Israel’s Somaliland recognition: A strategic play and diplomatic precedent
Israel has officially recognized the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent state, marking a significant change in regional relations and challenging Somalia’s opposition...
Wall Street Ends Year at Highs; Gold Continues Its Winning Streak
Major U. S. stock indexes were near record highs on Friday during quiet post-Christmas trading, boosted by expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut...
Zelenskiy, Trump to Hold Critical Talks Sunday on Ukraine War Path
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet U. S. President Donald Trump in Florida to discuss territorial issues that are blocking peace talks to end...
What to Know About ISWAP, the Islamic State Group Struck in Nigeria
The U. S. military recently struck Islamic State militants in Nigeria at the government’s request, raising concerns about the group's resurgence after being defeated...
China Sanctions US Defense Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales
China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on 10 individuals and 20 U. S. defense firms, including Boeing's St. Louis branch, due to arms sales to...
US Carries Out Strike Against ISIS Militants in Nigeria
The United States conducted a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of the Nigerian government. President Donald Trump announced...
Honduras Election: Trump-Backed Candidate Asfura Wins Amid Dispute
Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate for president of Honduras and backed by U. S. President Donald Trump, was declared the election winner more than...
Kim Jong Un Inspects Submarine Construction, Then Oversees Missile Launch
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was present at the construction of a submarine with his daughter, who is seen as a possible future...
The Long Odds of a Junta-Managed Election in War-Torn Myanmar
Last week, Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing urged voters to select candidates who would work with the military during the upcoming general election,...
K-Pop Hits Hong Kong Stage, Live-Streamed to Mainland China
A K-Pop concert called Dream Concert 2026 will take place in Hong Kong in February and will be broadcast in mainland China, according to...