Politics

A Chinese billionaire accused of running online scams in Cambodia became executive producer of an action film about... investigating phone scams. The irony runs deeper than fiction.

U.S.-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine collapsed as Moscow launched massive strikes on Ukrainian cities, leaving over 1 million without power in freezing temperatures.

President Trump's dismissive remarks about NATO allies' combat roles in Afghanistan have triggered a diplomatic backlash from Britain and other European partners, highlighting tensions over military sacrifice and alliance loyalty.

Vietnam's Communist Party consolidates unprecedented power under General Secretary To Lam, setting ambitious 10% GDP growth targets while reshaping Southeast Asian geopolitics.

Second day of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi ends without agreement, but both sides remain open to further dialogue. What does Russia's continued energy strikes during negotiations reveal?

Trump called UK soldiers 'greatest warriors' after facing backlash for claiming NATO allies stayed behind front lines in Afghanistan. Veterans and politicians demanded apologies.

Iran dismisses UN Human Rights Council resolution condemning protest crackdowns that killed thousands, as conflicting death toll figures fuel international tensions and military threats loom.

Trump warns of 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods if Carney proceeds with China trade deal. North American alliance hits historic lows amid shifting global order.

Border Patrol agent kills another person in Minneapolis as federal immigration enforcement faces mounting resistance from state officials. The latest in a series of deadly encounters fueling federal-local tensions.

Trump administration's new defense strategy shifts primary North Korea deterrence responsibility to South Korea while demanding greater burden-sharing from Asian allies.

Syria's government denies extending Kurdish ceasefire deadline as military forces take control of ISIS detention facilities and oil fields across the northeast.

Three weeks after the US abduction of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela operates under unprecedented pressure while Trump's oil-focused strategy faces market realities and internal contradictions.