Could Israel’s Consulate Closure Order Escalate Its Diplomatic Rift With Britain?
Israel has ordered the British consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days, while British diplomats assigned to a US led Gaza coordination...
Is the Global Economy Running Too Hot for Financial Markets?
The global economy has entered the second half of the year with surprising strength despite two wars, sharply higher energy prices and persistent geopolitical...
Republicans Make Muslim Identity a 2026 US Midterm Campaign Issue
Muslims and Islam are increasingly becoming subjects of political campaigning ahead of the November 3, 2026 US midterm elections, as Republican candidates in several...
Zelenskiy Says US Envoys Presented “Decent Ideas” for Ukraine Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner presented several “decent” and potentially worthwhile ideas during weekend discussions aimed...
Russia Rejects De-Dollarisation Push as Putin Prepares for BRICS Summit
Russia has rejected the idea that it is pursuing formal de-dollarisation, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov saying Moscow remains open to any acceptable payment...
UK Moves to Ban Goods From Israeli West Bank Settlements
Britain is set to announce a trade ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking a significant shift in...
Iceland Summons US Ambassador Over Trump’s Flag Map
Iceland summoned U.S. Ambassador Billy Long after President Donald Trump shared a social media map depicting Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the...
Could Europe’s Gas Crisis Leave Lasting Scars on Its Economy?
Europe is heading toward another difficult winter for its energy system, but this time the problem comes at a particularly sensitive moment. European natural...
Can Southeast Asia Drive China’s Next Clean Tech Export Boom?
China’s clean technology industry is entering a new phase. After years of rapidly expanding exports to developed markets, particularly Europe, Chinese manufacturers are increasingly...
Canada Hits US Goods With New Tariffs as Trade Talks Stall
Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, escalating an 18 month trade dispute between the two neighbouring countries after...