18 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Russian Economist Dismissed Over Ukraine War Cost Warnings

Andrey Klepach, a prominent economist, has been dismissed from his position as chief economist at Russia's state development bank VEB. His removal follows public disclosure of a sp…

18 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Can China’s new Arctic Sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?

Shipping companies have become increasingly interested in alternative trade routes through the Arctic in recent years as conflicts, such as the US war on Iran, restrict vital route…

18 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

China Implements Stricter Exit Regulations

In a strategic move to consolidate state control, China has introduced stringent border regulations effective from September 15. These measures are aimed at intensifying scrutiny o…

17 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Democrats Criticize Trump's Reduction of US-South Korea Military Drills

UPDATE — Aug 17, 21:00 UTC: The new article reveals that President Trump announced the decision to scale back military exercises just hours before they commence

17 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Will Europe hear a landmark Russian climate change case?

Today, there are only 1,813 of them remaining, according to the latest census, after conquest, disease outbreaks and assimilation by Russian settlers as well as industrialisation d…

17 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Chinese Encroachment Claims Stir India-China Tensions

China's alleged encroachment into Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh has reignited longstanding territorial disputes and fueled political tensions in New Delhi. A report by a fa…

16 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Yasukuni Shrine: Japan's Lingering Wartime Controversy

Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine remains a contentious symbol in the geopolitics of East Asia. It famously memorializes nearly 2.5 million individuals, predominantly Japanese soldiers and c…

15 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

USS Washington to Relieve USS Lincoln Amid Middle East Tensions

The United States is repositioning its naval assets in the Middle East, with the USS George Washington set to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln. The Abraham Lincoln has been constrai…

15 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

South Korea Seeks Formal End to Korean War

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has extended an olive branch to North Korea by proposing dialogue aimed at officially concluding the Korean War. Despite the armistice signed i…

15 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

China Eyes Strait of Hormuz Tactics for Taiwan

Recent developments have intensified concerns surrounding China's potential military strategies towards Taiwan. Inspired by Iran's disruption tactics in the Strait of Hormuz, Beiji…

15 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Japanese Defense Minister's Shrine Visit Provokes Regional Tensions

Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi recently paid homage at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on the anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender. This site, which memorializes 2…

15 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Taiwan Secures Defence Budget Amid Prolonged Political Standoff

After an unprecedented delay spanning 266 days, Taiwan's opposition-led legislature has ratified the government's $93 billion defence budget, preserving crucial funding for a drone…

15 Aug 2026 · Americas

Lula Holds Narrow Lead Over Bolsonaro as Brazilian Election Nears

In the latest political dynamics of Brazil, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintains a slim lead over right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, ahead of the upcoming October elec…

11 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Catastrophic Long March 7A Launch Failure in China

A critical failure occurred with China's Long March 7A rocket, which exploded shortly after liftoff from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan. The rocket was carrying a satellite int…

10 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Taiwan Conducts Extensive Military Drills Amid Invasion Threat

Taiwan has commenced its most extensive annual military exercises, intended to simulate a comprehensive response to a hypothetical invasion by China. These drills, spanning ten day…

10 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Tropical Storm Dolphin Impacts China with Heavy Rains and Winds

Tropical Storm Dolphin has unleashed severe weather on eastern China, bringing torrential rains and strong winds that have necessitated the evacuation of over a million residents. …

09 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Typhoon Dolphin Forces Mass Evacuations and Flight Cancellations in Eastern China

China is on high alert as Typhoon Dolphin approaches its eastern coast, prompting the cancellation of over 1,600 flights and the evacuation of approximately 500,000 residents. The …

06 Aug 2026 · Americas

US Imposes Sanctions on Cuban Military Officials and Firms

The United States has escalated its pressure upon the Cuban government, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing targeted sanctions against five companies and eight individua…

06 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

US Implements Strategic Controls to Counter China's Tech Ascendancy

The United States has imposed restrictions on the import of foreign-made humanoid robots, aligning with broader strategies to mitigate China's technological ascent. This initiative…

05 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Tibet Faces Cultural Strain Under New Chinese Ethnic Law

The recent implementation of China's Ethnic Unity Law marks a significant shift in Beijing's approach to fostering national cohesion across its diverse ethnic landscape. This legis…