EU warns China’s rare earth curbs are a ‘great risk’, weighs response
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned that China’s tightening of export restrictions on rare earth metals and battery materials poses a “great risk” to Europe and said Brussels is considering all options in response, including coordinating with
Thailand, Cambodia to sign ceasefire in Malaysia with Trump in attendance
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will travel to Malaysia on Saturday to sign a ceasefire agreement with Cambodia, a ceremony to be witnessed by US President Donald Trump, after the prime minister decided to skip the main ASEAN summit following
Opinion | The World at a Crossroads: Power Shifts, Digital Hegemony, and the End of Linear Politics
At the dawn of 2025, the world appears as a space where powers intersect rather than merely collide. Geography alone no longer defines the balance of influence; technology, economy, and knowledge now weave the threads of new hegemonic maps. We
France’s Lecornu reappointed prime minister days after resigning
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister and tasked him with forming a new government, in a high-stakes bid to end weeks of political crisis and pass a crucial budget for 2026. The move came
New massacre in Gaza’s Shuja’iyya as Israel intensifies attacks
The Israeli military continues its escalating assault on the Gaza Strip with no sign of a ceasefire, committing a new massacre in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City. The airstrike left 29 people dead and over 50 injured —
Opinion | America’s Retreat: Can China and Russia Seize Global Leadership?
Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 and his renewed commitment to “America First” policies, his most controversial decision has been the sweeping tariffs, sparking a new wave of trade protectionism that pits the United States directly
Israeli assault on Gaza intensifies amid deepening humanitarian crisis
The Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip has escalated at an alarming pace, entering its seventh month with a significant surge in civilian casualties and injuries. The ongoing blockade continues to prevent the delivery of essential food and medical supplies,
Egypt, Jordan, and France call for immediate ceasefire, int’l support for Gaza reconstruction
The leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and France held a joint phone call with US President Donald Trump on Monday to discuss securing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as stated by the Egyptian presidency. The call took place after a trilateral
US launches ‘successive’ strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
The United States has launched a series of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, residents said on Sunday, with American fighter jets targeting multiple areas and neighbourhoods, including in the governorates of Sanaa, Saada, al-Bayda, and Dhamar. Eyewitnesses reported that
Seeing the World Twice: A Journey through Life’s Contrasts
I believe I have seen the world from both sides, like those who have lived twice. In the early stages of my life, I earned a Bachelor of Science degree followed by a Bachelor of Arts. Later, I pursued studies