Is Gulf Shipping Traffic Collapsing After Houthi Attacks on Saudi Tankers?
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el Mandeb Strait, two of the world's most strategic maritime chokepoints, fell sharply on...
Why Was Shakib Al Hasan’s Home Attacked After Hasina’s Media Appearance?
Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan’s ancestral home was attacked on Wednesday after he participated in ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s first public...
Why Is the FBI Working With America’s Biggest Rivals?
For decades, the United States has viewed China and Russia as its principal strategic competitors. Successive administrations have accused both countries of cyber espionage,...
Can Japan Afford a Costly Food Tax Cut Amid Mounting Fiscal Pressure?
Japan's government has approved Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's flagship proposal to sharply reduce the consumption tax on food, despite growing concerns over the country's...
WFP Warns Strong El Niño Could Worsen Global Hunger Crisis
The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that a powerful El Niño weather event could push nearly 49 million more people into acute food...
Can South Korea’s Railway Revival Break the Deadlock With North Korea?
South Korea will revive a long-stalled railway project that could eventually reconnect Seoul with North Korea's eastern city of Wonsan, signaling President Lee Jae...
Can Ukraine Defend Kyiv as Russia Intensifies Missile Strikes?
Russia launched another large-scale overnight missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region, killing at least 14 people, injuring dozens, and damaging warehouses and...
Are Europe’s Tech Giants Becoming the Real Winners of the AI Boom?
Europe's established technology companies are emerging as unexpected beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom, as businesses shift from AI experimentation to large-scale deployment. Rather...
Can Burnham’s Social Media Strategy Challenge UK Populism?
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is using social media to reshape Labour's public image and challenge the growing online influence of populist parties,...
Did US-Iran Talks Make Progress as Trump Revives Military Threats?
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States held an "all-day negotiation" with Iran on Tuesday, expressing optimism about the discussions while warning Tehran...