Category: Global
Coverage of geopolitics, international relations, and current affairs from a global perspective, including international organisations, cross-border cooperation, climate summits, and worldwide security trends.
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday (Sep. 28) that while negotiations on strategic nuclear weapons must begin between Russia and the United States, the arsenals of Britain and France should eventually be included. – Nuclear arms talks Key points:• Peskov told TASS that initial talks should focus on renewing limits under the New START…
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has urged UN Member States and the UN Secretariat to “strictly adhere to all of the principles of the UN Charter, without exception, without double standard.” – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addresses UN Speaking at the General Assembly, Lavrov criticised what he described as repeated violations by Western powers,…
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Iraq has restarted crude oil exports from the Kurdistan region to Türkiye, ending a two-and-a-half-year suspension caused by legal and technical disputes. – Iraq resumes Kurdistan oil exports to Türkiye According to the Iraqi oil ministry, flows through the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline resumed smoothly on Saturday at 6am local time. The deal was reached between Baghdad,…
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Afghan authorities have rejected US President Donald Trump’s call to hand over control of Bagram airbase, once Washington’s largest military hub in Afghanistan. Officials said that national independence and territorial integrity remain “of the utmost importance,” urging the US to respect past agreements. – Afghan authorities reject Trump’s push to reclaim Bagram airbase • Bagram…
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has instructed senior officials to reinforce the country’s nuclear capabilities, describing them as the “shield and sword” of national defence. At a meeting with nuclear scientists and technicians, including Hong Sung-mu, a senior figure in Pyongyang’s nuclear programme, Kim emphasised that expanding nuclear material and weapons production remains a…
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Russia and Iran have signed a $25 billion agreement for the construction of four nuclear power plants in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran. The deal, concluded in Moscow on 26 September between Iran Hormoz Company (on behalf of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran) and Rosatom Project Company, will add around 5,020 MW of capacity. –…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, rejecting international calls for the recognition of a Palestinian state. – Netanyahu addresses UN • Netanyahu described recognition efforts as “sheer madness” and “disgraceful”. • His remarks prompted dozens of delegates to leave the hall in protest, while others applauded. •…
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Russia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could assist airborne operations against Taiwan, according to a Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) analysis of leaked Russian documents. – Russia helping China prepare for Taiwan invasion RUSI’s review — based on about 800 pages reportedly released by the Black Moon hacktivist group — cites…
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Türkiye and Egypt have launched their first joint naval exercise since 2011, signalling closer cooperation after years of strained ties. The five-day drill, Bahr El Sadaka (“Friendship Sea”), runs from 22–26 September in the Eastern Mediterranean. According to the Turkish Defence Ministry, Türkiye deployed frigates, submarines, fast attack craft, and F-16s, while Egypt also committed…
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Turkiye and Egypt have launched their first joint naval exercise since 2011, signalling closer cooperation after years of strained ties. The five-day drill, Bahr El Sadaka (“Friendship Sea”), runs from 22–26 September in the Eastern Mediterranean. According to the Turkish Defence Ministry, Türkiye deployed frigates, submarines, fast attack craft, and F-16s, while Egypt also committed…
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