Trump makes election security a key issue ahead of US midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his focus on election security ahead of November's midterm elections, reviving claims that the 2020 presidential election was...
Hormuz shipping slumps as US and Iran intensify Gulf conflict
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level since May on Thursday, as escalating military action between the United States and...
Xi unveils China’s vision for a new global AI order
Chinese President Xi Jinping has positioned China as the leader of a new global artificial intelligence (AI) order, using the opening of the World...
How Digital Discount Platforms Are Reshaping Household Spending in 2026
The way households manage their spending has changed more in the past three years than in the previous three decades. Rising costs of living,...
Russia Sees No Immediate Return to Ukraine Peace Talks
The Kremlin said on Thursday that there is no immediate prospect of resuming peace negotiations with Ukraine, although Moscow remains open to future dialogue...
Maine ICE Shooting Puts Senator Susan Collins in Tough Re-Election Spot
Republican Senator Susan Collins faces renewed political pressure in Maine after a fatal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) traffic stop shifted attention away from...
Vance Says Some Israeli Officials Tried to Influence US on Iran Deal
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has accused some members of the Israeli government of attempting to influence American public opinion to undermine Washington's agreement...
ASEAN Expands Myanmar Engagement Ahead of Key Summit
ASEAN's special envoy on Myanmar will continue engaging with all stakeholders in the conflict-hit country, including armed resistance groups, as Southeast Asian foreign ministers...
Ukraine to Vote on New Government Amid Defence Row
Ukraine's parliament is set to approve a new wartime government on Thursday as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's latest cabinet reshuffle sparks widespread criticism over the...
Iran Warns Strait of Hormuz Is a ‘Red Line’ as US Iran Conflict Deepens
Iran declared on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz is an inviolable "red line," warning that any further U.S. attacks on its infrastructure would...