The US is withdrawing the presence of people who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East due to the potential for regional unrest, the US State Department and military said on Wednesday as tensions with neighboring Iran rose amid deteriorating nuclear talks.
Canadian political analyst Josh Udall says Prime Minister Modi's G7 visit offers a chance to reset India-Canada ties. He highlights trade opportunities under PM Carney, but warns that progress on Khalistan-related concerns will only come if linked to economic incentives. Trust-building may b
California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned President Trump's military deployment in Los Angeles as abuse of power. Protests intensified across US cities, with arrests and clashes reported. Trump defended the move, while California sought legal action to limit troop use. Disinformation online
Three Taiwanese NGOs held a tabletop drill simulating a Chinese military incursion near Taiwan in 2030. Former officials from the US and Japan joined. Taiwan responded without firing, while the US pledged support. The exercise highlighted rising tensions and China's grey-zone tactics.
ICE raids in Los Angeles sparked protests, with city officials saying they weren't warned in advance. DHS disputes this, claiming LAPD was notified. The confusion delayed police response and fueled tensions, highlighting the conflict between federal immigration actions and California's sanct
A Chinese aircraft carrier group entered Japan's exclusive economic zone for the first time near Minamitori Island, conducting drills before exiting. Japan monitored the activity and raised concerns, citing increased Chinese military operations in disputed areas, according to the Taipei Time
India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar told POLITICO that terrorism remains the root cause of India-Pakistan tensions and warned of strong retaliation if provoked again. He asserted India's airstrikes had disabled key Pakistani airfields and said India is ready to strike deep inside Pakis
President Trump's border czar Tom Homan defended sending Marines to Los Angeles amid immigration protests, saying it was to protect property and officers. He told CNN the military won't enforce immigration law but will ensure safety as tensions and violence rise during nightly demonstrations
US President Donald Trump threatened to have California Governor Gavin Newsom arrested for allegedly obstructing federal law enforcement, prompting Newsom to accuse Trump of acting like a dictator. Tensions escalated as Trump deployed Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari blamed the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan for rising terrorism and advanced weapons in Pakistan. He called for global cooperation, while critics accused Pakistan of regional threats and double standards. Diplomatic ties with Kabul have improved, but key tensions r
US President Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to control immigration protests, overriding Governor Newsom's objections. Experts called this move rare and risky, warning it may escalate tensions and violence amid ongoing demonstrations against federal immigration r
A Chinese ship ran aground near Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea due to bad weather. Filipino troops responded but the ship was later freed. Tensions remain high as such incidents happen amid ongoing maritime disputes between China and the Philippines.