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Facing economic pressure at home and uncertainty from Washington, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and China’s Xi Jinping are cautiously reopening channels once frozen by mistrust. A Carefully Calculated Reset When Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing, the visit was framed not as a grand diplomatic pivot, but as a calculated adjustment to a […]
With US forces massing in the Middle East, Israeli and Saudi officials are engaging Washington behind closed doors as President Trump considers options ranging from renewed diplomacy to targeted attacks on Iran. A Critical Week for Middle East Stability Washington has become the focal point of intense diplomatic and military deliberations this week as senior
Washington escalates pressure on Tehran over its nuclear programme while deploying major naval and air assets, raising fears of another dangerous confrontation in the Middle East. Diplomacy Under the Shadow of Force Tensions between the United States and Iran are once again nearing a critical point. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to
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A growing US naval and air deployment near Iran is raising fears of escalation, as Washington signals support for unrest inside the country and Tehran warns of all-out war. Rising Tensions at Iran’s Doorstep A rapidly expanding US military presence near Iran has intensified fears of a major regional escalation in the Middle East. President
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Once the most trusted architect of China’s military reforms, combat veteran Zhang Youxia now faces accusations of disloyalty—raising deep questions about power, paranoia, and stability under Xi Jinping. A Trusted General Becomes a Warning Sign In modern China, loyalty to President Xi Jinping has long been seen as the ultimate shield. But the sudden downfall
Washington eyes reduced frontline presence against North Korea while urging Seoul to lead deterrence efforts A Strategic Pivot in U.S. Military Planning The United States is signaling a significant recalibration of its military posture on the Korean Peninsula, according to a newly released Pentagon policy document. The strategy outlines a future in which South Korea
Escalating tensions between Washington and Ottawa highlight shifting global alliances, economic nationalism, and uncertainty in the US‑led world order Relations between the United States and Canada, long considered one of the most stable and cooperative bilateral partnerships in the world, have entered a new phase of uncertainty. Former and current US President Donald Trump has
A scenic view of Greenland’s icy coastline highlighting the Arctic landscapes that have drawn rising numbers of international tourists amid growing geopolitical attention. Greenland’s tourism industry, once buoyed by growing global curiosity about the Arctic, is now navigating an unexpected challenge: geopolitical uncertainty. Renewed interest from U.S. President Donald Trump in acquiring the island has
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A winter scene at Kyiv Zoo showing animal enclosures operating on emergency power amid freezing temperatures and ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid. As freezing temperatures grip Ukraine’s capital, staff at Kyiv Zoo are fighting a daily battle not only against winter, but against the cascading effects of Russia’s continued attacks on the country’s energy
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The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture, briefly taken offline hours after a historic restart. Japan’s long-anticipated return to nuclear power faced a fresh setback this week after a technical malfunction forced one of the world’s largest nuclear power plants back offline just hours after it was restarted. The incident highlights the fragile balance
