Somaliland Opens Taiwan Office Amid China and Somalia Pressure
Somaliland has reaffirmed its right to choose its international partners as it opened a new representative office in Taiwan, deepening ties between two politically...
US Businessman Detained in Myanmar After Writing Coup Memoir
Myanmar authorities have detained American businessman Adam Castillo upon his return to the country, according to sources familiar with the matter. Castillo, a former...
SpaceX IPO Surge Fuels China Space Race Despite Persistent Tech Gap
The record $75 billion SpaceX initial public offering has intensified momentum in China’s commercial space industry, with startups accelerating fundraising and IPO plans to...
Shanghai Stocks Rise on Iran Peace Hopes
Chinese and Hong Kong markets rebounded on Friday as investor sentiment improved following signs of a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and...
Mali Al Qaeda Affiliate Offers €2 Million Bounty on President
Mali's al Qaeda linked group Jama'at Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) has announced a €2 million reward for information leading to the whereabouts...
Taliban Arrests Raise Fears for Afghan Women
The United Nations says Taliban authorities in western Afghanistan arrested at least 30 women in Herat for allegedly violating the government's hijab regulations. According...
US Plans NATO Force Cuts in Europe
The United States is reportedly preparing a significant reduction in the military assets it allocates to NATO operations in Europe, according to a New...
Global Stocks Surge as Iran Peace Hopes Push Oil Lower
Global financial markets rallied on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace agreement with Iran could be signed within days, raising hopes...
China Sanctions Philippine Defence Chief Amid South China Sea Dispute
China has imposed sanctions on Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, accusing him of making remarks that harmed China's interests and...
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...