Kallas: Europe Is No Longer Washington’s Core Focus
Europe is no longer the primary strategic focus of the United States, and the shift is structural rather than temporary, EU foreign policy chief...
Rwanda Seeks Arbitration Over Britain’s Cancelled Asylum Deal
Rwanda has filed an arbitration case against Britain over a cancelled asylum deal that Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped in 2024. The agreement, signed...
EU and Vietnam to Expand Cooperation on Minerals, Chips and ‘Trusted’ 5G
The European Union and Vietnam are set to boost trade and investment in critical minerals, semiconductors, and strategic infrastructure, according to a draft joint...
A Year Into Trump Presidency, ‘Pivot to China’ Gains Momentum
Since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025 with an “America First” agenda, U.S.-China relations have been marked by escalating trade...
Trump Says US, South Korea Will ‘Work Something Out’ After Tariff Threat
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States and South Korea would “work something out” following his surprise announcement that U.S. tariffs on...
Taiwan, US Deepen Cooperation on AI, Tech and Drones
Senior officials from Taiwan and the United States held high-level talks on cooperation in artificial intelligence, advanced technology, and drone development, underscoring the growing...
US Intelligence Questions Venezuela Interim Leader’s Cooperation
U.S. intelligence assessments have raised doubts about whether Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, is prepared to fully cooperate with Washington’s strategy for the country,...
Bangladesh’s Youth Drift Back to Old Parties After Hasina’s Fall
Young Bangladeshis were at the heart of the 2024 uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s long rule, driven by anger over repression, unemployment, and dynastic...
US Faces UN Backlash Over Legal Aid Cuts for Migrant Children
United Nations human rights experts have strongly criticised the Trump administration’s decision to cut legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children facing immigration proceedings in...
Japan’s Yen Wobbles as Election Gamble Triggers Crisis of Confidence
Japan’s weakening yen has become a focal point of market anxiety as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi heads into a snap election framed around aggressive...