Politics

As US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran pass three weeks, civilian deaths exceed 1,400. The stories of ordinary people caught in the crossfire — and what they reveal about modern warfare.

Trump delayed strikes on Iran's power plants after claiming "productive" talks — which Tehran promptly denied. With the Strait of Hormuz closed and oil prices rising, the world is watching a high-stakes gamble unfold.

Iran launched missiles at Israeli military bases. Israel is escalating in Lebanon. The US is striking Iran. As the Middle East edges toward a wider conflict, the question isn't just who fired first — it's where this ends.

POSCO International is building a rare earth supply chain spanning Southeast Asia and the US. Here's why this quiet industrial move carries enormous geopolitical weight.

William Klein spent 20+ years as a US diplomat, including senior roles in Beijing. Now advising from Berlin, his career raises sharp questions about geopolitics, Taiwan, and the revolving door.

North Korea's rubber-stamp parliament reappointed Kim Jong-un as head of state. The real story is the quiet rise of Jo Yong-won—and what it signals about Pyongyang's internal power map.

Iran has struck Israeli military bases and hit central Tel Aviv with missiles. With the US now directly involved, the Middle East faces its most volatile moment in years.

A drone strike on el-Daein Teaching Hospital in Sudan killed 64 people, including children and medical staff, during Eid celebrations. WHO confirms 213 attacks on healthcare in Sudan's civil war.

A Beijing university report is calling for China to trim its record forex reserves and accelerate yuan internationalization. Is this strategy, symbolism, or both?

China's ASN-301 loitering munition shares DNA with Iran's Shahed-136 but is purpose-built to blind enemy air defenses. Here's why that distinction matters for the Pacific.

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard warned the Senate that Pakistan may be developing ICBM capability. But for a nuclear power focused on India, why would it need missiles that can reach America?

After nearly four years apart for mandatory military service, BTS reunited at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square before 260,000 fans. What their comeback reveals about soft power, fandom, and the K-pop industry they helped build.