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...
Kazakhstan Faces Pressure to Boost Oil Exports as Hormuz Risks Raise Supply Concerns
Kazakhstan's Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said international partners are urging the country to increase oil exports as concerns grow over disruptions to energy supplies...
China and Hong Kong Stocks Fall as Gulf Tensions Weigh on Investor Sentiment
Chinese and Hong Kong equities declined on Wednesday as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following a fresh exchange of...
Dollar Steady as US Iran Tensions and Inflation Data Keep Markets on Edge
The U.S. dollar held largely steady against major currencies as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East with expectations surrounding key U.S....