Kushner Says Gaza Reconstruction Will Wait for Hamas Disarmament
Kushner also met Hamas officials on Sunday in a rare direct encounter as Washington seeks to move its Gaza plan forward.
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Brazil Calls for UN Reform as It Assumes G20 Presidency
Brazilian President Lula has underlined the urgency of reforming the UN Security Council by calling for the removal of the…
US Suspects Russia Developing Space-Based Nuclear Weapon
The international community is waiting to see how the authorities respond and what happens next.
The International Court of Justice’s Decision on Preventive Measures against Israel
South Africa called for interim measures to prevent further harm to Gaza, finding that Israel had violated its obligations.
US Sanctions Threat Causes Disruption in Turkish-Russian Trade
The recent threat of US secondary sanctions targeting Turkish banks and companies has complicated Turkey-Russia trade relations.
China Offers Security Support to Hungary in Unprecedented Move
China’s move is seen as a diplomatic victory within the European Union, especially given Hungary’s growing affinity with Beijing.
What’s behind Germany’s Unconditional Support for Israel?
After October 7, 2023, Germany began to gradually lose credibility in the eyes of the world.
Brazilian President Compares Gaza War to Holocaust, Sparking Diplomatic Tensions
Brazilian President Lula da Silva said: ‘What is happening in Gaza is not a war, it’s a genocide’, and likened…
Rising Geopolitical Risks and Declining Maritime Security in the Red Sea
Houthi attacks are causing significant economic and security problems in the region, impacting the global economy and maritime security, and…
Munich Security Conference Focuses on Israel and Ukraine
Israel’s war on Gaza and Russia’s war on Ukraine are among the top topics to be discussed by the Munich…
Interpol’s AI-driven Breakthroughs Propel Global Investigations
Kavanagh highlighted the deployment of preventative policing models empowered by AI, allowing authorities to proactively identify high-crime risk areas and…
Global Gas Market: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Global gas production slightly exceeds consumption, yet ongoing geopolitical risks threaten the balance between supply and demand.
India’s Smartphone Export Aspirations Face Hurdles Amid Tariff Concerns
India’s export rates for smartphones stood at 25% in 2023, a fraction of China’s 63% and Vietnam’s staggering 95%.
Is a Regional War at the Door in the Middle East?
Western support for Israeli war crimes and human rights abuses will unleash chaos in international politics.
Russia and China Celebrate Record $227 Billion Trade Volume
The record trade volume underlines the importance of the Russia-China alliance in a world undergoing rapid geopolitical change.
Asia’s Defense Spending Soars Amid Economic Slowdown
Japan plans to double military spending by raising defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027, and Taiwan has proposed…
IISS Releases Annual Armed Conflict Survey, Highlighting Key Global Hotspots
The 2023 armed conflict survey by IISS identifies intractability as the defining feature of the current global conflict landscape.
Saudi Arabia Surprises Analysts with Cancellation of Oil Expansion Plan
Low oil prices, while benefiting US domestic interests, challenge Gulf allies such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
AI, Latest Trends and Future Prospects: What’s the Way Forward?
This year will be a time of technological innovation, but also a time of reflection and adaptation as we navigate…
