22:52

AnewZ Exclusive

‘More NATO, not less’: NATO Deputy Secretary General talks Trump, defence and regional security

NATO’s new 5% of GDP defence pledge shows renewed unity and focus on collective security, Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska told AnewZ in an exclusive interview. It came as U.S. President Donald Trump used his WEF address to again claim credit for pushing allies to lift defence spending.

21:52

Geopolitical Stakes

Iran signals energy and security leverage to deter U.S. intervention

Iran is signalling to the United States that it retains the capacity to destabilise key regional and global interests, particularly energy markets, according to political analyst Chingiz Mammadov, Research Alumni at the National Endowment for Democracy.

21:10

Russia-Iran

Russia's Shoigu denounces external interference in Iran

Russia’s Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has condemned what he described as another attempt by external forces to interfere in Iran’s internal affairs during a phone call with Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

08:54

South Korea-China

South Korea’s Lee sees progress with China, stresses importance of Japan ties

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday (7 January), that significant progress has been made in restoring trust with China. He also reiterated that relations with Japan are equally important for Seoul’s diplomacy amid shifting regional dynamics.

21:44

Azerbaijan and U.S.

Azerbaijan, U.S. deepen talks on partnership and regional stability

Azerbaijan and the United States held talks in Baku on Tuesday to advance their strategic partnership and address regional security, according to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

23:09

Iran-IAEA

Iran and IAEA renew partnership to strengthen regional security and nuclear cooperation

Iran has officially resumed its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), marking a significant step towards regional stability and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

12:14

South Caucasus

Georgian FM voiced concern over militarization in Russia-occupied regions

The Georgian Foreign Ministry has expressed concern over the worsening security, humanitarian, and human rights situation in the Russia-occupied regions, along with the ongoing illegal militarization.

12:40

Central Asia

Japan urges calm in South China Sea, strengthens ties with Philippines

Japan voiced concern over South China Sea tensions, opposing unilateral actions. Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya pledged stronger security ties with the Philippines and deeper trilateral cooperation with the US under the Trump administration.

15:01

World News

South Korea, Japan foreign ministers discuss regional security

South Korea and Japan’s foreign ministers met in Seoul to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional security challenges.

09:54

World News

Chinese delegation to visit Japan for defence dialogue

China and Japan are set to enhance defence communication as a delegation from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) visits Japan in January, aiming to foster mutual understanding and explore opportunities for collaboration on regional issues.