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Is Soft Power the New Hard Power? Decoding Brand Finance’s 2026 Rankings
While the world fixates on tariffs, sanctions, and military posturing, a quieter shift is reshaping international influence. At the World Economic Forum in Davos...
Why American Friction with France and the UK Could Change China’s Calculus in the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific is a regional flashpoint that could see several potential armed conflicts if missteps are taken and de-escalation and deterrence are not applied....
Bitcoin Drops Below $70,000, Erasing Post-Trump Victory Gains
Bitcoin dropped below the significant $70,000 mark on Thursday, continuing a decline without signs of recovery. It fell by 3.8% to a low of...
Beyond the Crisis: The Enduring Disputes Between the U.S. and Iran
The United States and Iran are set to hold important talks in Oman, as tensions in the region rise with President Donald Trump's threat...
New START nuclear treaty set for extension as US, Russia close in on deal
The United States and Russia are close to reaching an agreement to extend the New START nuclear arms control treaty beyond its expiration. This...
US Drone Makers Target Asia Amid Rising China Threat
Several U.S. drone companies debuted at the Singapore Airshow this week, aiming to expand sales beyond Pentagon contracts to Asian nations increasingly wary of...
Taiwan Reassures Stability of US Relations Amid Trump–Xi Talks
Taiwan’s relations with the United States remain “rock-solid” and ongoing cooperation will continue unchanged, President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday, following a phone call...
Trump Endorses MAGA Prosecutor in Georgia Race to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed a conservative local prosecutor in the special election to replace former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, backing Clay...
New York City Joins WHO Health Network After US Withdrawal
New York City has joined the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), its health department said on Wednesday, following President...
Commodities Slide as Global Tensions Ease; Precious Metals and Oil Hit Hard
Commodity prices fell sharply on Thursday, with losses spanning precious metals, oil and industrial metals, as easing geopolitical tensions and a firmer U.S. dollar...