Ethiopia and Sudan Expel Diplomats as Rivalry Threatens to Widen Horn of Africa Conflicts
Ethiopia and Sudan have closed each other's consulates near their shared border and expelled diplomatic staff, marking a further deterioration in relations as both...
Why Is France Facing Another Wave of Protests Ahead of Its Presidential Election?
France is preparing for another major wave of demonstrations and strikes as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to contain growing public unrest five months before...
Will Democrats’ Midterm Victory Change US Arms Sales to Taiwan?
Taiwan expects continued bipartisan support in the United States for its defence capabilities despite the Democrats' victories in the midterm elections, although uncertainty remains...
Security Guarantees for Russia: The Concession Hiding in Abu Dhabi
On 10 and 11 November, negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will meet in Abu Dhabi for a second round of US-mediated...
Why Did US Stock Futures Rebound After Democrats’ Midterm Sweep?
US stock futures recovered from sharp early losses on Wednesday as investors reassessed the implications of Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories, including the potential impact...
Why Did Zelenskiy Award Melania Trump Ukraine’s Highest Honour for Humanitarian Work?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, First Class, recognising her contribution to humanitarian efforts...
Colombia Ends Petro’s ‘Total Peace’ Approach With Tougher Rules for Armed Groups
Colombia’s Congress has approved legislation that replaces former president Gustavo Petro’s “total peace” approach with stricter conditions for members of illegal armed groups seeking...
Who Is Abdul El-Sayed? Michigan Elects First Muslim to the US Senate
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s open US Senate seat, according to media projections, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. His...
Could a New US-Iran War Derail Trump’s Artificial Intelligence Boom?
A renewed US military campaign against Iran could undermine one of President Donald Trump’s biggest economic priorities: maintaining America’s lead in artificial intelligence. While...
Did Trump’s Senate Endorsements Cost Republicans Control of the US Senate?
President Donald Trump's influence over the Republican Party suffered a major setback in the 2026 midterm elections after several candidates he personally backed lost...