Trump’s Gaza Peace Deal Brings Hope of Hostage Release and Ceasefire
Israeli hostages could be released as early as Saturday under a U.S.-brokered plan to end the war in Gaza, according to a source briefed...
Trump’s Domestic Crackdown: Inside the Plan to Investigate Liberal Groups and Reshape Dissent
The roots of this campaign trace back to Trump’s “law and order” rhetoric during the 2020 protests, where he labeled left-wing demonstrators as “domestic...
Political Stability Calms French Bond Markets as Snap Election Fears Recede
France’s bond markets remained stable on Thursday as investors expressed cautious optimism that the country will avoid a snap parliamentary election and reach an...
Cameroon’s Biya Seeks Eighth Term Amid Growing Discontent and New Challenge
Cameroon’s longtime leader Paul Biya, in power since 1982, is running for an eighth term in Sunday’s presidential election a move that could keep...
Taliban Foreign Minister’s Visit to India: A Strategic Shift in Afghanistan-India Engagement
Afghanistan’s Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in India on Thursday for a six-day visit aimed at deepening political and economic engagement marking...
Beyond the Handshake: Strategic Aims of the Putin-Aliyev Meeting in Tajikistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev have agreed to hold a bilateral meeting in Tajikistan, according to Russia’s state news agency...
China’s Rare Earth Stranglehold: A Global Threat to Defence and Tech
China has announced a fresh round of rare earth export restrictions, expanding controls on processing technology and clarifying that exports to foreign defence and...
Japanese Stocks Get Record Weekly Foreign Inflows Ahead of Leadership Vote
Foreign investors poured a record 2.48 trillion yen ($16.26 billion) into Japanese equities during the week ending October 4, according to Japan’s Ministry of...
China Spends $114 Billion During Golden Week, Makes 888 Million Trips
China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism reported that domestic spending reached 809 billion yuan ($113.5 billion) during the eight-day Golden Week holiday, which combined...
Beijing Steps Up Hybrid Warfare, Readies for Possible Strike on Taiwan, Says Taipei
Taiwan’s defence ministry has warned that China is ramping up military activities around the island and improving its ability to launch a surprise attack,...