The UK, Canada, Germany and several other countries on Wednesday condemned Israel’s decision to approve 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying the move violated international law and ris...
A 21-year-old volunteer member of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed during protests over the Islamic Republic's worsening economic situation, authorities said Thursday. Iran's civilia...
2025 was a year heavily dominated by US President Donald Trump's disruptive policies. While some of his actions caused harm, African governments also managed to improve their geo-political position....
📋 Key Facts ✓ Fighting groups are active in the Sahel region ✓ These groups are putting increased pressure on Mali ✓ ...
Nigeria's myriad of security problems continues to pressure security forces. At least 9 soldiers were killed when their convoy struck a landmine before attackers opened fire on January 4. It happened ...
Iranians took to the streets in new protests against the clerical authorities overnight despite an internet shutdown, as rights groups warned on Sunday that authorities were committing a "massacre" to...
Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who called for renewed protests on Sunday, has gained popularity among demonstrators, with many chanting his name. Pahlavi enjoys "brand recognition”, said Meh...
United States President Donald Trump has invited Colombian leader Gustavo Petro to the White House, days after accusing him of trafficking cocaine and threatening military action against his governmen...
US President Donald Trump has been told by the CIA that Venezuelan now interim president Delcy Rodriguez and other senior officials from Maduro's government are the best bet to maintain stability, sou...
Malaysia’s tourism minister has urged the public to be more friendly to visitors and take cleanliness seriously as the country ramps up preparations for Visit Malaysia 2026, after several government a...
Shanghai, mainland China’s commercial and financial hub, has pledged to step up policing its manufacturing sectors to curb prolonged payment cycles that affect thousands of supply-chain vendors. Gu Ju...
Protests around Iran over its economy have continued on January 6, with demonstrators holding a sit-in at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, later dispersed by security forces. It all comes down to a currency in ...
Brazil is preparing to waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens travelling for tourism and business, local media reported on Wednesday citing government sources, in a move that would mark a signif...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, riding high in opinion polls, is expected to call a general election in the coming months to capitalise on her popularity and seize the opportunity to rebuild a...
The U.S. government should be conducting itself with "Strength. Force. And Power" according to senior White House aide Stephen Miller.The deputy chief of staff for policy is part of Trump's inner circ...
On December 16, Chinese President Xi Jinping, on receiving a work report from Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, said the city should proactively align with the country’s 15th five-year plan ...
Australia’s government is “disappointed” with China’s decision to impose new beef import tariffs, with one industry group warning the move could damage trade worth over A$1 billion (US$667 million) be...
As Iran's nationwide protests increase the pressure on Iran’s civilian government and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Ammar Maleki, Director/Founder o...
📋 Key Facts ✓ A Japanese official warned about the yen's sudden weakness. ✓ Traders perceive higher potential for government interv...
Nearly 30% of Japan's population is 65 or older, and many still work. Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images Japan has adapted to an aging workforce with government support and job programs. Nearly ...