asian Markets Reverse Early Gains as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Sentiment

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Asian equity markets reversed earlier gains on Thursday, turning lower as renewed geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices unsettled investor sentiment across the region. The shift came after a brief rally in early trading, as markets struggled to maintain momentum amid heightened uncertainty linked to Middle East developments and fragile diplomatic conditions. Markets turn lower […]

18
Mar

Killing of Larijani Complicates Iran’s Decision-Making, Narrows Strategic Options

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The killing of senior Iranian official Ali Larijani has deepened uncertainty within Iran’s leadership, complicating decision-making and narrowing the country’s strategic options at a critical moment in the ongoing regional conflict. Larijani, a prominent political figure and former secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran on March […]

09
Mar

Iran’s Choice Defies Trump, Signals Hardliners Firmly in Charge

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Iran’s clerical leadership has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader, a decision widely seen as a direct challenge to Donald Trump and a clear signal that hardliners remain firmly in control of the Islamic Republic. The appointment was confirmed by the Assembly of Experts, the powerful clerical body responsible for selecting Iran’s […]

Putin, Kim Jong Un to Attend Chinese Parade in Show of Defiance to the West
28
Aug

Putin, Kim Jong Un to Attend Chinese Parade in Show of Defiance to the West

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In a symbolic display of unity against increasing Western pressure, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are set to attend a major military parade in Beijing today, standing alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping. The event marks the first joint public appearance of the three authoritarian leaders and signals a tightening […]

Trump–Putin Alaska Summit Ends Without Ukraine Deal, But Leaders Call Talks 'Productive'
16
Aug

Trump–Putin Alaska Summit Ends Without Ukraine Deal, But Leaders Call Talks ‘Productive’

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A highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday concluded without any formal agreement to halt or resolve Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Still, both leaders characterized their nearly three-hour private meeting as “productive.” The summit, held in Anchorage, marked Trump’s latest attempt to broker a peace initiative […]

Putin Unveils Major Russian Naval Expansion: A Strategic Push into Global Waters
29
Jul

Putin Unveils Major Russian Naval Expansion: A Strategic Push into Global Waters

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a sweeping naval modernization strategy that will see the commissioning of over 50 new warships, including advanced submarines, guided missile destroyers, and logistical support vessels. The announcement came during a high-level security forum in St. Petersburg, marking one of the Kremlin’s most aggressive maritime expansions since the Cold War. […]

Gold Overtakes Euro
19
Jun

Gold Overtakes Euro

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In June 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) reported that gold surpassed the euro to become the second-largest global reserve asset by market value, trailing only the US dollar. Gold accounted for about 20% of global official reserves at the end of 2024, overtaking the euro’s 16%. This shift was driven by a 30% surge […]

China Warns G7 Against “Cold War Mentality,” Accuses Bloc of Global Division
16
Jun

China Warns G7 Against “Cold War Mentality,” Accuses Bloc of Global Division

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Beijing urges multilateralism ahead of summit, rejects criticism on trade and global influence. Beijing, June 16, 2025 — China has issued a sharp rebuke to the Group of Seven (G7) nations ahead of next week’s summit in Canada, warning the bloc against what it calls a “Cold War mentality” and accusing it of provoking global […]

Putin and Xi Strengthen Strategic Alliance as Tensions with the West Rise
09
May

Putin and Xi Strengthen Strategic Alliance as Tensions with the West Rise

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In a historic state visit to Moscow, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a landmark agreement to deepen bilateral ties in the face of mounting tensions with Western powers. The four-day visit coincided with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations and emphasized growing cooperation in trade, energy, and military sectors. Russian President Vladimir […]

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Pentagon
06
Feb

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Pentagon

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Pentagon on Thursday, marking a significant moment in the continued strengthening of U.S.-Israel defense relations. The visit comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with ongoing discussions around security cooperation and regional stability taking center stage. […]

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