Kremlin Says British and French Arsenals Must Be Part of Nuclear Disarmament Talks
Moscow has signalled that future nuclear arms negotiations cannot exclude Britain and France, even as Russia and the United States remain the primary actors...
South Korea Opens Door to Chinese Tourists With New Visa-Free Entry
Seoul has launched a visa-free entry program for Chinese tourist groups, hoping to boost its slowing economy and improve relations with Beijing.Starting this week,...
China’s New K Visa: A Strategic Play for Global Tech Talent
As the U.S. raises costs for foreign skilled workers, Beijing is seizing the opportunity with its new K visa program designed to lure international...
Germany Pledges Record $14 Billion for Global Climate Action
Berlin has raised the bar on international climate financing, committing €11.8 billion ($13.81 billion) in 2024 the highest amount ever in a bid to...
How the Nobel Peace Prize Is Decided: Behind the World’s Most Prestigious Award
On October 10, the world will turn its eyes to Oslo as the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate is announced. But behind the golden...
Trump’s Elusive Quest for the Nobel Peace Prize
Donald Trump’s repeated efforts to secure the Nobel Peace Prize have drawn both media attention and scholarly critique. The Nobel Peace Prize, established in...
How a U.S. Government Shutdown Could Affect Financial Markets
Government shutdowns in the United States, once seen as rare emergencies, have increasingly become recurring features of partisan gridlock. The current risk stems from...
UN Budget Cuts Spare Senior Staff, Hit Lower Ranks Hard
The United Nations is preparing to slash its 2026 budget by 15%, but the burden will fall disproportionately on lower-ranking staff. A draft plan...
Trump Says South Korea, Japan to Provide Billions “Upfront”
President Donald Trump said South Korea would follow Japan in providing “upfront” investments for U.S. projects, citing Seoul’s pledge of $350 billion. Japan recently...
Erdogan: Talks With Trump Yield ‘Meaningful Progress’
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington produced “meaningful progress” on trade and defense. The two leaders...