Could the Indus Waters Treaty Freeze Trigger South Asia’s Next Water War?
As Himalayan glaciers retreat and monsoon patterns collapse into unpredictability, the suspension of the world's most durable water treaty is no longer a bilateral...
Why Did the EU’s Latest Russia Sanctions Package Shrink?
On July 17, the Council of the European Union quietly froze the assets of one Russian executive and five companies belonging to a single...
From Putin Ally to Critic: Ilya Remeslo Arrested in Russia
The detention of Russian blogger and lawyer Ilya Remeslo marks another significant moment in Russia's tightening restrictions on freedom of expression, illustrating how public...
Is the Coupang Dispute Becoming a Bigger Test of US South Korea Relations?
A regulatory dispute over South Korea's largest e-commerce company, Coupang, has evolved into an unexpected source of friction between Seoul and Washington, raising broader...
How Are Iranians Coping as US Attacks Deepen the Crisis?
A renewed wave of U.S. attacks on Iran has shattered the fragile sense of stability that emerged during the recent ceasefire, plunging millions of...
Who is Andy Burnham and what could his leadership mean for Britain?
Andy Burnham is set to become leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing the final hurdle before taking office as prime minister...
Can China Lead a New Global AI Order and Challenge US Dominance?
Chinese President Xi Jinping has unveiled Beijing's most ambitious vision yet for the future of artificial intelligence (AI), presenting China as the architect of...
Trump makes election security a key issue ahead of US midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his focus on election security ahead of November's midterm elections, reviving claims that the 2020 presidential election was...
Hormuz shipping slumps as US and Iran intensify Gulf conflict
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level since May on Thursday, as escalating military action between the United States and...
Xi unveils China’s vision for a new global AI order
Chinese President Xi Jinping has positioned China as the leader of a new global artificial intelligence (AI) order, using the opening of the World...