Report: China’s Rare Earth Magnet Exports Fall
The decrease came even before China announced a significant expansion of its export licensing regime this month – a development analysts say could foreshadow deeper controls in the coming weeks.
Saudi Arabia in Talks with U.S. for Robust Defense Pact
audi Arabia is in advanced discussions with the Trump administration to secure a new defense agreement that could see Washington extend formal security guarantees to the kingdom, similar to the U.
Russia, China Using AI to Escalate Cyberattacks on the United States
ussia, China, Iran, and North Korea have dramatically ramped up their use of artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct cyberattacks and spread disinformation targeting the United States, according to new findings released by Microsoft on Thursday.
Israel’s Genocide in Gaza: A Crime of Urbicide?
srael's decades-long policy of violence and genocide in Palestine continues to escalate before the eyes of the world.
South Africa: Genocide Case against Israel Will Proceed Despite Ceasefire
outh African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed that his country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will continue, despite the recently announced ceasefire in Gaza, which has been hailed as a breakthrough in ending nearly two years of war.
The Day Has Come to Give Palestine Recognition Its Due
ast September, the 80th opening session of the United Nations General Assembly led nine more countries, all considered members of the Western world, to recognize the Palestinian state.
The Birth, Weakening and Death of the Iran Nuclear Deal
However, the UN Security Council voted to completely scrap the JCPOA on September 27, 2025.
Venezuela to Close Norway Embassy Over Nobel Peace Prize
enezuela said on Monday it will close its embassy in Norway, days after exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, deepening a diplomatic rift between the government of President Nicolás Maduro and Western nations.
Dozens Killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes, Border Crossings Closed
eavy fighting erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border over the weekend, leaving dozens dead on both sides and prompting the closure of all major crossings, officials said on Sunday, in the most serious confrontation between the neighbors since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul four years ago.
Hamas Releases First Batch of Israeli Captives Under Ceasefire Deal
amas has released the first group of Israeli captives as part of a highly anticipated ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the devastating genocide in Gaza, marking a tentative step toward peace after nearly two years of relentless fighting.
Taiwan Accelerates ‘T-Dome’ Missile Shield to Counter China
aiwan’s President Lai Ching-te announced on Thursday that the island is fast-tracking development of a new “T-dome” missile defense network, a system designed to intercept high-altitude threats amid escalating military pressure from China.
Hybrid Warfare: Europe Grapples with Surge in Drone Intrusions
uropean leaders are sounding the alarm after a sudden surge in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) incursions across the continent, raising fears that what was once a nuisance has escalated into a strategic campaign of “hybrid warfare.
Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Trump Peace Plan
President Donald Trump hailed as a “historic breakthrough,” Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan that aims to halt fighting in Gaza and begin the release of hostages and prisoners after two years of devastating war.
Gold Hits $4,000 Milestone for First Time
old surged past the $4,000 per ounce mark for the first time in history on Wednesday, extending its remarkable year-long rally as investors sought safety amid deepening global turmoil, renewed fears over government debt, and expectations of aggressive U.
Outgoing French PM Lecornu Begins Talks to End Political Crisis
rance’s outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu began two days of emergency consultations on Tuesday in a last-ditch attempt to resolve the country’s escalating political crisis, just a day after tendering his resignation following the collapse of his government — the shortest-lived administration in modern French history.
Australia and Papua New Guinea Sign Landmark Defense Pact
ustralia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed a landmark defense treaty that will allow Australian troops access to PNG military bases and enable up to 10,000 Papua New Guineans to serve in Australia’s armed forces, in what analysts describe as a major step to counter China’s growing influence in the Pacific.
Global Protests Erupt After Israeli Interception of Gaza Aid Flotilla
ens of thousands of people have taken to the streets across the world after Israeli forces intercepted a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza, sparking a wave of protests demanding sanctions against Israel and an end to its blockade of the besieged Palestinian territory.
EU to Fund Ukraine with Loans Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
uropean Union leaders on Wednesday discussed a new scheme to sustain long-term financial and military assistance to Ukraine by leveraging hundreds of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets, a move Moscow condemned as “theft.
UN Calls for Restraint amid Deadly Youth Protests in Morocco
nited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged Morocco to uphold the rule of law and ensure accountability following a week of escalating youth-led protests that have left at least three people dead and hundreds injured, marking one of the country’s most significant outbreaks of unrest in over a decade.
Japan’s Chief Negotiator Defends Tariff Deal with the US
apan’s top trade negotiator has defended the country’s new tariff agreement with the United States, describing President Donald Trump as a “tough but gracious negotiator” and insisting that the deal — which sets tariffs on most Japanese exports at 15% — represents a fair outcome for both sides despite domestic criticism that Tokyo conceded too much.
