Can the Iran US Ceasefire Survive After Fresh Strikes in the Gulf?
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran, brokered last month after four months of conflict, was intended to create a 60 day window...
Can NATO’s Arms Deals Win Trump’s Support?
NATO leaders are gathering in Ankara at a critical moment for the alliance as Europe faces mounting pressure to strengthen its own defence capabilities....
Can Marine Le Pen Save Her 2027 Presidential Bid in Court?
Marine Le Pen has spent more than a decade transforming France's far right into a major political force, leading the National Rally to unprecedented...
Is OPEC Losing Control as Gulf Oil Producers Race to Reclaim Market Share?
The four month Iran war severely disrupted global energy markets after Tehran restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli military...
North Korea Accuses Japan of Expanding Offensive Military Capabilities
Relations between North Korea and Japan remain deeply strained due to historical grievances, North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes, and growing regional security tensions....
Yen Near 40 Year Low as Intervention Concerns Return
The Japanese yen has remained under sustained pressure in recent months as the gap between Japanese and U.S. interest rates continues to encourage investors...
Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Penalty Demand Ahead of Youth Safety Trial
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has been facing growing legal and regulatory scrutiny over allegations that its social media platforms...
Australia, Solomon Islands Deepen Ties After China Missile Test
Strategic competition in the Pacific has intensified in recent years as China expands its diplomatic, economic and security presence across island nations traditionally regarded...
Can Europe Afford NATO’s Ambitious Defence Spending Push?
NATO agreed at its 2025 summit in The Hague to dramatically increase defence spending after sustained pressure from United States President Donald Trump for...
Can US Stocks Extend Their Rally as Chip Shares Rebound and Oil Prices Fall?
United States stock markets have enjoyed a strong start to the second half of the year, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a...