Why Is Washington Talking Directly to Myanmar’s Military Government?
The Trump administration has opened direct talks with Myanmar's military-installed government, marking a significant shift from Washington's post-coup policy of sanctions and diplomatic isolation.
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Could US-Russia Energy Deals Bring Russian Gas Back to Europe?
Talks between senior US and Russian officials are raising the possibility of a new energy relationship between Washington and Moscow, including a potential role...
Three Years After October 7, Gaza Remain Trapped in the War’s Aftermath
Three years after Hamas-led militants attacked communities in southern Israel, Israelis and Palestinians are marking the anniversary from profoundly different but equally traumatic realities.
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Can an IEA Oil Reserve Release Contain the Global Diesel Price Shock?
The International Energy Agency is preparing to consider another release of emergency oil and diesel reserves as surging fuel prices put growing pressure on...
Can France Fix Its Debt Problem Without ECB Help?
France's worsening borrowing costs are putting renewed pressure on the country's fragile public finances, but the Bank of France says Paris must resolve the...
Why Has Yemen’s War Escalated Again and What Does It Mean for the Red Sea?
Yemen's long-running war has entered another dangerous phase, with Houthi missile and drone attacks on airports in southern Yemen and Saudi Arabia coinciding with...
Why Is North Korea Taking a Stronger Line on Taiwan and Russia?
North Korea is increasingly positioning itself alongside China and Russia on some of the most contentious security issues confronting the United States, highlighting the...
Can Energy, Debt and AI Turn the Next Global Shock Into a Growth Crisis?
The global economy is facing an increasingly complicated combination of risks, with prolonged energy disruptions, record public debt and the rapid expansion of artificial...
UK May Expel Israeli Diplomats Over Possible Jerusalem Consulate Closure
Britain may expel Israeli diplomats if Israel follows through with an order to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem. This order was made...
French Police Fire Tear Gas as School Protests
Police used tear gas against protesters blocking high schools in France on Tuesday, amid large demonstrations involving students, teachers, and parents. Many protesters carried...