Trump’s $30 Trillion Bond Truce Hangs by a Thread
Since the upheaval caused by President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs in April, which triggered a sharp sell-off in U.S. Treasuries, the administration has...
Every Mineral Matters in the New Metals Age
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) now lists 60 critical minerals, covering roughly 80% of mined commodities, reflecting a shift in how metals are valued...
South Korean President Pledges Full Disclosure on Jeju Air Crash Anniversary
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung apologized to families of the 179 victims of the Jeju Air crash on Monday, marking the first anniversary...
Syria Opens Criminal Investigation Into Assad-Era Mass Grave
Syria’s new government has ordered troops to guard a remote desert military site east of Damascus after a Reuters investigation revealed it was used...
Thailand, Cambodia Pledge to Reset Ties After Deadly Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to rebuild political mutual trust following weeks of intense border fighting, according to a joint communique released by China...
Nepal Rapper-Turned Mayor to Run for PM After Youth Protests
Nepal’s political landscape is shifting ahead of March 5 parliamentary elections as rapper-turned Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, widely known as Balen, teams up with...
South Korea Prosecutor Accuses Ex–First Lady of Bribery, Power Abuse
South Korea’s special prosecutor has concluded a year-long investigation alleging that Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, accepted bribes...
China Rings Taiwan With Live-Fire Drills, Tensions Spike
China launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, mobilising army, naval, air force and artillery units under what it called its “Justice Mission 2025” drills....
Trump–Zelenskiy Talks Near Deal, Donbas Still the Dealbreaker
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy say they are closer than ever to a peace agreement to end the war in...
Nigeria Averts Unilateral U.S. Action Through Joint Airstrikes
By cooperating with the United States on Christmas Day airstrikes, Nigeria may have averted unilateral military action threatened a month ago by former President...