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Description: South Korea’s newly elected President Lee Jae Myung had a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping where they discussed the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two countries in light of global geopolitical uncertainties and instability. The presidents apparently exchanged opinions on the current regional situation and pledged to jointly invest efforts in stabilizing the turbulent Indo – Pacific. Lee and Xi also touched on subjects such as closer economic cooperation and strengthening defensive ties, emphasizing the close cooperation between the US and South Korea. President Xi stated that a stable China – South Korea partnership would instiga
Description: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s support to a militant group called the Popular Forces which is led by Yasser Abu Shabab and has confirmed ties with ISIS. The group is mostly active in Rafah and aims at undermining Hamas and crippling its territorial claims in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu and Trump had a phone call on 10 Jun, where they mostly discussed Iran’s nuclear program but also reportedly Israel’s military offensive in Gaza and the West Bank. Israel also conducted naval strikes on Yemeni’s ports controlled by the Houthis on 09 Jun which further widened the specter of the war as the Houthis are Iranian proxy group supporting the in
Description: US President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of additional 2 thousand National Guard troops and deployed around 700 members of the Marine Corps in bases close to Los Angeles amid growing fears of the four – day protests escalating further. Trump also directly and publicly clashed with California’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, accusing him of allowing insurrectionists and lawless illegal aliens tear the city down over what the President labeled as a legitimate immigration policy. Newsom also accused the President of illegally deploying the National Guard on the streets of Los Angeles further incentivizing violence and provoking resentment from the protestor
Description: Chinese Premier He Lifeng and the Chinese trade delegation met with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at an undisclosed location in London as the second round of trade negotiations commenced. The representatives are meeting following an hourlong conversation between their leaders last week and are looking to surpass the bilateral trade obstacles and ease tariffs which have had an impact on the global economy. China and the US recently blamed each other of violating the predetermined trade conditions agreed upon in their first meeting in Geneva on 12 May which subsequently led to the US
Description: Kremlin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, announced that Russia would continue to expand its footprint in the Sub-Saharan Sahel region through extended cooperation with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, within several sectors such as economy, security and defense. Separate sources originating from Telegram channels supported by the Wagner Group, which recently vacated its operational presence in Mali, verified the information with geolocated satellite images of Russian cargo ships unloading military equipment and hardware. The Wagner Group would be replaced by the Africa Corps forces, which are also sponsored by the Russian military intelligence service, the GRU, and w
Description: Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy on Telegram announced that air defenses in Kyiv and Odessa downed more than 270 drones and 19 Russian missiles in what was labeled as the largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. Russia reportedly launched more than 500 drones and 40 long – range missiles as fires and large-scale buildings were damaged in several Kyiv suburbs. Both countries agreed on the last round of Istanbul peace talks towards the prisoner exchange which was taking place as the countries also exchanged missiles. The war enters its fourth year as Russia continues to prepare for the announced summer offensive in an alleged attempt to
Description: IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, on IAEA's quarterly Board Meeting urged both Iran and the US to resort towards diplomatically responsible solution which would benefit global stability. Recent developments surrounding Iran’s disputed nuclear program surged trilateral tensions between Iran, Israel and the US. Iranian secret service reportedly conducted a covert operation and retrieved classified information regarding Israel’s undeclared nuclear program and advanced defense systems. The regime also refused the latest US proposal and announced that they would submit their own, more balanced version, which would satisfy the demands on either side. IAEA is before
Description: Around 50 thousand protesters gathered in the Spanish capital as opposition leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo representing the People’s Party accused leading Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of undermining the democracy, being involved in corruption and having ties with the Spanish mafia. Sanchez and his close associates from the Socialist PSOE party have been investigated over tax fraud charges and controversial donations linked to key lawmakers within the party. Feijoo is yet to submit request for snap elections before the Spanish parliament having to secure majority support mostly from the far – right Vox party. Prime Minister Sanchez has refused the allegations labeli
Description: Rwanda has announced the country’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) following a contested vote which saw the country getting banned from presiding over the regional bloc. The bloc is comprised of 9 eastern African countries and was set up in 1983 in Libreville, Gabon as an organization which would facilitate closer economic cooperation and development of joint investment initiatives. Rwanda was set to inherit the bloc’s presidency from Equatorial Guinea, but DRC and Burundi contested the procedure citing concerns and submitting evidence that Rwanda sponsored and supported the M23 rebels in the DRC. Rwanda’s withdrawal arri
Description: The Iranian intelligence Minister, Esmail Khatib, announced on the Iranian national television IRIB, that classified Israeli documents, concerning their undisclosed nuclear capabilities and Israel’s defense systems have been obtained by the Iranian secret service. Khatib also stated that the transfer of the information was delicate and was a part of a broader Iranian covert operation to obtain information regarding Israel’s nuclear capabilities and details on Israel’s defense systems such as the Iron Dome. Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, stated that the announcement might be legitimate but no high – level classified breaches were identified on Israel’s s