Ethiopian Troops Advance to Eritrean Border Town, Raising Fears of Regional Conflict

Ethiopian Troops Advance to Eritrean Border Town, Raising Fears of Regional Conflict

Ethiopian government forces have advanced into a town near the Eritrean border that was previously controlled by Tigrayan rebels, according to people in contact with residents. The development comes as diplomats intensify efforts to prevent renewed conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Ethiopian government troops have advanced into a town near the border with Eritrea, raising […]

Jordan’s King Abdullah II Visits Australia for First Time in a Decade

Jordan’s King Abdullah II has arrived in Australia for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, with defence, regional security, trade and humanitarian cooperation expected to feature prominently in discussions. The visit marks the monarch’s first trip to Australia in a decade and provides an opportunity for both countries to deepen diplomatic engagement […]

Japan Lodges Strong Protest After North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea of Japan

Japan has lodged a strong protest against North Korea after Pyongyang fired at least two ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan. Japanese officials said the missiles were estimated to have fallen near North Korea’s east coast, with no immediate reports of damage or missiles entering Japan’s territory or exclusive economic zone. Japan has lodged […]

Taiwan Monitors Chinese Live-Fire Military Drills Along Coast

Taiwan Monitors Chinese Live-Fire Military Drills Along Coast

Taiwan says its military is closely monitoring a series of Chinese live fire drills scheduled along China’s coastline this week, amid continuing tensions between Beijing and Taipei. Taiwan’s Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Monday that the island’s military is closely monitoring a series of Chinese live fire drills taking place along China’s coast this […]

Lufthansa, Indian Airlines Suspend Riyadh Flights After Houthi Attack

Lufthansa Group and several Indian airlines have suspended flights to and from Riyadh following renewed Houthi attacks and threats against Saudi Arabia, deepening disruption at one of the region’s major aviation hubs. Lufthansa Group said its airlines would suspend Riyadh services through October 16, citing the latest developments in the Middle East. IndiGo suspended flights […]

SADC Hails Landmark AU-Regional MoU to Strengthen Africa’s Peace and Security

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has welcomed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the African Union (AU), Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and regional mechanisms aimed at strengthening Africa’s collective peace and security architecture. The agreement was signed during the 5th African Union Inter-Regional Economic Communities Knowledge Exchange Policy Session held in El-Alamein, Egypt, […]

Trump Meets Arab And Middle Eastern Leaders On Un Sidelines 

Trump Meets Arab And Middle Eastern Leaders On Un Sidelines 

U.S. PRESIDENT BRIEFS REGIONAL LEADERS ON IRAN TALKS AS WASHINGTON SEEKS A PATH TOWARD DE-ESCALATION U.S. President Donald Trump has hosted a multilateral meeting with senior Arab and Middle Eastern leaders on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, as Washington pursues diplomatic options to address the conflict with Iran. […]

China Urges Iran and US to Show Restraint, Revive Diplomatic Talks

China has called on Iran and the United States to exercise restraint and return to negotiations, as tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns over a wider regional escalation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the country’s top diplomat, made the appeal during talks in Beijing with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on […]

China Defence Chief Warns Against ‘Historical Revisionism’ Amid Regional Tensions

China Defence Chief Warns Against ‘Historical Revisionism’ Amid Regional Tensions

DONG JUN CALLS FOR AN END TO PROVOCATIVE ACTS AND URGES COUNTRIES TO PREVENT LOCAL DISPUTES FROM ESCALATING Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has called on countries to remain vigilant against what he described as a resurgence of “hegemony, militarism and historical revisionism,” while urging nations to curb provocative actions that could worsen regional instability. […]

Albanese Rejects Chinese Pressure Over Taiwan at Pacific Summit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected China’s objections to Taiwan’s participation in the Pacific Islands Forum, saying decisions about the regional gathering should be made by Pacific nations rather than outside powers. The dispute has added geopolitical tension to the summit in Palau, where leaders are also confronting concerns about China’s growing influence across […]