US Signals ‘Flexibility’ for Troops in South Korea Amid Rising Regional Threats
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that while the U.S.-South Korea alliance remains focused on deterring North Korea, Washington is open to giving...
EU Races to Finalize 2040 Climate Goal Ahead of COP30 Summit
The European Union is holding urgent talks on Tuesday to finalize a new climate target before the COP30 U.N. summit in Brazil, hoping to...
Officials Say Trump’s Tariffs ‘Here to Stay’ as Supreme Court Reviews Legality
U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs face scrutiny at the Supreme Court this week, as justices hear arguments on whether he overstepped his...
Australia Warns China’s Military Build-Up ‘Demands a Response’
Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles warned that operations to protect vital sea trade routes are becoming increasingly dangerous amid what he called “the biggest...
South Korea’s Lee Says Economy ‘Out of Crisis,’ Eyes AI and Shipbuilding Boost
President Lee Jae Myung declared that South Korea’s economy has “turned a corner,” crediting determined government action over the past five months to overcome...
Trump Backs Cuomo, Threatens NYC Funds if Mamdani Wins
In a stunning move on the eve of New York City’s mayoral election, U.S. President Donald Trump broke party lines to endorse former Democratic...
Turkey Leads Push for Gaza Peace as Ceasefire Frays
Foreign ministers from several Muslim-majority countries gathered in Istanbul on Monday to discuss the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, as both Israel and Hamas accuse...
China Extends Visa Waiver Scheme, Eyes Closer EU Ties
China will extend its visa-free entry program for several countries, including France, until December 31, 2026, and add Sweden to the list starting November...
Valencia Regional Leader Resigns Over Deadly Floods Mismanagement
Carlos Mazon, the leader of Spain’s eastern Valencia region, announced his resignation on Monday over his administration’s handling of last year’s devastating floods that...
Taiwan Dismisses China’s Protest Over Japan PM Meeting at APEC
Taiwan has brushed off China’s protest over a meeting between its representative and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at last weekend’s APEC summit, calling...