Ballots Amid Bullets: Why Myanmar’s Junta Is Pushing an Election During Civil War
Myanmar’s military decision to hold a phased general election during an ongoing civil war stems directly from the February 2021 coup that overthrew the...
Vietnam Party Chief Lam Seeks Dual Role in Shift Toward China-Style Power Model
Vietnam’s Communist Party chief To Lam is seeking to combine his top party post with the state presidency, a move that would significantly alter...
Russian Strikes Leave Kyiv Homes Freezing as Winter Sets In
Kyiv residents dealt with severe cold in unheated apartments as engineers worked to restore power, water, and heat following recent Russian strikes. Since the...
Vitol to Load First Venezuela Diluent Cargo This Weekend
Commodities trader Vitol is set to load its first cargo of naphtha from the U. S. Gulf Coast to Venezuela this weekend as part...
Ethiopia Launches Ambitious $12.5 Billion Hub to Build Africa’s Biggest Airport
Ethiopian Airlines initiated a $12.5 billion construction project for Africa's largest airport in Bishoftu, set for completion in 2030.
Located 45 km southeast of Addis...
CIA Report: Cuba’s Economy Falters, but Regime’s Fall Not Inevitable
U. S. intelligence reports indicate a difficult economic and political situation in Cuba, but they do not provide strong backing for President Donald Trump's...
Iranian Guards Issue Stark Warning as Tehran Struggles to Contain Protests
Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared that maintaining security is a "red line" as they aim to control increasing protests that have emerged across the country....
Trump’s ‘Showy’ Immigration Crackdown Sparks Violent Confrontations
President Donald Trump's immigration policies are leading to increasing violence and conflict between migrants and U. S. citizens. A recent incident in Minneapolis saw...
A Show of Force in Strategic Waters: BRICS Trio Begins Joint Naval Drills
China, Russia, and Iran have started a week of joint naval exercises in South Africa's waters, referred to as a BRICS Plus operation aimed...
The Growth of Online Entertainment and the Challenge of Regulating Borderless Digital Services
Online entertainment did not edge its way into daily life. It took the fast lane and never looked back. Streaming platforms replaced fixed schedules....