Malaysia's Defence Minister Khaled Nordin urged major powers, including the US and China, to uphold global stability and international law consistently, not selectively, at a conference in Kuala Lumpur. US PACOM officials also pledged to maintain a regional presence to deter aggression.
Nine NATO allies, including Canada, Turkey, and Ukraine, have launched the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) to finance military build-ups. Despite securing backing from major banks, the absence of G7 heavyweights like the UK, Germany, and France raises questions about its ultimate financial capacity.
Philippine President Marcos is set to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan from June 17-18, marking his first visit to Russia since taking office. The trip will be closely monitored by Washington and Beijing for potential outcomes on energy, sanctions-sensitive sectors, and broader strategic cooperation with Moscow.
Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov stated that Russia and China offer an exemplary model of cooperation between two major neighboring powers, highlighting the comprehensive nature of their ties which serve national interests and promote a multipolar world order.
China's nuclear warhead stockpile grew to 620 by January 2026, up from 600, with potential increases in operational deployment, according to SIPRI, amidst concerns over disarmament commitments.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, presenting a united front against perceived threats to global supply chains, US-Israeli actions in the Middle East, and foreign interference in Latin America. They also expressed concerns over Japan's rearmament and sanctions against North Korea.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday, warning against "jungle law" in global affairs and emphasizing strategic coordination. The leaders renewed their friendship treaty, with Putin describing bilateral ties as "unprecedented."
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, warning against "jungle law" in global affairs and stressing strategic coordination. The leaders renewed their friendship treaty, with Putin describing ties as "unprecedented."
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, warning against "jungle law" in global affairs and stressing strategic coordination. The leaders renewed their friendship treaty, with Putin describing ties as "unprecedented" and a "stabilizing factor" internationally.
Donald Trump's summit with Xi Jinping in China yielded pageantry and promises of stability but little concrete progress on key issues like Iran, Taiwan, and trade, despite claims of 'fantastic trade deals'.
India and New Zealand have finalized a free-trade agreement after 15 years of negotiations, with the deal accelerated by supply chain disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure and US tariffs. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay signed the pact on Monday, as India awaits a delayed preliminary trade deal with Washington.
