U.S. Set to Exit World Health Organization Amid Funding Dispute
The United States is scheduled to officially withdraw from the World Health Organization on Thursday, in a move that has drawn warnings about potential...
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Arrives in Davos for Talks with Trump on Peace Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Switzerland on Thursday to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, signaling a...
Italy Refuses to Join Trump’s “Board of Peace” Initiative
Italy has declined participation in U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”, a global initiative designed to address conflicts such as Gaza before...
South Korean Court Jails Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo for Role in Martial Law Crisis
South Korea has a painful historical memory of martial law, often associated with authoritarian rule, military dominance, and the suppression of democratic freedoms. Since...
Vietnam Communist Party Congress Tightens Security: Delegates Use Pre-Set Tablets, No Mobile Phones
Delegates attending Vietnam’s once-in-five-years Communist Party congress, which began on Monday, have been placed under strict security measures. They were issued Samsung tablets that...
At Least 39 Dead After High-Speed Train Collision in Southern Spain
A catastrophic railway accident in southern Spain on Sunday night left at least 39 people dead and 122 injured, marking the country’s worst train...
Tech Sector Growth Hinges on Sustainable Value Chains, Report
The technology sector could generate $800 billion in value by 2030 by focusing on nature, according to a World Economic Forum report. This is...
A More Dangerous World: Geopolitical Rivalries Drive Top Global Risks for 2026
The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026 identifies geoeconomic confrontation as the biggest risk for the year, followed by concerns about interstate conflict,...
Trump Says Iranian Crackdown Easing, Tehran Denies Death Sentences
Iran has been engulfed in nationwide protests triggered by economic hardship, which escalated into one of the deadliest waves of unrest since the 1979...
China’s Dependence on Iranian Oil: Strategic Leverage and Exposure
China has emerged as the largest buyer of Iranian crude, importing more than 80% of Iran’s oil exports in 2025. This amounted to around...