Vance’s Israel Visit Tests Fragile Gaza Truce and U.S. Mediation Strategy
U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s arrival in Israel marks Washington’s latest effort to stabilise a fragile ceasefire in Gaza and advance President Donald Trump’s...
French Police Hunt Louvre Thieves but Priceless Loot May Be Lost Forever
French authorities are racing to track down the thieves behind Sunday’s daring robbery at the Louvre Museum, where crown jewels were stolen in what...
Taiwan’s APEC Envoy to Pursue ‘Proactive’ Engagement Amid China Tensions
Taiwan’s representative to next week’s APEC summit in South Korea, Lin Hsin-i, said he will seek “proactive” exchanges with other leaders, marking Taipei’s effort...
US-Australia Rare Earths Deal Marks a Start, But China’s Grip Will Endure
The recent agreement between the United States and Australia to invest $3 billion in critical minerals and rare earths projects represents a significant step...
Poland Arrests Eight Over Suspected Russian-Linked Sabotage Plot
Polish authorities have detained eight individuals suspected of preparing acts of sabotage across the country, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Tuesday. The arrests...
Defiant Sarkozy Heads to Jail, Marking Historic Fall for Former French President
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will begin serving a five-year prison sentence on Tuesday after being convicted of conspiring to secure illegal campaign funds...
World Bank Restores Funding to Uganda With $2 Billion Development Boost
Uganda will receive more than $2 billion in new World Bank financing over the next three years, marking the full restoration of lending after...
From Mediator to Power Broker: Erdogan’s Gaza Gamble Pays Off
Turkey’s long-standing relationship with Hamas, once viewed as a diplomatic liability, has become a strategic advantage. By persuading the militant group to accept U.S....
Hardliner Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female PM
Sanae Takaichi made history on Tuesday as Japan’s first female prime minister after securing a decisive victory in the lower house vote, marking a...
Trump-Putin Summit Plans Hit Delay Amid Disagreements Over Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans for a swift summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest appear to have stalled after a key preparatory...