Bangladesh’s Youth Drift Back to Old Parties After Hasina’s Fall
Young Bangladeshis were at the heart of the 2024 uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s long rule, driven by anger over repression, unemployment, and dynastic...
The World Isn’t “Unstable.” It’s Fragmenting
According to the Global Risks outlook, power has shifted decisively away from diplomacy and toward sanctions, supply chains, trade barriers, and financial pressure. Conflict...
Philippines, US Conduct Joint Sail Near Disputed Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines and the United States have conducted a joint maritime sail in the South China Sea, underscoring growing military cooperation between the two...
Japan Warns US Alliance at Risk Over Taiwan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has warned that Japan’s security alliance with the United States would effectively collapse if Tokyo failed to respond to...
NATO’s Rutte Says Arctic Talks with Trump Aim to Keep Russia, China Out
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday that discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump in Davos focused on defending the Arctic against potential...
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...