Geopolitics
Nepal’s Social Media Shutdown Sparks Deadly Protests
Violent protests erupted across Nepal on Monday, leaving at least 19 people dead and over 100 injured in the country’s worst unrest in decades. The
French Government Collapses Amidst Debt Crisis, Triggering Political Uncertainty
France’s political landscape is in turmoil following the collapse of Prime Minister François Bayrou’s government on Monday. A no-confidence vote, resulting in 364 votes against
Apple Expands in India with New Bangalore Store
Apple is significantly expanding its presence in India’s burgeoning tech market. A new retail store, located in the upscale Phoenix Mall in Bangalore, will open
Trump Shifts Pressure to Ukraine After ‘Productive’ But Vague Summit with Putin
Following a lengthy summit with Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump declared their talks “productive”. Still, it revealed no concrete deal to end the war in
White House Slams India for Buying Russian Oil, Threatens More Tariffs
The Trump administration has sharply escalated its pressure on India, with a top aide accusing New Delhi of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine through its
China Grills Nvidia Over Potential ‘Backdoor’ Risks in AI Chips
China is now raising concerns about potential security risks in Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence chip. This creates a cloud of uncertainty over the U.S. company’s
EU Chief Accuses China of Rigging Trade Ahead of Tense Summit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has launched a blistering attack on China’s trade practices, accusing Beijing of “rigging” the system and demanding a
Fear Grips Bangladesh Garment Hubs as Trump’s 35% Tariff Looms
A wave of fear is sweeping through Bangladesh’s garment industry as workers face the threat of mass job losses following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement
Trump Escalates Trade War with 50% Copper Tariff, Signals Pharmaceuticals Next
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his global trade war on Tuesday, announcing a massive 50% tariff on all copper imports. The surprise move, revealed during
Japan’s H-2A Rocket Soars One Last Time
Japan successfully marked the end of an era in its space program on Sunday, launching its workhorse H-2A rocket for the 50th and final time.
Iran Strikes Expose Cracks in Anti-West Alliance
When Israel and the United States struck Iran this month, the world watched for the reaction from its powerful partners, China and Russia. Instead of
Tensions Flare as Israel Strikes Lebanon, Both Sides Allege Truce Violations
On Friday, Israeli warplanes launched a series of coordinated airstrikes across a stretch of hilltops in southern Lebanon, escalating regional tensions. Lebanese security sources confirmed
World Politics on a Knife’s Edge: Navigating a New Era of Chaos
For decades, it seemed as though we understood the basic rules of global politics. Established alliances, clear power dynamics, and international institutions existed, although imperfect,
China’s Rare Earth Dominance Has a Risky Weak Spot: Myanmar
While Beijing tightens its grip on global rare earth exports, a critical vulnerability has emerged in its supply chain: a deep reliance on war-torn Myanmar.
Markets Roar Back to Life as Mideast Ceasefire Sends Oil Tumbling
Global markets rallied, and oil prices tumbled 4% on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The news marked a
Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Aids Military, US Official Says
A senior U.S. official has accused Chinese AI firm DeepSeek of aiding Beijing’s military and intelligence operations and using shell companies in Southeast Asia to
Gulf Allies Brace for Fallout After US Strikes on Iran
Bahrain and Kuwait, key Gulf nations hosting major U.S. military bases, scrambled to make emergency preparations on Sunday, fearing the conflict with Iran could spill
Ukraine Seizes Territory in Russia’s Kursk Region, Top Commander Reveals
Ukraine’s top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has revealed that his forces now control a 90-square-kilometer area within Russia’s Kursk region, where approximately 10,000 Russian soldiers
UN Chief Warns of ‘Dangerous Escalation’ After US Strikes on Iran
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a stark warning on Saturday, branding the US strikes on Iran as a “dangerous escalation” and a “direct threat
Iran Likely Moved Key Assets Before US Strike, Warns of Escalation
The U.S. air strikes likely failed to catch Iran completely by surprise, according to Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. He argues
US Attack on Iran Ignites Fierce Political Divide in Washington
While most of the country was asleep, news of U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear sites sparked an immediate and fierce political battle in Washington. The