News & Insights Across Asia
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for stronger UN Security Council leadership, stating that unilateral military actions without UN authorization are unacceptable.
The US Space Force has tapped SpaceX for a $2.29 billion contract to build a secure, LEO satellite network to enhance global military communications and missile defense.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that the erosion of international law and Security Council divisions are fueling global instability and the proliferation of conflicts.
The US has launched defensive strikes in southern Iran as high-level diplomatic talks in Doha seek a resolution to the three-month conflict and the release of frozen assets.
President Donald Trump states the US will not rush a deal with Iran, while President Masoud Pezeshkian expresses Iran’s readiness to reassure the world on nuclear weapons.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone assault on Kyiv on May 23, 2026, using the Oreshnik ballistic missile, resulting in multiple deaths and significant infrastructure damage.
US President Donald Trump announces a ‘largely negotiated’ peace deal with Iran, though President Pezeshkian maintains a cautious stance to protect national interests.
President Donald Trump announces a peace deal with Iran is largely negotiated, while Tehran emphasizes national interests and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran negotiations intensify as President Trump considers fresh strikes if a peace deal, potentially the “Islamabad Declaration,” isn’t reached.
US and Iran remain locked in a diplomatic standoff over the control of enriched uranium, with Pakistan stepping in to mediate the high-stakes negotiations.
Tensions rise between Washington and Tehran as disputes over enriched uranium persist, while Pakistan continues efforts to mediate a peace agreement.
A joint Nigeria-US military operation has killed 175 Islamic State fighters, including the group’s global second-in-command, dealing a major blow to extremist networks in West Africa.
Vice President JD Vance reports significant progress in US-Iran talks, though new sanctions and the seizure of an oil tanker signal continued volatility.
US Vice President JD Vance clarifies that the deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland is delayed, not canceled, as the US urges European allies to shoulder more defense burdens.
The US has postponed a planned attack on Iran following positive diplomatic developments, impacting global oil markets and signaling a potential shift in regional tensions.
China’s Ministry of National Defense expresses willingness to promote a stable, positive military-to-military relationship with the US to safeguard global peace.
US President Donald Trump warns Iran that “the clock is ticking” for a peace deal as the White House considers military options.
Ukraine has launched one of the largest drone attacks on Moscow, targeting oil refineries and defense facilities in a retaliatory strike.
The UN Security Council has strongly condemned coordinated attacks in Mali by Al-Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists following the loss of strategic northern towns.
The UN Security Council condemns coordinated attacks in Mali by Al-Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists, as the nation faces a deepening security crisis.
