Key issues as Japan counts votes: Sanae Takaichi’s majority, market fears and China tensions 8 February 2026
Israeli President Herzog to visit Sydney amid tensions over Bondi Beach massacre and Gaza war 6 February 2026
Russia reiterates offer to process Iran’s enriched uranium as it seeks to calm tensions 2 February 2026
US signs off on Apache helicopters for Israel, Patriot missiles for Saudi Arabia amid high tensions with Iran 31 January 2026
Trump invites India to join ‘Board of Peace’ global conflict initiative despite bilateral trade tensions 19 January 2026
Japan says China’s military drills around Taiwan ‘increase tensions’, urges peaceful resolution 31 December 2025
