Territorial disputes

Russia demands Ukraine’s Donbas region ahead of Abu Dhabi talks

Talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US look set to be the first direct public negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv on a plan being pushed by US President Donald Trump to end the war.

Denmark says Greenland security talks must respect territorial integrity

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says NATO is fully aware of her country’s position concerning Greenland.

Europe will not be blackmailed, lining up ‘clear, united’ response, ministers say

FILE PHOTO: French Minister for Economy, Finance, and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty Roland Lescure attends a session before a vote on a draft budget bill for 2026 (PLF 2026) at the French Senate in Paris, France, December 15, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

Trump envoy dis-invited from Greenland dog sled race

A woman waves a Greenlandic flag as people attend a protest against US President Donald Trump's demand that the Arctic island be ceded to the United States.

Thai ruling party vows to resolve Cambodia row as election nears

Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said his party, Bhumjaithai, will maintain its stance to protect Thailand’s sovereignty.

Trump advisers meet with Denmark, Greenland envoys, Danish official says

The remote town of Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, in September 2025.

Fate of Yemen separatist leader deepens southern crisis as Saudi-UAE tensions linger

Billboards with images of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi in Aden, Yemen, on Dec 30.

China bans two Taiwan ministers for alleged ‘independence activities’, angering Taipei

Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory, which Taipei rejects.

Netflix withdraws Chinese drama in Vietnam over nine-dash line map

Underscoring Vietnam’s sensitivity over China’s claims, the order was made even though the map is only visible in a college lecture scene in the dramatic series.

Cambodia accuses Thailand of ‘annexing’ border village

This handout photograph taken and released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP) on January 2, 2026 shows a general view of damaged houses following clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers, in Chouk Chey village in Banteay Meanchey province. A decades-old border dispute between the Southeast Asian neighbours erupted into military clashes several times this year, with fighting in December killing dozens of people and displacing more than a million. (Photo by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP) / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO/Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP)"

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