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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned that the US could consider a full military withdrawal from Europe, after Washington decided to remove 5,000 troops from Germany. He called the move a potential first step in a larger plan, urging European nations to bolster their own defense capabilities.
The UN’s top political affairs official stressed the urgent need to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula after concluding a four-day visit to North Korea. The visit, marked by discussions on conflict de-escalation and dialogue promotion, took place amid recent missile launches and increased military activities. No specific agreements were announced, but the trip is viewed as part of UN efforts to keep communication lines open.
China, Russia, and India agreed to uphold the regional security and economic architecture in the Asia-Pacific after their 15th trilateral foreign ministers' meeting. The joint statement highlighted consensus on regional and global issues amid rising geopolitical tensions.
The United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from OPEC effective January 1, signaling a potential turning point for the oil cartel. The move follows months of disagreements over production quotas, with the UAE arguing that current limits do not reflect its increased capacity. Analysts warn that the departure could trigger a wave of exits from OPEC, as new oil producers challenge its influence.
Nayib Bukele, at 44, has turned El Salvador from the Western Hemisphere's most murderous nation into its safest, but at the cost of the world's highest incarceration rate and the abolition of presidential term limits. He calls himself the 'coolest dictator' and enjoys a 92% approval rating, even as critics warn of authoritarian creep. The country's future hinges on whether his iron-fisted rule can deliver lasting security without sacrificing democracy.
Washington has informed several European nations that it will significantly delay weapons deliveries, citing supply chain issues and a need to replenish US domestic stockpiles. The delays come amid escalating geopolitical tensions, posing challenges to European defense modernization efforts and transatlantic alliance relations.
The supertanker Sarv Shakti, headed for India, is attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported on Saturday. The move comes amid rising Israel-US-Iran tensions that have made the waterway — through which about a third of global seaborne oil flows — a flashpoint. Details on whether the vessel succeeded remain unavailable.
US President Donald Trump announced that Washington will quickly take control of Cuba after concluding its military campaign against Iran, making the statement at the Forum Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. He referenced deploying the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier near Cuba, suggesting the island would surrender. The remarks follow earlier comments about US plans against Cuba and reported secret talks between the US Secretary of State and a relative of Raul Castro.
China has demanded that the US end unilateral sanctions on a Chinese port company over alleged Iranian oil imports, calling the measures a violation of international law. Beijing vowed to defend its firms’ legitimate interests after Washington imposed penalties on Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal and its chairman.
