- 17 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityUSA
N.Korea slams South’s new leader as ‘pro-U.S., confrontational’
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) - A major North Korean propaganda website denounced on Thursday South Korea's incoming president Yoon Suk-yeol, who has vowed to take a tougher line on…
Sweden says it received U.S. security assurances if it hands in NATO application
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Sweden has received assurances from the United States that it would receive support during the period a potential application to join NATO is processed by the 30 nations…
Saudis feel ‘let down’ by U.S. over Houthi security threats, says senior royal
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia feels "let down" by the United States in tackling security threats to the kingdom and wider region by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement, a senior member…
Taiwan considers alternatives after U.S. informs of howitzer delay
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Monday it was considering alternative weapons options after the United States informed it that the delivery of an artillery system would be…
Russia strikes U.S. weapons at airfield near Odesa, defence ministry says
(Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday it had struck at weapons supplied to Ukraine by the United States and European countries and destroyed a runway at a military…
U.S. sees no threat of Russia using nuclear weapons despite rhetoric- official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States does not believe that there is a threat of Russia using nuclear weapons despite a recent escalation in Moscow's rhetoric, a senior U.S. defence…
US President Joe Biden to meet PM Modi at Quad summit in Japan next month: White House
Washington, Apr 28 (PTI) US President Joe Biden will travel to South Korea and Japan next month and attend the Quad summit in Tokyo, during which he will also meet…
U.S. accuses Russia of planning to shut down Ukrainian democracy
VIENNA (Reuters) - The United States accused Russia on Thursday of planning to short-circuit Ukrainian democracy by forcing the government from power and dismantling local authorities. "We have information that…
IP protection: India among most challenging economies, says USTR
Washington, Apr 28 (PTI) India remains one of the most challenging major economies with respect to protection and enforcement of intellectual property, the office of the US Trade Representative said…
Biden to visit Asia next month to build united front on N.Korea, Russia
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) -Visiting Asia next month for the first time since becoming U.S. president in 2021, Joe Biden will hold talks with allies in Japan and South…
US Senator seeks clarity from Biden Admin on CAATSA sanctions waiver to India
Washington, Apr 26 (PTI) A powerful Democratic Senator on Tuesday sought clarity from the Biden Administration on CAATSA sanctions waiver to India on purchase of S-400 missile defence system from…
South Korea key for Europe to manage fallout from China-U.S. rivalry, report says
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) - Closer ties between the European Union and South Korea under President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol are imperative for managing China's rising power and the increasing rivalry…
