Russian President Vladimir Putin's State Visit to Vietnam

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs multiple deals with Vietnam, offers to supply fossil fuels and collaborates in various sectors. The visit aims to strengthen ties amid international isolation over Ukraine conflict.

India-U.S. Defense and Technology Cooperation

India and the United States strengthen defense and technology cooperation, focusing on semiconductor production, artificial intelligence, and jet engine manufacturing. The two countries aim to collaborate on innovative research and co-production of land warfare systems.

U.S. Foreign Policy

The United States is expected to lift a ban on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks, signaling a shift in policy from the Biden administration.

U.S. and Philippine Joint War Drills in the South China Sea

U.S. and Philippine forces conducted joint war drills in the South China Sea, sinking a mock enemy ship. The drills were part of a larger exercise called Balikatan, aimed at combat-readiness and defense against external threats, particularly from China.