Russia Threatens Nuclear Response if NATO Tries to Isolate Kaliningrad
Russia has warned NATO that it could use nuclear weapons if the Western alliance attempted to isolate Kaliningrad, sharply escalating tensions between Moscow and...
UK Economy Surges Ahead of Budget Showdown But a Tough Winter Looms
Britain’s economy grew faster than previously estimated in the second quarter of 2026, strengthening its position as the fastest-growing Group of Seven economy during...
11 Women Found Dead in South Africa, Renewing Anger Over Gender-Based Violence
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has described violence against women as a “national shame” after the discovery of another woman’s body intensified public anger...
The World Is Spending $8 Trillion on Weapons and AI Is at the Center of It
The global investment boom is no longer being driven by artificial intelligence alone. Governments are preparing to pour trillions of dollars into defence, creating...
As US Troops Leave Iraq, Could Iran’s Proxies and Islamic State Gain Ground?
US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq, raising concerns that their departure could create a security vacuum, strengthen Iranian-backed Shi’ite militias...
Why Is China Accusing Taiwan of Distorting World War Two History?
China has accused Taiwan’s government of distorting World War Two history, escalating a dispute over which side can claim the legacy of China’s wartime...
Europe’s Climate Rules Collide With an Energy Crisis
The European Commission is considering delaying the European Union’s landmark methane emissions rules for oil and gas imports as governments warn that the regulations...
Malaysia Deports Myanmar Refugees, Including Children, Despite UN Safety Warnings
Malaysia has deported around 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, despite warnings from the United Nations and human rights groups that conditions in Myanmar remain...
Oil Giants Cap Italian Fuel Prices as Meloni Faces Energy Crisis
Major energy companies are rushing to help Italy contain soaring fuel prices, with Kuwait’s Q8 becoming the latest company to introduce a temporary price...
North Korean Mines Blast in DMZ, Injuring South Korean Troops and Raising Tensions
South Korea has accused North Korea of planting mines that caused an explosion in the Demilitarized Zone last week, injuring two South Korean personnel...