Thai PM calls early election as border conflict and political chaos escalate
Thailand is once again entering a familiar cycle of political instability. Over the past two decades, a mix of military coups, court rulings, and...
UN warns displaced Gazans at risk of deadly floods as shelter supplies blocked
After two years of war, Gaza’s infrastructure has been shattered, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced people living in makeshift tents across rubble-filled areas....
U.S. Aid Cuts Leave Kenya’s Children Vulnerable to Starvation
Severe drought, conflict, and economic hardship have left Kenya’s Turkana county among the world’s most food-insecure regions. In 2025, the sudden suspension of U.S....
Nepal Counts $586 Million Economic Blow from ‘Gen Z’ Anti-Graft Protests
Nepal’s government says the youth-led anti-corruption protests that erupted in September and ultimately forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign have inflicted more...
Russian Central Bank Denounces EU Asset-Use Plan as Illegal
Russia’s central bank has sharply condemned European Union proposals to use its frozen assets, calling the idea a direct violation of international law and...
India Opens Door to Chinese Talent as Modi Rebalances Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure
India has quietly eased visa restrictions for Chinese professionals, a striking shift after years of severe scrutiny following the 2020 border clashes. The move...
Trump Moves to Reclaim Ceasefire as Thai–Cambodian Clashes Escalate
Border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has entered its fifth day, marking one of the most violent flare-ups since July. Heavy artillery and rocket...
Modi Seeks Relief as Trump’s Tariff Pressure Intensifies
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held his third phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump since Washington sharply raised tariffs up to 50% on...
U.S. Strategy Shakeup Forces Tough Questions on Germany and Japan
A startling moment at a Berlin security conference captured the anxiety now spreading across U.S. alliances. When the U.S. ambassador to NATO suggested Germany...
Trump Threatens to Cut State Funding Over ‘Anti-Innovation’ AI Laws
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order warning that states with restrictive artificial intelligence regulations risk losing access to a massive $42 billion...