Could Najib’s Possible Pardon Put Malaysia’s Anti Corruption Fight at Risk?
Malaysia’s ruling coalition has said that people convicted in high profile corruption and abuse of power cases should serve their full sentences, as reports...
Is China’s AI Rise Deepening the US Technology Security Battle?
The United States has accused Chinese artificial intelligence companies of systematically copying technology from American AI firms, escalating an already tense technology relationship between...
Could Israel’s Consulate Closure Order Escalate Its Diplomatic Rift With Britain?
Israel has ordered the British consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days, while British diplomats assigned to a US led Gaza coordination...
Republicans Make Muslim Identity a 2026 US Midterm Campaign Issue
Muslims and Islam are increasingly becoming subjects of political campaigning ahead of the November 3, 2026 US midterm elections, as Republican candidates in several...
Zelenskiy Says US Envoys Presented “Decent Ideas” for Ukraine Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner presented several “decent” and potentially worthwhile ideas during weekend discussions aimed...
Russia Rejects De-Dollarisation Push as Putin Prepares for BRICS Summit
Russia has rejected the idea that it is pursuing formal de-dollarisation, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov saying Moscow remains open to any acceptable payment...
UK Moves to Ban Goods From Israeli West Bank Settlements
Britain is set to announce a trade ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking a significant shift in...
Iceland Summons US Ambassador Over Trump’s Flag Map
Iceland summoned U.S. Ambassador Billy Long after President Donald Trump shared a social media map depicting Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the...
Canada Hits US Goods With New Tariffs as Trade Talks Stall
Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, escalating an 18 month trade dispute between the two neighbouring countries after...
Iran Threatens Economic Warfare as Houthi Attacks Raise Regional Tensions
Iran has threatened the United States with what it calls “economic warfare” and warned of further military action as the six month old conflict...