Category: Global
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte addressed the 2025 NATO-Industry Forum in Bucharest, Romania, warning that global security threats are “real and lasting”. He cited Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine as the most visible danger, stressing that Moscow’s destabilising influence will persist beyond the conflict. Rutte noted that Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran are deepening…
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed the alliance’s unity and deterrence strength during a joint press conference with Romanian President Nicușor Dan in Bucharest, saying NATO’s collective defence makes it “absolutely unbeatable.” Rutte emphasised that if Romania were attacked, “31 other nations would come to its rescue,” underscoring that this principle of solidarity is what…
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North Korea has reportedly sent about 5,000 construction troops to Russia since September to support “infrastructure reconstruction,” according to South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun, citing a briefing by Seoul’s National Intelligence Service. • Around 10,000 North Korean troops are estimated to be deployed near the Russia–Ukraine border. • At least 600 North Korean soldiers are…
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Beijing has accused the Netherlands of causing “chaos” in the global semiconductor supply chain following the Dutch government’s seizure of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker, in late September. The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs took control of Nexperia — owned by China’s Wingtech Technology — citing national security concerns. China temporarily halted chip exports from Nexperia’s…
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Labour migration to advanced economies dropped sharply in 2024, according to new data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report found that permanent work-related migration to OECD states declined by 21% to 934,000, ending a post-pandemic rise. The fall preceded Donald Trump’s return to the White House, which has since further…
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President Donald Trump told Norah O’Donnell on 60 Minutes that the US–China trade confrontation brought “temporary” pain but yielded leverage, citing Beijing’s halt on US soybeans and control of rare earths. He said Washington countered with tariffs and pressure on aircraft parts, culminating in a one-year trade deal. Trump framed China as a strategic competitor…
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Modern China presents high-tech cities with towering skyscrapers, bright lights and efficient mass transit. Yet for years the world’s second-largest economy has classified itself as a developing country in the World Trade Organization (WTO). This contradiction has driven debate among member states and stalled trade reform. In a landmark announcement in September 2025, Chinese Premier…
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Nigeria said it would welcome U.S. assistance in fighting Islamist insurgents if its territorial integrity is respected, following threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to take “fast” military action over alleged persecution of Christians. • Daniel Bwala, adviser to President Bola Tinubu, said cooperation is possible if rooted in mutual respect, despite Trump calling Nigeria…
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The Philippines and Canada signed a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) on Sunday, allowing their armed forces to train on each other’s soil — the first such Canadian defence accord in the Indo-Pacific. The deal strengthens both nations’ military cooperation amid growing regional tensions and complements Manila’s existing alliances with the United States, Australia,…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of possible “fast” military action in Nigeria, accusing the government of failing to stop the killing of Christians. He announced the suspension of all U.S. aid and said forces would go in “guns-a-blazing” if necessary. • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is “preparing for action”. • Nigeria…
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