US and Nigerian Forces Neutralize Senior ISIS Leader in Joint Operation
US and Nigerian forces have neutralized Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the global second-in-command of ISIS, in a complex joint operation in the Lake Chad region.
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Russia and Ukraine Exchange 205 Prisoners in Recent POW Swap
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 205 prisoners of war each, following a US-brokered ceasefire and promises of larger prisoner swaps.
Middle East Conflict: Israel and Lebanon Extend Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Volatility
Israel and Lebanon extend their ceasefire by 45 days, yet strikes persist. Meanwhile, the US rejects Iran’s peace proposal as tensions rise.
Fragile Peace: Israel and Lebanon Extend Ceasefire Amid Regional Tensions
Israel and Lebanon extend their ceasefire by 45 days, though recent strikes and US rejection of an Iranian peace proposal highlight ongoing regional instability.
US and Nigerian Forces Eliminate ISIS Global Second-in-Command in Africa
US President Donald Trump announced that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s global second-in-command, was eliminated in a joint operation with Nigerian forces.
India Issues Chair Statement Following BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi
India releases a chair’s statement after the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, emphasizing diplomatic solutions amid differing views on Middle East tensions.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: UN Warns of Rising Violence in Haiti’s Capital
UN officials report a surge in armed violence in Port-au-Prince, forcing thousands from their homes and suspending critical healthcare operations in Cite Soleil.
Middle East Tensions Surge: Israeli Strikes in Lebanon and China’s Diplomatic Push
As Israeli strikes hit Lebanon despite a truce, China urges Pakistan to mediate between Iran and the US amid rising military costs and naval deployments in the Gulf.
Russia Bolsters Strategic Deterrence with Successful Sarmat ICBM Test
Russia successfully test-launched the latest Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, significantly enhancing its combat capabilities and strategic deterrence.
China Calls for Global Vigilance Against Pro-Nuclear Rhetoric at NPT Conference
China urges a renewed global commitment to nuclear disarmament and warns against pro-nuclear rhetoric from non-nuclear-weapon states at the 11th NPT Review Conference in New York.
China Firm on Opposition to US Arms Sales to Taiwan Region Ahead of High-Level Summit
China reiterates its clear opposition to US arms sales to the Taiwan region as President Xi Jinping prepares for a summit with US President Donald Trump.
US-Iran Diplomacy Hits Wall as Trump Rejects Tehran’s Peace Proposal
President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal, calling it “totally unacceptable,” as tensions remain high over sanctions and regional security.
Trump Rejects Iran’s Latest Peace Proposal as “Totally Unacceptable”
US President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s latest peace proposal, calling the terms “totally unacceptable” after demands for sanction relief and asset release.
China and US Dismantle Major Transnational Drug Trafficking Ring
A joint law enforcement operation between the Chinese mainland and the US has dismantled a transnational drug network, resulting in five arrests and significant drug seizures.
Iran Declares Military Readiness Amid Heightened US-Israeli Tensions
Iran’s top military commander warns of readiness for US-Israeli action as regional tensions peak near the Strait of Hormuz, while Egypt and Qatar call for diplomatic restraint.
AI: Global Security Risk or Tool for Peace? Insights from Beijing Xiangshan Forum
Defense officials and experts from over 40 countries gather at the 2026 Beijing Xiangshan Forum to debate whether AI is a troublemaker or a peacemaker in global security.
Middle East on Edge: US-Iran Standoff Intensifies Amid Fragile Truces
Tensions surge as the US disables Iranian tankers, President Trump awaits a peace proposal, and strikes continue between Israel and Hezbollah amid regional instability.
China Emerging as a ‘Global Security Dividend’ Amid Global Volatility
Pakistani analyst Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan describes China as a “global security dividend” through its leadership in green energy, finance, and infrastructure amid global volatility.
Russia and Ukraine Agree to Three-Day Ceasefire and Major Prisoner Exchange
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire from May 9-11 and a swap of 1,000 prisoners following a US-led initiative.
Global Security in Focus: 40+ Nations Convene at Beijing Xiangshan Navigator Meeting
Over 120 defense experts and officials from 40+ nations gather in Beijing to discuss global governance and security ahead of the 20th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.