Hungary emerges as unexpected stage for possible Trump-Putin peace talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday he will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin later in the day, as Budapest begins...
Japan’s fractured politics could hinder Takaichi’s economic revival plans
After a week of political upheaval, Sanae Takaichi appears poised to become Japan’s next prime minister when parliament votes on October 21. Her rise,...
Foreign Investors Boost Japan Stock Buying on Hopes of Takaichi’s Premiership
Foreign investors extended their heavy buying of Japanese stocks for a second consecutive week, as optimism grew that Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader Sanae...
Egypt Hikes Fuel Prices, Freezes Them for a Year to Ease Budget Strain
Egypt has struggled for years with ballooning subsidies, a foreign currency crunch, and rising debt, pushing authorities to gradually reduce state spending on energy....
India Slashes Russian Oil Imports by Half After U.S. Talks – White House
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, India has become one of Moscow’s largest crude buyers, taking advantage of discounted oil despite Western sanctions. The United...
Parliament Sets Tuesday Vote for Japan’s Next PM
Japan is entering a pivotal political transition following the resignation of its previous prime minister, triggering a leadership contest within the ruling Liberal Democratic...
Mongolian Prime Minister Zandanshatar Resigns After Just Four Months in Office
Mongolia has faced persistent political instability in recent years, with frequent cabinet reshuffles and public anger over corruption and economic stagnation. The country’s semi-parliamentary...
Deadly Protests Shake Peru as New President Jeri Faces Crisis Days Into Term
Peru has been mired in political turmoil for years, with six presidents in less than a decade. The latest upheaval came when Congress ousted...
The Shadow Commander Behind Pakistan and Afghanistan’s New Border War
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have surged to their highest levels in decades, following deadly cross-border clashes that have pushed both nations to the...
EU Unveils ‘Fortress Europe’ Plan to Counter Drones, Secure Borders
The European Commission on Thursday unveiled a set of four “flagship” defense projects designed to boost the bloc’s ability to defend itself by 2030.The...