European Central Bank Chief Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that it would be very dangerous for the global economy if US President Donald Trump took control of US monetary policy.
Xi, Putin Lambast the West at SCO Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply criticized the West at the opening of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, which Beijing seeks to use to push its position to the forefront of regional relations.
Xi, Modi Pledge to Resolve Border Disputes
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday vowed to resolve their border disputes and enhance cooperation, saying that "the border issue should not define the overall China-India relationship", ahead of a regional summit in Tianjin.
Putin: Shift of Global Economic Hub to Asia Opens New Opportunities
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the trend of the global economic center shifting toward the Asia-Pacific region provides countries with greater opportunities to build mutually beneficial ties, including within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS.
Russia Launches 629 Drones and Missiles into Ukraine
Russia fired 629 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight -- the second highest figure of the entire war -- Ukraine's air force said on Thursday, killing at least eight people in the capital Kyiv.
Israel Says Forces Operating in ‘All Combat Zones’ After Damascus Raid Reports
Israel’s defense minister said on Thursday that Israeli forces were operating in “all combat zones.” His remarks came after Syrian state media reported that Israeli ground troops had raided a site previously bombed outside Damascus.
Turkey Says Putin and Zelensky Could Meet in Istanbul
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin might meet with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul. The city has already hosted three rounds of direct talks between the two sides, according to the Russian news agency TASS.
Iran: Return of IAEA Inspectors Not Full Resumption of Cooperation
Iran said on Wednesday that the return of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors did not mark the full resumption of cooperation with the UN watchdog, adding a final framework was still under discussion.
Kremlin Opposes European Troops’ Presence in Ukraine
The Kremlin on Wednesday said it was against the presence of European troops in Ukraine, saying Russia's desire to prevent NATO countries having a military presence in Ukraine was one of the initial reasons behind the conflict it launched in February 2022.
Trump to Discuss Post-War Gaza Plan Today
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said that President Donald Trump will chair a "large meeting" at the White House on Wednesday to discuss a post-war plan for Gaza. When asked if there was a post-war plan for Gaza, he said, "Yes, we've got a large meeting in the White House tomorrow chaired by the President."