Russia Claims Full Control of Luhansk Region
The Russian Defence Ministry announced on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, including the last...
Kremlin Demands Ukraine Withdraw from Donbas
The Kremlin on Wednesday said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should have ordered his forces to leave Donbas “yesterday” to end the “hot phase” of...
Australia Braces for Iran War Fallout as Albanese Prepares National Address
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to deliver a rare national address on Wednesday, signaling the gravity of the escalating crisis in the...
US Senator Warns Taiwan: Learn from Hong Kong
Taiwan should heed the lessons of Hong Kong and not underestimate China’s intentions, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis said on Tuesday during a visit by...
China Keeps Energy Exports Locked as Southeast Asia Faces Widespread Shortages
Southeast Asian nations are facing mounting energy and fertilizer shortages as the war in Iran disrupts global supply chains. Governments in countries such as...
Myanmar Junta Signals Managed Power Shift
Since the Myanmar coup 2021, the country has been under the tight grip of the military, known as the Tatmadaw. The coup ousted the...
Allies Under Strain: Albanese Pushes Back as Trump Questions Australia’s Role in Iran War
Tensions within Western alliances have surfaced publicly after Donald Trump criticized Australia’s level of support in the ongoing Iran conflict, prompting a sharp and...
European Stocks Climb and Oil Falls as Markets React to Trump’s Iran Negotiation Signals
European stock indexes rose on Wednesday while oil prices eased, following reports that the United States is seeking a month-long ceasefire with Iran. U.S....
Russia and North Korea to deepen Ties
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited North Korea for the first time to meet Kim Jong Un. This meeting underscores the growing network of states...
Iran War Deals Harder Blow to Natural Gas Than Oil
At first glance, the war in the Middle East involving Iran appears to be hitting both oil and natural gas markets with equal force....