Japan says it seized Chinese vessel amid tensions with Beijing
The fishing boat tried to flee when ordered to stop for an inspection inside Japan’s territorial waters, authorities say.
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South Africa deepens China ties as US trade tensions escalate
South Africa said on Friday that trade minister Parks Tau has signed a framework economic partnership agreement on a visit to China, which it described as a step towards securing duty-free access to the Chinese market for South African exports. Africa’s biggest economy is seeking to boost exports amid a tariff row with the US,…
trade tensions, geopolitical risks in focus
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Nov. 20, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell on Wednesday, as concerns around the “sell America” trade ignited in the previous session were eased following new comments from President Donald Trump. The yield…
Russia gloats over Greenland tensions
Steve RosenbergRussia Editor Reuters Listen to Donald Trump and you would think Moscow and Beijing were lying in wait off the coast of Greenland, ready to pounce to boost their power in the Arctic. “There are Russian destroyers, there are Chinese destroyers and, bigger, there are Russian submarines all over the place,” President Trump said…
Trump speaks with Colombian president Petro amid rising tensions; Colombian official calls it “very positive”
President Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after months of tensions between the two leaders boiled over in recent days, with Mr. Trump calling Colombia a “sick man” and suggesting military action in the country “sounds good to me.” Mr. Trump said on Truth Social he “appreciated [Petro’s] call and…
LIVE: Venezuela’s Maduro to appear in court, Trump threatens more strikes | US-Venezuela Tensions News
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, UN Security Council to discuss the US action as Trump insists control of Venezuela. Published On 5 Jan 20265 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share
Africa: Security Council – New Faces, Old Tensions As Five Nations Take Their Seats
From deploying peacekeepers to conducting quiet – but at times heated – diplomacy, the UN Security Council sits at the heart of global decision-making on war and peace. As of January, five new countries will have a seat around the iconic horseshoe table. Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia and Liberia have…
U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions
Washington — The U.S. has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, officials said Wednesday, escalating tensions between the two countries. President Trump said he assumes the U.S. will keep the oil. Bloomberg first reported the oil tanker seizure. Mr. Trump announced the seizure during a roundtable meeting at the White House,…
LIVE: Donald Trump says Venezuela airspace now closed as tensions surge | Donald Trump News
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, No immediate response from Venezuela after President Trump’s makes the announcement on social media on Saturday. Published On 29 Nov 202529 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share
Venezuela’s Maduro posts driving video amid US tensions | Military
NewsFeed Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has posted video of himself driving through the streets of the country’s capital, in an apparent attempt to dismiss perceptions he’s living in fear of the US military build-up in the region and a $50 million US bounty for his arrest. Published On 28 Nov 202528 Nov 2025 Click here…