Geopolitics

News analysis

Japan-Russia ties hit new low amid Moscow’s geostrategic shift

A news report is seen on a smartphone running footage of Moscow’s detention of Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on allegations of espionage that Tokyo says is fabricated.

3 killed, 8 injured in attacks on Aramco oil field, Saudi airport

World needs ‘bridge builders’ to make the transition to new multipolar order: President Tharman

President Tharman said bridge builders will come from among nations of different sizes. During the state visit to Sweden, he met Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (right).

Putin’s American friends

Moves to withdraw support for Ukraine by US President Donald Trump (right) is helping Moscow’s aggression against its neighbour, says the writer.

North Korea says ‘new firepower units’ in place, loudspeakers to return

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, inspected the fortifications on the border with South Korea on Oct 20.

Britain sends Typhoon jets to shield Saudi skies from Houthi drones, missiles

Britain is also deploying an Atlas A400M transport aircraft to help Saudi Arabia shore up its defenses.

Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over ‘threat’

Philippine politicians, including at least two sitting senators, have called for Manila to expel Chinese ambassador Jing Quan.

UNDP chief sounds alarm on growing poverty after succession of crises

UN Development Programme administrator Alexander De Croo also said private capital needed to step in to help fight some of the worst consequences of climate change.

Former British PM Sunak says Trump is a ‘symptom’ of breakdown in global order

Former British PM Rishi Sunak also warned of the risks stemming from dependence on China for critical minerals and key ingredients used in medicines.

Iran offers to mediate between its Houthi allies and Saudi Arabia

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, during a telephone call on Oct 11.

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