Xi Jinping Hosts Putin in Beijing for Strategic Summit
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin in Beijing for a high-stakes summit, reinforcing their 'no-limits' partnership as both face escalating tensions with the West.
Category : Diplomacy
Australia foils Russian spy base plot, expels diplomats
Australia's intelligence agencies have disrupted a major suspected espionage operation, arresting two individuals and blocking Russia from building a new spy base near its Sydney consulate.
Kim Jong Un Inspects North Korean Missile Factory Expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has personally inspected a key weapons factory, signalling a major expansion of the country's missile production capabilities as military cooperation with Russia deepens and tensions with the US and South Korea escalate.
Man arrested after car rams Russian consulate gates in Sydney
A dramatic security breach at the Russian consulate in Sydney ends with an arrest after a driver rams the front gates. Police are investigating the motive behind the shocking incident.
Israel brands Greta Thunberg a 'terrorist supporter'
The Israeli government has launched a scathing attack on climate activist Greta Thunberg, accusing her of supporting 'Hamas terrorism' after she posted about Palestine on social media. The extraordinary row escalates tensions between the environmental ico
Zelensky Announces Date for Critical Ukraine Peace Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces a pivotal global peace summit for mid-June, urging world leaders to unite against Russian aggression and restore security.
Putin & Kim join Xi in Beijing, forging 'Axis of Upheaval'
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un stand united with Xi Jinping at China's massive Victory Day parade, signalling a formidable new challenge to the Western-led world order and raising global security concerns.
Car Rams Russian Consulate Gates in Sydney - CCTV Footage
Exclusive footage reveals the moment a silver SUV deliberately crashes into the gates of the Russian Consulate in Sydney, sparking a major police investigation into a suspected targeted attack.
US halts new Palestine passport visa approvals
The Biden administration suspends visa approvals for Palestinian Authority passport holders, citing security concerns. The move marks a significant tightening of US immigration policy and has drawn immediate criticism from rights groups.
Putin and Xi's United Front Sends Chill Through the West
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping present a formidable united front at the SCO summit, with India's Modi on the sidelines, in a display of power that will send a chill through the West.
Trump's Shadow Diplomacy: India Embraces Pariah States
An in-depth analysis of how Donald Trump's foreign policy is reshaping global alliances, pushing India towards diplomatic engagements with pariah states like Russia and Iran, and challenging the West's influence.
German Opposition Leader Backs Ukrainian Strikes on Russia
In a significant shift, German opposition chief Friedrich Merz urges Chancellor Olaf Scholz to permit Ukraine to use German-supplied weapons on Russian soil, aligning with a growing NATO consensus.
Putin's Lavish Red Carpet Welcome for Trump in China
Vladimir Putin's grand reception of Donald Trump in China raises eyebrows as the former US President engages in high-stakes talks, drawing criticism from Western allies.
Israel's Targeted Killing of Gaza Journalists Exposed
A damning investigation reveals the deliberate targeting of journalists in Gaza, a calculated strategy by Israeli forces to conceal the true human cost of the conflict from the world.
Houthis raid UN aid offices in Sana'a, seize property
In a major escalation, Houthi rebels have forcibly raided the offices of key UN agencies in Sana'a, including the World Food Programme and UNICEF, seizing property and ejecting staff. The UN condemns the acts as a severe violation of international law.
UK to recognise Palestinian state, Lammy to tell MPs
Foreign Secretary David Lammy declares the UK will push forward with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, urging European allies to join a coordinated diplomatic effort for a two-state solution.
Assad Accused of Sectarian Crackdown with Mosque Closures
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad faces mounting criticism for the forced closure of key Sunni mosques in Damascus, a move decried as a blatant attempt to suppress religious freedom and inflame sectarian divisions.
Putin, Modi, Erdogan, Xi Forge New Alliance in Beijing
In a seismic shift for global diplomacy, the leaders of Russia, India, Turkey, and China convened in Beijing for high-stakes talks, signalling a powerful challenge to Western hegemony and reshaping the world order.
Macron offers Bayeux Tapestry loan to Starmer's Britain
French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed lending the historic Bayeux Tapestry to the UK, marking a significant diplomatic overture to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's new government. This rare gesture could symbolise renewed Anglo-French relations.
Netanyahu Vows 'Painful Blows' as Rafah Assault Looms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares imminent 'painful blows' to Hamas as the IDF prepares for a contentious ground operation in Rafah, amid stalled ceasefire talks and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Gaza City Under Heavy Israeli Assault: Dozens Killed
Intense Israeli military operations continue in Gaza City, resulting in significant casualties and widespread destruction. Civil defence teams struggle to reach the wounded amidst ongoing bombardment.
Gaza Hostages: Heartbreaking Proof-of-Life Videos Emerge
Disturbing new videos emerge from Gaza as families of Israeli hostages receive first signs of life amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts.
UN Condemns 'Man-Made Famine' in Gaza Crisis
The UN Security Council issues a stark warning over the entirely preventable famine in Gaza, accusing Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war in a devastating humanitarian crisis.
Iran triggers nuclear deal 'snapback' to reimpose sanctions
Iran has initiated the controversial 'snapback' mechanism in the 2015 nuclear deal, a move that could see all UN sanctions on the country reinstated and further escalate tensions with the US and Israel.
Israel Declares Gaza a Closed Combat Zone
The Israeli military has officially designated the Gaza Strip a closed combat zone, amid escalating ground operations and a deepening humanitarian crisis. All the latest developments.
India and Pakistan Punjab Chiefs Hold Landmark Meeting
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Chief Ministers of Indian and Pakistani Punjab held a rare meeting, signalling a potential thaw in relations and discussing cross-border trade and peace.
Zelensky Warns of Intensified Russian Offensive as Putin Eyes China
Exclusive: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a grave assessment of the war's trajectory, warning of intensified Russian attacks and potential global ramifications as Putin seeks deeper alliance with China and US election uncertainty grows.
Leak: Trump's Plan to Pressure Ukraine on Ceding Land
Explosive leaked documents detail a purported plan by Donald Trump to strongarm Ukraine into surrendering Crimea and the Donbas to Russia, bypassing US policy and alarming allies.
Trump Praises China's Xi as "Brilliant" Leader
Former US President Donald Trump lauds China's Xi Jinping as a 'brilliant' leader while criticising President Biden's handling of US-China relations, raising eyebrows in diplomatic circles.
Trump Compares Zelensky to Putin in Controversial Remarks
Former US President Donald Trump faces backlash after equating Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky with Russian President Vladimir Putin and making controversial remarks about the war in Ukraine during a podcast interview.
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