Ceasefire or Setup? Russia Warns US–Israel May Be Preparing Strike on Iran
MOSCOW — A ceasefire is supposed to ease tensions. But according to Russia, it may be doing the opposite. The Security Council of Russia has warned that the United States and Israel could be using ongoing ceasefire negotiations as a strategic window to prepare a potential military operation against Iran. The statement, reported by TASS…
Armed Maritime Incident off Cuba Raises Havana–Florida Tensions
HAVANA — The government of Cuba reported an armed maritime incident on Wednesday local time involving a speedboat registered in the U.S. state of Florida, escalating already fragile relations between Havana and Washington. In an official statement, Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior said the vessel allegedly violated Cuban territorial waters, approximately 150 kilometers from the…
President Prabowo Discusses Palestinian Situation in Bilateral Talks with Jordan’s King in Amman
AMMAN — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held bilateral talks with Abdullah II in Amman on Wednesday (February 25, 2026), with discussions centered on the evolving situation in Palestine, particularly escalating tensions in the West Bank and Gaza. The meeting formed part of President Prabowo’s overseas visit on February 24–25, 2026, following prior stops in the…
Lebanon on the Brink of Iran–US Tensions: Between Diplomacy, Israeli Threats, and the Shadow of Hezbollah
BEIRUT — The government of Lebanon fears the country could be drawn into escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, as regional instability once again raises the risk of spillover conflict. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi warned that Israel could launch broader strikes if hostilities intensify, potentially targeting critical infrastructure such as airports. He…
China Reverses Course in Africa: From Top Lender to Net Debt Collector as Capital Flows Swing by USD 52 Billion
Jakarta – China’s role as Africa’s leading development financier has undergone a dramatic reversal over the past decade. Once the continent’s largest source of bilateral lending, Beijing has increasingly shifted into the position of a net debt collector, with capital flows swinging by an estimated USD 52 billion. According to The Great Reversal, a report…
Xi Jinping’s Closest General Under Investigation as China’s Military Enters Its Most Fragile Phase
Beijing – China’s military leadership has entered one of its most sensitive periods in decades after authorities confirmed an investigation into Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and the most senior active general in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The move marks the highest escalation yet in a sweeping purge of…
Indonesian Rupiah Slides Toward 17,000 per U.S. Dollar as Policy Credibility and Global Risks Weigh on Markets
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s rupiah remained under pressure on Tuesday (Jan 20, 2026), edging closer to the psychologically significant level of 17,000 per U.S. dollar, even as the country’s stock market surged to a new all-time high. Bloomberg data showed the rupiah opening weaker at 16,997 per dollar, before briefly strengthening to 16,976 by mid-morning. Despite…
