Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Near as Hormuz Risks Persist
Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran rose after President Donald Trump said a peace agreement could be signed within...
Pope Leo Visiting the Canary Islands to Meet Migrants
Pope Leo has traveled to the Canary Islands as the final stop of his week long visit to Spain, placing migration and human dignity...
Could Hormuz Reopening Trigger an OPEC Crisis?
The Strait of Hormuz has long been the most important chokepoint in global energy markets, carrying nearly one fifth of the world's oil and...
Why Is China Expanding Maritime Pressure Around Taiwan?
Taiwan has sharply rejected China's latest maritime patrol east of the island, declaring that its sovereignty "cannot be violated" after Beijing concluded a days...
Bill Gates to Testify in Congressional Probe of Epstein Case Handling
Bill Gates is scheduled to appear before the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of an investigation into the Justice Department's...
Netanyahu Confirms Re Election Bid as Polls Show Growing Public Opposition
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek another term in office, his Likud party announced, ending speculation after U.S. President Donald Trump said he...
Russia and Syria Discuss New Role for Military Bases After Assad Era
Russia said it is in discussions with Syria over a possible "reformatting" of its military facilities in the country, signaling a potential adjustment to...
Xi Visit Strengthens China North Korea Ties Amid Shifting Regional Alliances
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a high profile two day visit to North Korea, with both Beijing and Pyongyang portraying the trip as a...
Philippines Protests China Floating Platform at Disputed Shoal
The Philippines has called on China to remove a floating structure placed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, escalating long...
China Inc Quietly Cuts Jobs as AI Adoption Reshapes Workforce and Hiring
A wave of “quiet layoffs” is emerging across Chinese companies as firms rapidly adopt artificial intelligence tools while trying to avoid visible mass unemployment...