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U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on October 26, 2025, to attend the annual ASEAN Summit and play a central role in mediating the Thailand-Cambodia peace agreement. -
Russia successfully tested its nuclear-capable Burevestnik cruise missile during recent military drills. The test was overseen by the Russian President Putin. The 9M730 Burevestnik, known to NATO as the SSC-X-9 Skyfall, flew 14,000 kilometers over 15 hours, according to Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Gerasimov.Russia conducts successful test of nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile
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The United States and China began high-level economic and trade consultations in the Malaysian capital on October 25, 2025, to prepare the ground for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week in South Korea.US and China hold trade talks in Malaysia ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
Asia-Pacific, News, US October 26, 2025 -
Germany has finalized a $2.3 billion agreement with Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to purchase Spike anti-tank missiles, marking one of the largest defense contracts between Europe and Israel in recent years.Germany signs $2.3 billion deal for Israeli Spike missiles through NATO Support and Procurement Agency
Europe, News October 25, 2025 -
North Korea confirmed it test-fired two hypersonic missiles this week. The tests come just days before the APEC summit in South Korea, where world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping, are set to meet.North Korea test fires two hypersonic missiles ahead of APEC summit in South Korea
Asia-Pacific, News October 25, 2025 -
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan concluded his three-nation Middle East tour to Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman, pursuing a defense-centered agenda aimed at strengthening Turkiye’s regional influence.Turkish President Erdogan visits Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman to push for air power and regional cooperation
Middle East, News October 24, 2025 -
U.S. President Donald Trump has canceled a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing a lack of progress in peace talks over Ukraine, and unveiled sweeping new sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil.Trump cancels meeting with Putin, imposes sweeping sanctions on Russian oil companies
Europe, News, US October 24, 2025 -
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Sweden on October 22 for talks with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson focused on a potential long-term defense export agreement involving Gripen fighter jets.Zelenskyy visits Sweden, seeking Gripen fighter jet deal amid Russian strikes on Ukraine
Europe, News October 23, 2025 -
U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to delivering nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) to Australia under the AUKUS pact. Trump also signed a $8.5 billion critical minerals agreement with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House.Trump backs AUKUS, signs $8.5 billion critical minerals deal with Australia
Asia-Pacific, News, US October 23, 2025 -
Japan’s parliament elected 64-year-old Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister on October 21, 2025, marking a historic moment in a nation long dominated by male political leadership.Japan’s parliament elects hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as first female prime minister
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