Tensions flare in the South China Sea as British warship HMS Spey boldly challenges China's sweeping territorial claims. In a direct confrontation backed by NATO principles, the Royal Navy asserts international law and freedom of navigation.
As Beijing condemns the operation as “destabilizing,” London doubles down on its Indo-Pacific presence.
Will this bold move escalate the ongoing power struggle in Asia’s most volatile waters?
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Foreign troops in Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets for destruction,’ Putin says
The Russian president said on Friday it is "practically impossible" to reach an agreement with Ukraine on key issues, and also reiterated Moscow’s resolute rejection of a Ukrainian membership in NATO.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a direct warning to Vladimir Putin, declaring that Ukraine now has a “solid basis” for NATO-style Article 5 security guarantees in case of a ceasefire. Speaking in Denmark alongside Nordic-Baltic leaders, Zelensky said Ukraine’s future security must rest on ironclad commitments, not empty promises. With bilateral agreements already in place — including one with Denmark — Kyiv is making it clear: any ceasefire deal must come with NATO-level protection. Will this escalate tensions with Moscow, and how will Putin respond to Ukraine’s defiance?
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former NATO Secretary General, says linking security guarantees for Ukraine to a ceasefire risks extending the conflict. He says: “If we make security guarantees dependent on an end to the Russian attacks on Ukraine, the war will continue. We are giving Putin an incentive to continue the war to avoid western security guarantees to Ukraine.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Defence spending: Which EU countries are on course to hit NATO's 3.5% of GDP target?
Eastern and central European countries are ramping up investments faster, but the EDA warns that without more EU collaboration, more money alone won't be enough.
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Trump SNAPPED at a Polish journalist during a heated exchange on Russia at his latest press event. Trump defended his stance on Russia sanctions, pushed back on tough questions, and sparked a fiery clash that’s now making global headlines. Watch the full video of Trump’s explosive remarks and the dramatic confrontation that’s fueling debates on U.S.–Russia policy, NATO ties, and Trump’s leadership style.
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A bus mounted the pavement on Victoria Street, central London, at around 8.20am on Thursday, injuring 17 people. Two were treated at the scene, while 15, including the bus driver, were taken to hospital. A witness described the scene, saying: "There was a lot of people... The vehicles, the ambulances were too many to comprehend." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A number of pedestrians have been taken to hospital after a bus mounted a pavement near Victoria Station in central London. Several people, including the driver of the route 24 bus, are understood to have been injured in the crash on Victoria Street on Thursday morning. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tensions are rising in the South China Sea as China threatens Vietnam over its rapid island-building operations. Hanoi has expanded over 280 hectares across 10 features, adding new docks and a 3,000-meter airstrip on Barque Canada Reef. China views these moves as a direct challenge to its dominance, especially with U.S. backing and the USS Carl Vinson’s return to the region. Analysts warn Vietnam’s projects could rival Beijing’s military stronghold, intensifying fears of a possible clash between China and Vietnam, with Washington closely aligned with Hanoi.
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A tense showdown erupts in the South China Sea as a U.S. warship is aggressively confronted and forced to retreat by the Chinese Navy. The high-stakes maritime clash underscores the escalating rivalry between Washington and Beijing, raising fears of a wider conflict in the contested waters.
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Philippine military blames China for ships collision in disputed South China Sea
The confrontation near the Scarborough Shoal was the latest flare-up of the long-simmering territorial standoff in the contested waters of the South China Sea.
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Beijing has launched a blistering attack on Washington over its actions in the South China Sea, accusing the US of being the “biggest disruptor of peace and stability” in the region. The sharp remarks come amid an escalating war of words and military maneuvers, with China warning against what it calls America’s “militarization” of the contested waters
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has launched a blistering attack on China after a Philippine vessel was targeted, warning that the Philippines cannot avoid war if tensions over Taiwan escalate. His fiery remarks come amid growing maritime confrontations in the South China Sea and rising regional fears of a broader conflict. Marcos’s statement has drawn sharp reactions from Beijing and intensified diplomatic strains. Stay tuned for breaking updates on this developing flashpoint in Asia
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Hot mic captures conversation between Xi and Putin discussing organ transplants and immortality
Hot mics caught what appeared to be a private conversation between Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discussing the prospects for immortality as they attended China’s Victory Day military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.
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In a shocking hot mic moment, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping were caught discussing Organ transplants, biotechnology, and the possibility of humans living up to 150 years. The conversation happened during a military parade in Beijing, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un walking alongside them.
Putin referenced UN data about the growing elderly population, while Xi mused about radical life-extension predictions. The remarks sparked global speculation on whether these world leaders were hinting at secret biotech research or future medical breakthroughs.
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US SCO Relations are in the spotlight as leaders gather in Tianjin, China, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. Though Washington is not a member, US SCO Relations continue to shape discussions, from trade tariffs to military standoffs. For India, the 50% US tariff and criticism over Russian oil imports highlight the tension in US SCO Relations. For China, America’s containment strategies and Indo-Pacific moves cast a shadow over regional cooperation. As Russia, India, and China explore alternatives, the silent influence of US SCO Relations reminds the world that Washington remains a decisive factor, even outside the room.
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Nikki Haley has sharply criticized Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi’s Russian oil purchases, calling the move "strategically dangerous." In a viral post on ‘X’, the former UN Ambassador warned Trump not to “burn a relationship with a strong ally like India” while giving China a tariff pause. Haley emphasized the importance of U.S.-India ties amid rising Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific, exposing deep divisions within the GOP on trade and foreign policy strategy.
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In a bold diplomatic and military move, India hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with full state honours—while simultaneously dispatching warships for joint patrols in the South China Sea. INS Delhi, INS Shakti and INS Kiltan sailed alongside Philippine vessels inside Manila’s exclusive economic zone, triggering a subtle yet unmistakable warning to China. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs reaffirmed support for freedom of navigation, calling the waters part of the “global commons.”
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India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has finally addressed the rising buzz around Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Indian exports. During a high-level media briefing that followed Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the MEA clarified that no direct discussion took place on Trump’s recent tariff threats. Instead, the focus was on strengthening India-Philippines trade ties, expanding product diversity, and cooperation in space technology. India showcased its cost-effective space capabilities, with both countries expressing interest in launching and developing satellites together.
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China has issued a stark warning after the Philippines and India completed their first-ever joint naval patrol in the disputed South China Sea, reporting “shadowing” vessels and prompting Beijing’s PLA Southern Theatre Command to declare its forces on high alert. The maritime cooperative activity—as three Indian warships operated alongside Philippine frigates near Scarborough Shoal—coincided with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to New Delhi, signaling a deeper strategic bond between the two democracies.
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China marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in WWII with a massive Victory Day military parade in Beijing, where President Xi Jinping declared China “unstoppable” flanked by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
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China is hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, drawing leaders from Russia, India, and across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi received grand ceremonial welcomes as the gathering began with traditional Chinese dance. With 20 world leaders in attendance, the summit underscores China’s ambition for a multipolar world order. Amid U.S. tariffs and global trade tensions, the SCO showcases stronger cooperation among member states and growing resistance to Western dominance.
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