Trump’s Security Roadmap Omits North Korea, Raising Hopes for 2026 Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump’s new global security roadmap makes no mention of denuclearising North Korea, breaking a tradition in U.S. policy since 2003. The...
China to Boost Domestic Demand with Proactive Policies in 2026
China’s top decision-making body, the Politburo, announced plans to expand domestic demand and support the economy with “more proactive fiscal policy” and “appropriately loose...
Indonesia Estimates $3 Billion Needed for Sumatra Flood Recovery
Indonesia’s Sumatra island faces a massive reconstruction challenge after deadly floods and landslides caused by cyclones killed 950 people and left 274 missing. Neighboring...
Syria Marks One Year Since Assad’s Overthrow Amid Ongoing Challenges
Syrians are commemorating the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, as the nation struggles to rebuild after more than a decade of war. Celebrations...
China Conducts Carrier Drills Near Japan Amid Rising Tensions
China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier carried out around 100 take-offs and landings near Japan’s southwest islands over the weekend, sparking a diplomatic clash between the...
Netanyahu Eyes Second Phase of Gaza Plan Ahead of Trump Talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the second phase of the U.S.-brokered plan to end the Gaza war is “close,” but warned major issues...
Nigeria Secures Release of 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren, Local TV Reports
Around 100 schoolchildren abducted in a mass kidnapping in Niger state have been released, according to Channels Television. The attack on St. Mary’s Catholic...
Congress Unveils Record $901 Billion Defense Bill, Surpassing Trump’s Request
U.S. lawmakers have released a massive $901 billion defense policy bill for 2026, exceeding President Donald Trump’s own spending request and marking the largest...
China’s Exports Rebound as Trade Shifts Away from the U.S.
China’s exports rose far more than expected in November, climbing 5.9% year-on-year after a contraction the previous month. The rebound was driven almost entirely...
Germany’s New Foreign Minister Heads to Beijing as Berlin Hardens China Policy
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrives in Beijing for his first official visit as Germany adopts a tougher, more coordinated stance toward China. The...