Putin Hails Progress in Russia–North Korea Alliance
Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Moscow, reaffirming that Moscow-Pyongyang relations are “going to plan.” The meeting...
NZ Insurer Tied to Sanctioned Russian, Iranian Oil Shipments
A Reuters investigation has revealed that a little-known New Zealand-based insurer, Maritime Mutual, played a major role in keeping global shipments of sanctioned Iranian...
Meta, TikTok, Snap to Comply With Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Australia has passed a landmark law banning users under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, effective December 10. The legislation among...
Japan’s Takaichi to Nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
During a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace...
Trump, Takaichi Seal Rare Earth Pact to Counter China’s Grip
During President Donald Trump’s visit to Japan, he and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a framework agreement to strengthen U.S.-Japan cooperation on rare earths...
West Bank Bloodshed: Israeli Forces Kill Three Palestinian Militants
Israeli security forces killed three Palestinian militants in the Jenin refugee camp area of the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to Israeli police....
China, ASEAN Upgrade Trade Deal for Digital, Green Era
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) first launched their Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) in 2010, which significantly boosted trade and investment...
Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace Talks in Istanbul End Without Peace Deal
Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan held in Istanbul have concluded without any breakthrough, according to Afghan state media and a Pakistani security source....
Singapore Watchdog Seeks Public Input on Merger, Settlement Rule Changes
Singapore’s Competition and Consumer Commission (CCS) has invited public feedback on proposed updates to two key guidelines governing merger reviews and settlement procedures in...
Afghan Women Return to Global Football in FIFA Refugee Tournament
Women’s sports were banned in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover in 2021, forcing many female athletes to flee. Most members of the former national...