JAMES ROBERTO
Japan, US hold navy drills off Koreas amid nuke test worry
U.S. and Japanese warships, led by USS Abraham Lincoln, perform first joint naval exercise in five years near Korean Peninsula, demonstrating military alliance and preparedness against potential North Korean provocations.
Poland-Ukraine ties seen as a target of Russian disinformation
A provocative vandalism incident in Krakow reveals Russia's alleged attempt to sow discord between Poland and Ukraine. By deliberately painting Ukrainian flag colors incorrectly and using mixed-language messaging, unknown actors sought to trigger ethnic tensions, highlighting ongoing Russian disinformation strategies near Ukraine's border.
The US doubts the new Russian war chief can end Moscow’s...
Russia appoints experienced General Alexander Dvornikov to centralize Ukraine war command, but US officials skeptical of strategic impact after costly initial campaign and civilian casualties.
UN assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body
The United Nations General Assembly voted to suspend Russia from its top human rights council, citing alleged atrocities committed by Russian soldiers in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield called it a "historic moment" of accountability.
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
The United Nations will vote on suspending Russia from the Human Rights Council following discovery of civilian bodies in Bucha, near Kyiv. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield called for Russia's removal, citing evidence of potential war crimes after troops withdrew from towns surrounding the Ukrainian capital.
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
Asia is investing over US$350 billion in gas projects to reduce coal dependency, but experts warn this could potentially slow renewable energy adoption and lock in fossil fuel use for decades.
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
The United States plans to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council, citing potential war crimes in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield highlighted reports of civilian violence in Bucha as justification for holding Russia accountable.
Ukraine accuses Russia of the massacre, a city strewn with bodies.
In the aftermath of Russian troop withdrawal, Ukrainian authorities discovered hundreds of civilian bodies in Bucha, showing signs of torture and execution. European leaders condemned the atrocities, with some calling for increased sanctions against Moscow and potential energy import restrictions.
Ukrainian forces retake areas near Kyiv amid fear of traps.
Ukrainian troops carefully move through liberated areas north of Kyiv, using cables to remove civilian bodies from streets due to potential Russian booby traps. President Zelenskyy warns of dangerous abandoned equipment and possible mine threats.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan protests to the U.S. about alleged...
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan claims US interference in national affairs, delivers official diplomatic protest to US embassy following tensions over potential no-confidence vote and international political dynamics.