Tag #Geopolitical Tensions

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UK Accuses Russia of Mapping Critical Underwater Infrastructure

Britain accused Russia's "spy ship" Yantar of mapping critical underwater infrastructure near its coast on Wednesday, prompting a direct warning to President Putin, while Russia denies targeting cables following recent Baltic Sea incidents.

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UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near Critical Infrastructure

The Royal Navy tracked the Russian spy ship Yantar in UK waters this week after it was detected 45 miles off the British coast in the English Channel, prompting a strong response from Defence Secretary John Healey, who declared it an act of "growing Russian aggression.

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China Sends Top Official to Trump Inauguration in Bid to Improve Relations

China's Vice President Han Zheng attended US President-elect Trump's inauguration, meeting with incoming Vice President JD Vance and business leaders including Elon Musk to improve relations despite potential economic risks from Trump's past statements.

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Rising Maritime Tensions in 2025

In 2025, global maritime tensions are escalating as countries compete for economic and geopolitical control of sea routes, exemplified by Russia's damage to undersea cables and China's naval expansion, impacting global trade and the environment.

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Russia and Iran Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement

Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement on January 17th in Moscow, covering defense, counter-terrorism, energy, and other sectors for the next 20 years, replacing a 2001 agreement and including mutual arms supplies.

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Biden Administration Imposes Sweeping New Sanctions on Russia

In a final act before leaving office, the Biden administration announced a series of new sanctions targeting Russia's oil revenues, aiming to cut billions of dollars a day from its war chest and further cripple its economy while attempting to prevent any weakening of sanctions by future administrati...

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Croatia Joins Germany in Kalamata Flight Training Center

The International Flight Training Center in Kalamata, Greece, is attracting international interest, with Croatia expressing interest after Germany, creating revenue for the Greek Air Force and boosting its defense industry.

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Netflix Raises Prices After 19 Million Subscriber Surge

Netflix is raising prices in the US, Canada, Argentina, and Portugal after exceeding subscriber expectations by adding 19 million users in late 2024, driven by content like "Squid Game" and a Jake Paul boxing match, with revenue jumping from $8.8bn to $10.2bn.

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Geopolitical Tensions Hamper Global Sci-Tech Collaboration: Boao Forum Report

The Boao Forum for Asia Innovation Report 2024, released Friday, reveals that geopolitical tensions and restrictive regulations are hindering global scientific and technological collaboration, urging greater international cooperation and policy coordination to foster innovation and regional economic...

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China Accuses US of Large-Scale Cyberattacks, Calls for Dialogue

A senior Chinese diplomat accuses the US of extensive cyberattacks against China's critical infrastructure, demanding Washington address Beijing's concerns and pursue a cyber relationship based on mutual respect and dialogue, highlighting the growing tensions in US-China relations.

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Armed Conflict, Extreme Weather, and Misinformation Top Global Risks in 2024 Report

The World Economic Forum's 2024 Global Risks Report, based on over 900 expert opinions, identifies armed conflict (23% of respondents' top concern for 2025), extreme weather (exacerbated by climate change), and misinformation as the greatest risks through 2035.

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Russia to Supply Gas to Transnistria Amidst Energy Crisis

Russia plans to purchase up to 3 million cubic meters of natural gas daily from the European spot market for Moldova's Transnistria region from January to April, costing an estimated $164 million, to address an energy crisis resulting from halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine.

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