Politics

Canadian PM Mark Carney and UK's Keir Starmer signal willingness to reset China relations, challenging traditional Western intelligence alliance unity amid Trump uncertainty.

Kim Jong Un's daughter's public appearances may signal less about succession and more about North Korea's strategy to manage power transitions through bloodline legitimacy.

Despite record-high tariffs, $8 billion in Chinese goods reached the US through Vietnam in 2025. This reveals the complex reality of trade wars and supply chain adaptation.

Nuclear threats, climate change, and AI risks converge as humanity faces its greatest existential challenge. Can we step back from the brink?

IAEA holds emergency session as Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid raise fears of nuclear catastrophe. Expert missions inspect critical infrastructure amid winter warfare.

Panama's Supreme Court ruled Chinese-linked port concessions unconstitutional, prompting US celebration as Secretary Rubio hails victory against Beijing's hemispheric influence while raising questions about global trade routes.

Emmy-winning actress Catherine O'Hara, beloved for Schitt's Creek and Home Alone, dies at 71. Her death marks the end of a 50-year career that shaped modern comedy.

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens Sunday after 15 months of closure. We examine what this means for humanitarian aid, ceasefire sustainability, and Middle East diplomacy.

Iran's Foreign Minister signals readiness for negotiations with US while demanding end to Trump's military threats. Regional allies scramble to prevent escalation as tensions soar.

US special forces seize Chinese cargo ship bound for Iran, marking escalation in maritime enforcement. China prepares countermeasures as shipping industry faces new risks.

Russia and Ukraine halt energy strikes for a week at Trump's request, but disagreement over timeline reveals deeper challenges in peace negotiations.

ISIL claims responsibility for Niger airport attack killing 20. Military leader blames France while thanking Russian troops, highlighting West Africa's geopolitical realignment away from former colonial powers.