US, Saudi Strikes on Iran Backed Groups Escalate Gulf Conflict
The United States and Saudi Arabia carried out coordinated airstrikes against Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, marking Washington's first direct military action...
Is the AI Investment Boom Losing Momentum?
Asian stock markets extended their sharp selloff on Wednesday as investor concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) valuations deepened ahead of a crucial round of...
The Privatisation of War and the International Law to Combat It
Modern conflicts are not just waged by state sponsored armed forces. In the last two decades there has been a rapid growth in the...
Can the United Nations Break the Cyprus Peace Deadlock?
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has launched a renewed diplomatic effort to revive Cyprus peace negotiations, holding separate meetings with Greek Cypriot and...
Nasdaq Futures Fall as AI Chip Concerns Weigh Ahead of Big Tech Earnings
Nasdaq futures declined on Tuesday as investor concerns over artificial intelligence chip demand, rising corporate spending and intensifying Chinese competition weighed on technology stocks...
France Faces Fourth Heatwave as Bordeaux Wildfire Burns 42,000 Hectares
France is preparing for its fourth major heatwave of the year as soaring temperatures and prolonged drought continue to fuel one of the country's...
Trump hosts Netanyahu and Zelenskiy as Ukraine and Iran wars intensify
U.S. President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Washington on Tuesday as the wars in...
Can Russia Establish Peace as Basis for Advancing Sudan’s Development?
Russia and Sudan established diplomatic relations after the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991. Prior to that, the Soviet Union had closely knit ties with...
Global Leaders Head to Addis Ababa for First-Ever World Public Summit in Africa
Africa is set to make history as it hosts the World Public Summit for the first time, with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, welcoming global leaders...
Beyond the Message: Why Public Trust Is Won Long Before a Crisis Ends
Governments have become remarkably efficient at producing information. During crises, official statements, emergency regulations and public updates appear almost instantly. Yet recent global emergencies...