Bangladesh Votes in Landmark Post-Uprising Election Amid High Hopes
Bangladeshis turned out in large numbers on Thursday for a historic election widely seen as a turning point after the 2024 ouster of long-time...
China Becomes Main Gateway for Foreign Cars Entering Sanctioned Russia
After Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the European Union, United States, Japan and South Korea imposed sweeping sanctions restricting vehicle exports to Russia. Major...
Ten Dead in Rare Canadian School Shooting, Female Suspect Among Victims
Ten people, including the suspected shooter, were killed after a woman opened fire at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday...
U.S. Greenlights Venezuela Oil & Gas Expansion With New License
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued a new general license authorising American goods, technology, software and services to support oil and gas exploration and...
The paradox of digital sovereignty in an interconnected global economy
The concept of the nation-state, defined by clear physical borders and absolute authority within them, is facing an unprecedented challenge from the architecture of...
Netanyahu to Press Trump on Broader Iran Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, with Iran diplomacy expected to dominate discussions....
Bangladesh’s Election Flashpoints: The February 12 Stakes
Bangladeshis will vote on Thursday, with around 128 million eligible participants. This election is seen as important for the country's return to democracy after...
Estonia Sounds Alarm: Russia’s Military Buildup Targets Europe’s Power Balance
Russia does not plan to attack any NATO country this year or next, according to Estonia's foreign intelligence service. However, Russia is rapidly rebuilding...
Beijing Reasserts Grip on Hong Kong Security After Jimmy Lai Jailing
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China has issued a new policy white paper reaffirming its authority over national security in Hong Kong, a move that closely followed the sentencing...
Fitch Says Poland Risks Rating Downgrade Without Debt Stabilization
Poland's public finances will be closely monitored as it approaches its next election scheduled for late-2027. According to a Fitch Ratings analyst, debt levels...