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When the world teeters on the brink of another full-scale regional war, diplomacy—however imperfect—becomes the thin thread that prevents catastrophe. It is precisely during these moments that multilateral institutions like the Group of Seven (G7) must function with unity, sobriety and respect for each other’s contributions.  Unfortunately, the latest summit in Canada revealed more fissures The post Trump makes mockery of G7 at critical diplomatic juncture appeared first on Asia Times.

On June 13, 2025, BRICS officially welcomed Vietnam as “a partner country”, marking a significant milestone in Hanoi’s foreign policy. This decision reflects a carefully planned strategy, developed over years, to diversify Vietnam’s international relations and strengthen its position in a multipolar world. By aligning with BRICS – a bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, The post Vietnam takes a risk and a chance on BRICS appeared first on Asia Times.

In a recent interview with China’s state-run People’s Daily, Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei provided an assessment of the Chinese semiconductor industry that many might find surprising. An English version of the interview was published by the Communist Party-run Global Times. “There’s actually no need to worry about the chip issue,” Huawei’s chief said. The post Huawei chief hasn’t a chip worry in the world appeared first on Asia Times.

Late last week, Israel began a wave of attacks on Iran under the banner of Operation Rising Lion, with the stated goal of crippling the Islamic republic’s nuclear program and long-range strike capabilities. At the outset, Israel claimed Iran would soon be able to build nine nuclear weapons, a situation Israel regarded as completely unacceptable. The post Iron Dome plus: How Israel’s famous air defense works appeared first on Asia Times.