US Peace Institute Rebranded for Trump as Rwanda–Congo Deal Nears
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), a congressionally funded and officially independent institution, was thrust into political controversy after President Donald Trump’s name...
Bangladesh’s Gen-Z Revolution Hits an Election Wall
The National Citizen Party (NCP) emerged directly from the youth-led uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina from power in 2024. Formed by students and young...
Israel: Remains Handed by Hamas Not Those of Gaza Hostages
Israeli authorities have confirmed that the remains handed over by Hamas on Tuesday are not those of the last two hostages still in Gaza,...
Trump Warns: Countries Trafficking Drugs Into U.S. “Could Be Attacked”
President Donald Trump escalated his anti-narcotics rhetoric on Tuesday, warning that any country involved in trafficking illegal drugs into the United States could face...
EU Moves to Propose Using Russia’s Frozen Assets to Fund Ukraine
The European Commission is preparing a legal proposal to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s financial needs, according to multiple sources. EU leaders...
Myanmar Opium Cultivation Hits Decade High Amid Conflict
Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar has reached its highest level in a decade, rising 17% in the past year to 53,100 hectares, up from...
Trump Signs Taiwan Law, Boosting U.S.-Taiwan Ties, Provoking Beijing
President Donald Trump has signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act into law, requiring the U.S. State Department to review and update guidelines on how...
UK Delays Decision Again on China’s London Embassy, Raising Security and Diplomatic Concerns
Britain has postponed for the third time its decision on whether to approve China’s plan to build Europe’s largest embassy in London, a project...
Rebeca Grynspan Eyes UN Leadership, Calls for Equality and Reform
Rebeca Grynspan, Costa Rica’s former vice president and current secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development, is a frontrunner to become the...
South Korea’s President Lee Hails Trump, Hopes for North Korea Dialogue Restart
Since taking office in June, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pursued “pragmatic diplomacy” with major global powers, including the U.S. and China....