U.S. Targets China’s Global Port Holdings in Maritime Push
BackgroundChina has spent years building a vast global network of ports, particularly through state-owned giants like COSCO, as part of its Belt and Road...
Foreign Investors Eye China’s $19 Trillion Stock Market Again
BackgroundFor years, China’s stock markets were viewed with skepticism by global investors, particularly after trade tensions with the U.S. and regulatory crackdowns made them...
Diplomatic Wins, Domestic Losses: Sharaa Struggles to Contain Syria’s Internal Divide
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Nine months after Ahmed al-Sharaa seized power in Syria, Damascus stands at a fragile crossroads. While Sharaa has scored major diplomatic wins, including U.S....
China Fires on Philippine Ships with Water Cannon in South China Sea
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China’s Coast Guard fired water cannon at Philippine ships near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday, accusing Manila of “illegal intrusion” and ramming...
UN Report Finds Israeli Leaders Incited Genocide in Gaza
A United Nations Commission of Inquiry reported that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, accusing high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of inciting...
Starmer Banks on Trump’s Royal Welcome for Political Shield
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing for the royal welcome of U. S. President Donald Trump during his state visit to Britain this week....
US Research: Russia Expanding Forced Re-Education of Deported Ukrainian Children
U. S.-funded research has found over 210 sites where Ukrainian children are reportedly taken for military training and forced re-education by Russia. Yale's School...
US-Qatar Defense Agreement Advances Amid Gaza Mediation Efforts
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Qatar and the United States are close to finalising an enhanced defence cooperation agreement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday, days...
Israel Says ‘Gaza Is Burning’ as Ground Offensive Begins
Israel announced the beginning of its planned ground operation into Gaza City, stating that "Gaza is burning," as military forces aim to dismantle Hamas's...
Trump Sues New York Times, Penguin for $15 Billion over Defamation
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President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, four of its reporters, and publisher...