Japan’s defense chief holds phone call with US counterpart amid criticism over ‘radar illumination’; attempt to gain support miscalculation: expert
After facing growing criticism for its inconsistent statements regarding the so-called “radar illumination” by a Chinese warplane, Japan’s defense ministry claimed on Friday that Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held…
Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in
President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan is set to enter a new phase within weeks, but crucial pieces of the agreement remain undefined as Israel tightens its military grip on…
US Fed cuts interest rate by 25 basis points
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to lower the target range for the federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.5 to 3.75 percent, marking its third…
Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting
Ukraine delivered its response to the latest US-drafted peace proposal aimed at ending the war with Russia to the Trump administration on Wednesday, US and Ukrainian officials told CNN, as…
German FM travels to high-tech hub Guangzhou; trip may help promote mutually beneficial relations: expert
After intensive talks with senior Chinese officials in Beijing, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul traveled to the high-tech hub of Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong Province on Tuesday, according to media…
The widening rift between Trump and Europe is a gift to Putin
US President Donald Trump’s emissaries to the Kremlin may have been spinning their wheels during talks last week in Moscow on a possible Ukraine peace deal, but the Russians can…