China Slams Philippine Scrutiny of Education Links as Tensions Deepen
China has sharply criticized the Philippines after Manila raised concerns over the influence of Chinese state linked institutions in its education sector, describing the...
Can ASEAN’s Re Engagement With Myanmar Revive Peace or Legitimize Military Rule?
Thailand has called for a more flexible approach to engaging with Myanmar, signalling a potential shift in ASEAN's strategy toward one of its most...
Iran Denies US Talks as Trump Again Pulls Back from Military Action
Iran on Monday denied that any negotiations were taking place with the United States, directly contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that talks were...
European Stocks Rise as Iran Diplomacy Hopes Ease Energy Fears
European stock markets opened August on a positive note Monday as investor sentiment improved following renewed hopes for diplomacy between the United States and...
Why the Iran War Is Creating an Oil Refining Boom That Won’t Last?
The Iran war has transformed one of the energy industry's least celebrated businesses into one of its most profitable. Refining margins have surged to...
Hungary’s Business Elite Faces New Reality After Viktor Orban’s Exit
Hungary's corporate landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades as businesses that flourished under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban adjust to a...
Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Official in Rare Public Contact
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in a rare...
Taiwan Deepens US Military Cooperation Amid China Pressure
Taiwan has signaled that its military cooperation with the United States is stronger than widely understood, as Taipei continues to deepen defense coordination with...
Will Hamas Disarm Before Israel Meets Its Gaza Commitments?
Hamas says implementation of the newly announced U.S.-brokered Gaza peace framework will depend on Israel first fulfilling commitments made under a previous agreement reached...
Can Spain and Morocco Stop Europe’s Biggest Border Surge in Years?
Spain and Morocco have reinforced security around the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after an unprecedented surge saw around 49,000 migrants cross by land and...