Russia Revives Barter Trade to Bypass Western Sanctions
BackgroundBarter trade is making a comeback in Russia for the first time since the 1990s, as the country struggles under the weight of Western...
Israel’s Airstrike on Qatar Deepens Rift with Arab States
BackgroundIsrael’s bombing of Qatar has inflamed tensions with Arab states, reviving decades of hostility rooted in wars, peace deals, and unresolved disputes since Israel’s...
Trump Administration Plans UN Push to Restrict Global Asylum Rights
BackgroundSince World War Two, international agreements have safeguarded the right to seek asylum. The Trump administration, which has already reshaped U.S. immigration policy at...
Poland Rejects Trump’s Suggestion Drone Incursions Were a Mistake
BackgroundPoland, a frontline NATO state bordering Ukraine, has faced rising security risks since Russia’s invasion. A recent drone incursion into Polish airspace heightened concerns...
Philippines Condemns China’s ‘Nature Reserve’ in Disputed Shoal
BackgroundAccording to Reuters, the South China Sea remains one of Asia’s most contested regions, with China claiming nearly the entire waterway through its “nine-dash...
Israeli Strike in Doha Strains Trump-Netanyahu Alliance
BackgroundAccording to Reuters, U.S. President Donald Trump has maintained close ties with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite occasional disagreements. Israel has long acted...
EU Chief Vows New Measures Targeting Israel Over Gaza
Background
The war in Gaza has fueled divisions across Europe, with calls for the EU to pressure Israel mounting as civilian casualties rise. Previous attempts...
Protesters in France Disrupt Transport and Demand Macron’s Resignation
BackgroundFrance is facing heightened political unrest after parliament ousted Prime Minister François Bayrou in a no-confidence vote earlier this week over his austerity-driven budget...
India, EU Push to Bridge Trade Gaps as Deadline Nears
BackgroundIndia and the European Union restarted trade negotiations in 2022, but talks gained urgency after U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods...
Norway’s Stoere Vows to Keep Oil and Gas Exploration After Election Win
BackgroundNorway’s Labour Party-led government has secured a second term, but must now rely on a broader coalition of left-leaning parties, including the Greens and...