Keywords: Tensions


Moscow accuses NATO of expanding military presence in the Arctic

Moscow has accused NATO of increasing its military capabilities in the Arctic, arguing that the alliance is using alleged security threats as a justification for strengthening its presence near Russia’s northern borders. Vladislav Maslennikov, head of the European affairs department at Russia’s......

Trump says U.S. will maintain “full control” over the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington intends to maintain what he described as “full control” over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the rhetoric surrounding one of the world's most strategically important energy corridors. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump......

India warns of serious consequences from any border incident with China

India has warned that any incident along its disputed border with China could have serious consequences, as speculation on social media fuels concerns about a possible confrontation between the two countries' armed forces. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal did not directly confirm......

Putin warns Russia will respond to any seizure of its commercial vessels

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow would respond to any attempt to seize Russian commercial vessels, saying that such measures would be treated as an act of piracy and could trigger reciprocal action. Speaking during the final phase of exercises involving Russia’s Pacific......

Ukraine war: Putin threatens to seize Western vessels in retaliation

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to seize Western-flagged vessels in retaliation for European actions against ships suspected of belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” escalating tensions over the maritime enforcement of sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine. The......

China missile test intensifies Pacific tensions over growing military presence

A Chinese ballistic-missile test in the Pacific has reignited concerns among island nations about the region's growing militarisation, highlighting the difficulty of maintaining the Pacific as an “Ocean of Peace” amid intensifying strategic competition between major powers. The missile......

Trump says the United States is dealing with Iran “calmly”

US President Donald Trump has said that Washington is dealing with Iran in a measured manner, while describing the country’s economic situation as extremely difficult amid the ongoing tensions between the two countries. According to reports cited by Axios, Trump said during a brief phone call......

Iran sets strict conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has laid out a series of stringent conditions for any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, casting doubt on hopes that the strategically vital waterway could soon return to normal operations. A senior Iranian official said Saturday that the strait would remain closed unless the United States changed......

Spain warns Italy of retaliatory action over extended Schengen border controls

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Spain and Italy after Madrid warned it could introduce retaliatory measures if Rome maintains temporary border controls affecting Spanish citizens under the Schengen free movement framework. The warning follows Italy's decision to suspend aspects of the Schengen......