All articles tagged with #tensions
Originally Published 9 days ago — by AP News
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is visiting China to strengthen bilateral relations amid rising tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan, with discussions focusing on regional security, North Korea, and economic cooperation, including efforts to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by mofa.go.jp
Japan expressed concern over recent Chinese military exercises around Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of peaceful resolution and monitoring the situation closely.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Financial Times
Israel's strategic moves in the Horn of Africa are increasing tensions with Arab and Muslim rivals, highlighting regional geopolitical tensions.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by NPR
The US has increased its pressure on Venezuela through sanctions, naval presence, and seizing a tanker suspected of illegal oil trade, reflecting escalating tensions over Venezuela's oil industry amid broader geopolitical conflicts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Tensions between China and Japan have escalated following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks suggesting Japan could respond with its self-defense forces if China attacked Taiwan, leading to protests and diplomatic exchanges, amid longstanding historical animosity and strategic ambiguity over Taiwan's sovereignty.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
Deadly explosions in India and Pakistan within 24 hours have heightened regional tensions, with Pakistan blaming India for supporting terrorism and India investigating a possible terror attack in New Delhi. The incidents, claimed by Pakistani Taliban factions and denied by India, raise fears of renewed conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors amid recent military clashes and ongoing political instability.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PBS
Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro accused the US of fabricating a war as the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier approaches, while also moving to revoke opposition leader Leopoldo López's citizenship amid heightened US-Venezuela tensions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
The 2025 World Series in Toronto between the Blue Jays and Dodgers showcased a moment of national unity, despite underlying political tensions between Canada and the U.S. related to tariffs and sovereignty issues, which remained separate from the baseball event.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Financial Times
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has canceled her planned trip to China due to escalating tensions between the two countries, reflecting strained diplomatic relations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Tensions escalate in the Caribbean as Trump and Maduro amass military forces, with the US considering strikes and covert actions against Venezuela amid ongoing political and military mobilizations, while Venezuelans face increased anxiety and government crackdowns.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Hamas co-founder Mousa Abu Marzouk lost his temper during a TV interview when questioned about the organization's actions, revealing internal tensions and a widening rift with Arab public opinion amid ongoing conflicts with Israel.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Tensions flared during a Ryder Cup match involving Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau, with heated exchanges among players and caddies on Bethpage's 15th green, but the European team ultimately secured a victory, and Rose downplayed the incident as a miscommunication.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by politico.eu
Poland's Prime Minister Tusk warns that the country will shoot down encroaching Russian aircraft, amid heightened tensions and recent military activities involving Russian drones and border security issues, which also impact EU-China trade and regional stability.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
German and Swedish fighter jets intercepted a Russian IL-20M reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea, amid a series of recent Russian airspace violations involving NATO countries, escalating tensions and prompting NATO consultations and protests.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
US Navy personnel inspected a Venezuelan fishing boat for drugs in the Caribbean, without finding any contraband, amid ongoing tensions and accusations from Venezuela of illegal boarding and excessive military force.