Afghan Trade Holds Steady in 2025 Despite Pakistan Border Closures
Afghanistan’s trade showed surprising resilience in 2025, despite repeated closures of key border crossings with Pakistan. The disruptions, linked to ongoing security tensions, could...
Over a Dozen Journalists Detained in Venezuela Amid Political Turmoil
At least 14 media workers were detained on Monday in Caracas while covering events related to the political upheaval in Venezuela. The arrests occurred...
China Bans Exports of Military-Use Items to Japan Amid Taiwan Tensions
China has banned exports of dual-use items goods, software, and technologies that can serve both civilian and military purposes to Japan. The move follows...
India Antitrust Probe Finds Tata Steel, JSW, SAIL Colluded on Prices
India’s competition watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has found that major steelmakers including Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and state-run SAIL breached antitrust...
UN Warns of Venezuela Instability, Questions Legality of U.S. Maduro Seizure
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised alarm over growing instability in Venezuela following the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro, as the UN Security...
Mystery Trader Nets $400,000 After Bet on Maduro’s Ouster
An unknown trader has made a profit of more than $400,000 after correctly betting that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro would be removed from power....
Captured and Charged: Maduro in U.S. Court
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in a New York federal court to sweeping narcotics and weapons charges, calling his arrest a...
Ukraine Allies Move to Lock In Security Guarantees at Paris Summit
Ukraine’s key allies are meeting in Paris to turn broad political promises into concrete security commitments as discussions over a possible ceasefire with Russia...
Trump to Meet U.S. Oil Giants After Maduro Ouster, Eyes Venezuela Oil Revival
The Trump administration is planning meetings with top U.S. oil companies to discuss reviving Venezuela’s oil industry following the dramatic U.S. military operation that...
Denmark: Take Trump’s Greenland Ambitions Seriously
Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, stated that U. S. President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland must be taken seriously, although she emphasized that...