Ceasefire Shakes Dollar Dominance
The US dollar is heading for its sharpest weekly decline since January, as global markets react to a fragile ceasefire linked to tensions involving...
Warships Over Words: Taiwan Questions China’s “Peace” Narrative
Taiwan is raising alarm over a sharp increase in Chinese military activity, even as Beijing publicly promotes dialogue and cooperation with the island’s opposition....
Ukraine Braces for a Season of Pressure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned that the coming months will be among the most difficult of the war, with Ukraine facing simultaneous military...
Xi Draws a Red Line on Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued one of his clearest warnings yet on Taiwan, stating Beijing will “absolutely not tolerate” any move toward independence....
When “Civilisation” Becomes a Threat
In the midst of escalating tensions with Iran, former US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning: comply, or “a whole civilisation will die...
Hungary Faces Pivotal Election That Could End Orban Era
Viktor Orban, Hungary’s longest-serving prime minister, faces the most serious threat to his 16-year rule, with opinion polls indicating that the centre-right Tisza party,...
Taiwan Opposition Leader Urges Peace in China as Party Skips Defence Talks
Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng Li-wun has sparked controversy by travelling to China to promote what she calls a “peace” initiative, while lawmakers in Taipei...
Kenya Rejects UN Abuse Findings in Haiti Mission
A dispute has emerged between Kenya and the United Nations over allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse linked to a UN backed security mission...
Israel Strikes Lebanon as Ceasefire Unravels and Oil Shock Deepens
Renewed strikes by Israel on Lebanon have exposed the inherent fragility of the ceasefire framework involving the United States and Iran. Announced as a...
Trump Escalates Eonomic Pressure with 50 Percent Tariff Threat over Iran Arms
Donald Trump has threatened to impose sweeping 50 percent tariffs on any country supplying weapons to Iran, signaling a shift from direct military confrontation...