Hamas Begins Hostage Release in Trump’s Bold Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Palestinian militant group Hamas released the first seven surviving Israeli hostages on Monday, marking the initial phase of a ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S....
NATO’s “Tectonic Shift” Spurs Theon’s €269M Move on France’s Exosens
In a major signal of Europe’s rearmament momentum, Theon International announced it will acquire a 9.8% stake in French defense firm Exosens for €268.7...
Taiwan Unveils ‘T-Dome’: High-Tech Shield Aimed at Blunting China’s Threats
Taiwan has announced plans to roll out a new, multi-layered air defence system called “T-Dome”, aimed at improving the island’s response to potential aerial...
Asia Stocks Reel from Trade Jitters, Wall Street Futures Rebound
Asian stocks tumbled on Monday as renewed tensions in the U.S.-China trade war reignited market volatility and investor caution. The drop followed U.S. President...
Americans, Not China, Bearing the Weight of Trump’s Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz a core part of his renewed protectionist trade policy was designed to force foreign exporters, especially China, to...
Xi Calls for More Women in Power as China Faces Gender Gap in Leadership
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for greater participation of women in politics and national governance, saying gender equality must be “truly internalised”...
China’s Exports Surge Past Forecasts Despite Fresh U.S. Tariffs, Beijing Finds New Buyers Beyond Washington’s Reach
China’s exports and imports both outperformed expectations in September, underscoring the resilience of the world’s second-largest economy even as trade tensions with the United...
Google Warns Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Hard to Enforce, Won’t Make Kids Safer
Alphabet-owned Google has warned that Australia’s new law banning anyone under 16 from using social media will be “extremely difficult” to enforce and unlikely...
“The war is over” – Trump Praised in Israel Amid Fragile Gaza Ceasefire and Prisoner Exchange
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday to a hero’s welcome in the Knesset, as a tenuous Gaza ceasefire he helped broker...
A Deepening Pact: How Russia Could Be Powering North Korea’s Underwater Nuclear Ambitions
South Korea’s Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back told parliament on Monday that North Korea is “likely receiving various technologies” from Russia to advance its submarine...