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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the fall of the Oreshnik IRBM in Russian-controlled areas of Donetsk Oblast during the May 24 aerial attack on Ukraine was pre-planned to allow observation of the results.
Russian President Vladimir Putin declines to confirm staying in power until 2036, stating it is too early and only God knows if he will be healthy enough, during a Q&A at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Chinese automakers BYD and Chery achieve strong growth in overseas markets, with Chery delivering three times as many cars abroad as domestically in May, driven by global EV demand.
Moscow strengthens ties with the Taliban government, signaling growing doubts about Pakistan's reliability as a counterterrorism partner.
A bomb on a passenger train in Quetta, Pakistan, kills at least 15. Baloch insurgents blamed, targeting Chinese investments during PM Sharif's visit to China.
Analysis of China's coercive approach toward Japan suggests it tests US commitment to restraining Japanese assertiveness in the region.
India's declining ranking in Reporters Without Borders press freedom index reflects structural problems in journalism, media ownership, and democratic accountability.
Vietnamese leader To Lam visits multiple Southeast Asian nations to deepen Hanoi's flexible, omnidirectional foreign policy aimed at strengthening engagement with ASEAN neighbors.
An interview discusses drone warfare and indigenous rights in Kawthoolei, a region controlled by the Karen National Union in Myanmar.
Concerns grow among allies and critics that US President Trump's policies may lead to an unintended escalation into war with Iran, reflecting heightened tensions and strategic risks.
The United States imposes sanctions on Nobitex, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, as part of ongoing economic pressure on Iran's financial infrastructure.
Nigerian military forces conducted a counterterrorism operation in Borno State, rescuing a mother and her infant from Boko Haram militants and neutralizing one insurgent. The operation also destroyed terrorist facilities as part of ongoing efforts against Boko Haram and ISWAP in northeastern Nigeria.
