Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready to launch counteroffensive
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine is ready to launch its long-awaited counteroffensive to recapture Russian-occupied territory, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in…
Russia warns United States: don’t brandish ultimatums on arms control
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia warned the United States on Saturday it should stop brandishing ultimatums over the collapse…
Indonesia proposes demilitarised zone, UN referendum for Ukraine peace plan
By Kanupriya Kapoor SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Indonesia’s defence minister on Saturday proposed a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine,…
U.S., China trade blame as hopes for military dialogue fade
By Chen Lin and Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rebuked China on Saturday for refusing…
South Korea says some countries ignore N.Korea’s unlawful behaviour
By Kanupriya Kapoor and Ju-min Park SINGAPORE (Reuters) – South Korea’s defence minister said on Saturday that some countries were…
China objects to NATO labelling it a “threat” – embassy
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China “strongly opposes” NATO repeatedly labelling it a threat, China’s embassy to Norway said on Saturday, referring…
Theatre in democratic Taiwan stages Hong Kong play about Tiananmen square
By Angie Teo and Jessie Pang TAIPEI (Reuters) – A Taiwan theatre is showcasing a Hong Kong play about Tiananmen…
Panama boosts security in Darien Gap to confront human traffickers
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – Panama launched a police operation on Friday at its border with Colombia to fight organized crime…
Mexico to fight US dispute over GM corn after formal consultations fail
By Cassandra Garrison MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico said on Friday it would counter U.S. arguments over agriculture biotech measures, including…
China’s snub of U.S. military leader highlights escalation risk
By Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Yew Lun Tian WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) -Brief smiles and handshakes by U.S. and Chinese military…