News & Insights Across Asia
A senior Iranian official reveals a preliminary draft agreement with the US calling for a 60-day ceasefire across regional fronts, including Lebanon, amid ongoing strategic tensions.
A new study of 12,000 people across ten Latin American countries reveals China’s rising image in the region, while the U.S. faces its steepest decline in years.
Iran claims the US violated a ceasefire after strikes in Hormozgan province, while Washington maintains the actions were defensive. Diplomatic efforts continue via Pakistan.
A report by the SCSPI reveals that European nations and US allies increased their military activities in the Western Pacific throughout 2025.
China has criticized new maritime security and infrastructure plans launched by the Quad, cautioning against the creation of exclusive blocs that may undermine regional trust.
Russia asserts that resuming diplomatic ties with the EU depends on Brussels revising its anti-Russia policy and respecting Moscow’s core interests.
US Central Command reports defensive strikes on Iranian boats and missile sites in southern Iran to protect military personnel during an ongoing ceasefire.
A potential US-Iran agreement aims to end the regional war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring the flow of 20% of the world’s oil and gas.
President Trump advocates for a measured approach to an Iran deal as Tehran denies nuclear ambitions and a maritime blockade disrupts global energy flows.
US Ambassador Ken Howery rules out military force in Greenland, but reports of plans for indefinite troop presence spark local security concerns.
A proposed deal between the US and Iran could restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within 30 days, potentially stabilizing volatile global energy markets.
US-Iran negotiations remain deadlocked as Tehran rejects “excessive” demands, sparking oil price hikes and regional instability.
As the global power structure shifts, permanent members of the UN Security Council are increasing engagement with the Chinese mainland to navigate an era of uncertainty.
China and Russia unveil a new era of bilateral relations, pledging to collaborate on a more equitable world order following President Putin’s state visit to the Chinese mainland.
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei honors Iran’s “historic resistance” against the US and Israel while commemorating the second anniversary of President Ebrahim Raisi’s death.
Iran threatens to spread conflict beyond the Middle East after President Trump hints at restarting a military campaign amid stalled diplomatic talks.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces the strengthening of northern defenses as Ukraine prepares for five possible Russian offensive scenarios, including potential involvement of Belarus.
US Vice President JD Vance reports progress in talks with Iran, while President Trump warns of potential military strikes and the US ramps up economic sanctions.
China’s Ministry of National Defense opposes Philippine infrastructure construction on illegally occupied islands in the Nansha Islands, asserting indisputable sovereignty.
Fyodor Lukyanov discusses the stability of China-Russia relations, highlighting industrial complementarity and a shared vision for the global order in 2026.
