Tensions

Trump and Xi meeting in Beijing begins as leaders seek to steady U.S.-China ties Trump and Xi meeting in Beijing begins May 14, 2026, as leaders discuss trade, AI, Taiwan …

Japan Urges Scientific Focus at Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting amid Tourism, Climate and Geopolitical Strains Japan calls for stronger safeguards for Antarctic science as the Antarctic Treaty meeting faces rising …

BIMSTEC chief urges deeper Bay of Bengal cooperation as geopolitical tensions mount BIMSTEC Secretary-General Indra Mani Pandey urges stronger Bay of Bengal cooperation to tackle rising geopolitical tensions, prioritizing trade, …

King Charles visit highlights US-UK "special relationship" as White House posts "Two Kings" photo King Charles visit to the United States culminated on April 28, 2026, with a meeting at …

Tensions Rise as Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Lebanon Exchanges Keep Oil and Shipping on Edge Strait of Hormuz blockade and Lebanese cross-border fighting keep oil above $107, threaten shipping lanes …

Turkey-Israel tensions escalate after Istanbul prosecutor charges Netanyahu over Global Sumud Flotilla Turkey-Israel tensions surge after Istanbul charges Netanyahu over the Global Sumud Flotilla; energy, airspace and trade links face …

Robosense to open first overseas factory in Southeast Asia as clients cite US-China tensions Robosense Southeast Asia factory set for second half of 2026 as CEO Mark Qiu says foreign …

ANA, JAL Announce Advance Fuel Surcharge Hikes on International Flights Japan’s two largest carriers, ANA and JAL, raised international fuel surcharges on April 20, 2026, citing surging kerosene prices tied …

ANA, JAL accelerate international fuel surcharge hike amid Middle East tensions Japan’s two flag carriers announced on April 20, 2026, that international fuel surcharge increases will be implemented earlier than …