‘Hostage diplomacy’: a growing headache for the West
Paris (AFP) – Sylvie Arnaud’s first feeling when she learnt her son Louis had been detained in Iran in September last year was sheer...
Russia Uses All Means to Recruit Central Asians for War in Ukraine
On August 30, Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court held a hearing for the criminal case against Kyrgyzstani national Askar Kubanychbek-uulu, who was originally sentenced to ten...
Philippines government issues warning against ‘leftist scams’
Philippines’ National Security Council (NSC) has warned the public about fundraising scams by leftist groups. Leftist organizations Karapatan, Anakbayan, AKAP Ka, Pamalakaya and Oceana...
Economic unrest the biggest security hazard facing companies in Europe
Economic unrest is expected to be the biggest security-impacting hazard businesses in Europe will face in the coming year. According to the World Security...
How worrying is a Russia-Kim Jong Un alliance?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s reported plans to visit Russia this month have caused concern among the US and its allies. He and...
U.S Sees ‘High Risk’ from Foreign, Domestic Terrorists
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials are warning of a “high risk” from domestic and foreign terrorists for the coming year, part of a new threat...
Vladimir Putin says military cooperation with Kim Jong Un a possibility
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin have discussed “possibilities” for military cooperation, in a highly scrutinised meeting for a suspected arms deal....
G20 agreement reflects sharp differences over Ukraine and the rising clout of the Global South
NEW DELHI — The Group of 20 top world economies added the African Union as a member at their annual summit Saturday, and host...
U.S intelligence suggests Al Qaeda unlikely to revive in Afghanistan, but ISIS threat remains
New US intelligence assessments suggest that is “unlikely” al Qaeda will revive in Afghanistan and Pakistan and that counterterrorism operations by the Taliban in...
India to host G20 summit amid fragmented geopolitical environment
India is set to make a dash for the goal line at the two-day G20 summit beginning Saturday in addressing some of the complex...