Author: Saubhagya.Singh

The aerial view displays the storage tanks for treated water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, which was severely affected by the tsunami.

Russian-appointed officials in Crimea reported hearing explosions near the bridge that links the Russian mainland to the annexed region on Saturday (August 4), attributing them to a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian tanker. Russia’s sea rescue service, stationed in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, dispatched tugboats to aid the damaged tanker, which was unable to operate on its own. “We can say that the tanker is damaged in the (Kerch) strait, only on the south side,” the rescue center told Tass news agency. “They will deal with it now on whether to take it under tow or not.…

Mongolia’s Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene announced during his visit to Washington on Wednesday that the country will strengthen cooperation with the United States in mining rare earths. However, he expressed concern about the potential harm to the global economy if a “new cold war” between the U.S. and China escalates. The country holds significant deposits of rare earths and copper, crucial for high-tech applications like defense equipment and President Joe Biden’s efforts to promote electric vehicles to combat climate change. Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene highlighted that cooperation on rare earths and critical minerals with the U.S., Mongolia’s “important strategic third neighbour,”…

Over two weeks after Russia terminated the Black Sea grain deal, which allowed safe passage for Ukrainian grain shipments, the United States reports that the Kremlin might be open to resuming talks, as stated by Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US envoy to the United Nations. During a press conference, Thomas-Greenfield stated that if Russia’s demands, which caused their withdrawal in the first place, are met, they could consider rejoining the grain agreement. However, she highlighted the need for concrete actions from the country to assess their interest in resuming discussions. Moscow has expressed that it would reconsider re-establishing the Black Sea…

In the midst of an ongoing tech war with the US, China made a significant announcement on Monday regarding export controls on drones and drone-related equipment, further intensifying the rivalry. Beijing justified this decision by citing “national security and interests,” aiming to restrict the US’s access to crucial technology. According to a statement issued by the Chinese commerce ministry, the export restrictions will apply to certain equipment, such as drone engines, laser communication equipment, and anti-drone systems, and are scheduled to take effect on September 1. The controls will also have an impact on consumer drones, prohibiting their export for…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a warning on Sunday (July 30) following a drone attack on Moscow, stating that the “war” was returning to Russia. His statement came after Russia claimed to have downed three Ukrainian drones over Moscow early Sunday. Meanwhile, Pope Francis called for Russia to reconsider its decision on the Black Sea grain deal. Zelensky made the remarks hours after a night-time Ukrainian drone attack damaged two office blocks and injured one person in Moscow. He emphasized, “Today is the 522nd day of the so-called ‘Special Military Operation,’ which the Russian leadership thought would last a couple…

Washington expresses concern over a cyber intrusion associated with China, describing it as a ticking time bomb.

Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during their meeting at the presidential palace in Niamey, Niger..

During his historic visit to the Pacific region, French President Emmanuel Macron condemned what he referred to as “new imperialism” in the area, expressing concern over the threat it poses to the sovereignty of smaller states. While in Vanuatu, he stated, “There is in the Indo-Pacific and particularly in Oceania a new imperialism appearing, and a power logic that is threatening the sovereignty of several states—the smallest, often the most fragile.” Meanwhile, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin clarified that the United States is not seeking a permanent base in Papua New Guinea, following a new defence agreement with Port…

North Korean, Chinese, and Russian flags
: An indicator of potential diplomatic collaborations