China’s Covert Infowar in the Philippines: How Beijing Weaponized Social Media Against U.S. Interests
China allegedly funded a social media influence campaign in the Philippines to undermine U.S. interests and weaken support for Manila’s pro-American policies. Internal documents...
French PM Lecornu Resigns, Cites Political Parties’ Intransigence
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced his resignation on Monday, stepping down amid a deadlock in political negotiations. Speaking at Matignon Palace, Lecornu...
Two Years On: Ex-Hostage’s Haunting Story Mirrors Gaza War’s Unending Grief
As the Gaza war reaches its two-year mark, former Israeli hostage Tal Shoham revisits Kibbutz Be’eri once a peaceful community, now a haunting symbol...
Ukraine’s Path to EU Membership Faces Tough Test, With or Without Hungary’s Objections
Senior European Union officials visiting Ukraine have delivered a clear message to Kyiv: the road to EU membership remains long and demanding. While Brussels...
Hong Kong Stocks Slip Ahead of Holiday; Gold Miners Shine Amid Record Bullion Surge
Hong Kong stocks eased on Monday as investors locked in profits from the recent rally and adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Mid-Autumn...
Russia Claims Massive Overnight Drone Barrage, 251 Shot Down Including 61 Over Black Sea
Russia’s defence ministry said on Monday that its air defence units destroyed 251 Ukrainian drones overnight the majority over the country’s southwest. Of these,...
Global Markets Surge as Japan Elects Takaichi, Bitcoin and Gold Hit Records
Markets reacted sharply on Monday after Sanae Takaichi, a fiscal and monetary dove, was elected as the new leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic...
Japan Set to Appoint Its First Female Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi’s Rise and What Comes Next
Japan is on the verge of a historic political shift as Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative and long-time Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) member, is...
Drone Heading Toward Moscow Shot Down by Russian Forces
A drone heading toward Moscow was shot down by Russian air defence units early Monday, according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. The mayor announced the...
Indonesia’s Deadliest Disaster of 2025: School Collapse in East Java Claims 50 Lives
A devastating collapse at the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, has left at least 50 people dead and 13 still...