Government Prepares Major Offensive as Fighting Escalates in Jonglei State
South Sudan’s military has ordered civilians, United Nations personnel, and aid workers to leave three counties in Jonglei State ahead of a major operation...
Russia Draws Red Line on Territory as Peace Talks Yield No Breakthrough
The Kremlin has reaffirmed that Ukraine must cede the entire Donbas region as a precondition for any peace deal, underscoring how entrenched Moscow’s territorial...
Dragon and Elephant Rhetoric Signals Thaw in China-India Ties
China’s President Xi Jinping described China and India as “good neighbours, friends and partners” in a message to Indian President Droupadi Murmu marking India’s...
Gold at $5,000: Why the World Is Rushing Into the Ultimate Safe Haven
Gold has surged to a historic high above $5,000 an ounce, capping one of the strongest rallies in modern market history. The metal gained...
Washington Signals Strategic Shift as Seoul Steps Forward on Nuclear Deterrence
The United States and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation on Seoul’s pursuit of a nuclear-powered submarine, marking a significant evolution in the...
America’s Arctic Chill Sends Shockwaves Through a Globalised Gas Market
A severe Arctic blast sweeping across the U.S. Northeast and Midwest has sent natural gas prices soaring, reviving a familiar but increasingly global problem:...
Taipei Watches Beijing Closely as China’s Top General Falls Under Probe
Taiwan has stepped up its monitoring of China after what it calls “abnormal” changes within Beijing’s military leadership. The concern follows China’s announcement that...
Ukraine and Russia Deadlocked Over Donetsk as Peace Talks Resume
Ukraine and Russia remain at an impasse over the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, a dispute that has stalled efforts to negotiate a lasting...
Vietnam’s To Lam Secures Second Term as Party Chief
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam was re-appointed on Friday as head of the ruling Communist Party for another five-year term after a unanimous vote...
India, EU Poised to Announce End of Free Trade Talks
India and the European Union are expected to announce the conclusion of long-running negotiations on a free trade agreement on Tuesday, according to Indian...