Xi Draws a Red Line on Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued one of his clearest warnings yet on Taiwan, stating Beijing will “absolutely not tolerate” any move toward independence....
When “Civilisation” Becomes a Threat
In the midst of escalating tensions with Iran, former US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning: comply, or “a whole civilisation will die...
Hungary Faces Pivotal Election That Could End Orban Era
Viktor Orban, Hungary’s longest-serving prime minister, faces the most serious threat to his 16-year rule, with opinion polls indicating that the centre-right Tisza party,...
Taiwan Opposition Leader Urges Peace in China as Party Skips Defence Talks
Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng Li-wun has sparked controversy by travelling to China to promote what she calls a “peace” initiative, while lawmakers in Taipei...
Kenya Rejects UN Abuse Findings in Haiti Mission
A dispute has emerged between Kenya and the United Nations over allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse linked to a UN backed security mission...
Israel Strikes Lebanon as Ceasefire Unravels and Oil Shock Deepens
Renewed strikes by Israel on Lebanon have exposed the inherent fragility of the ceasefire framework involving the United States and Iran. Announced as a...
Trump Escalates Eonomic Pressure with 50 Percent Tariff Threat over Iran Arms
Donald Trump has threatened to impose sweeping 50 percent tariffs on any country supplying weapons to Iran, signaling a shift from direct military confrontation...
Iran War Exposes Collapse of Global Order as EU Calls for Economic Emergency Measures
Giorgia Meloni has urged the European Union to consider suspending its fiscal rules if the Iran crisis escalates. Her warning reflects growing concern that...
Italy Pushes EU to Relax Fiscal Rules as Iran Crisis Fuels Economic Risk
Giorgia Meloni has called on the European Union to consider suspending its strict budget deficit rules if tensions linked to the Iran conflict escalate...
Lebanon Crisis Exposes Fatal Cracks in US Iran Ceasefire
The ceasefire between the United States, Iran and Israel was never a fully aligned agreement but rather a convergence of temporary interests. Each party...