Politics

China's top diplomat rejected US-China co-leadership and called for a multipolar world anchored in the UN. What does Beijing's vision actually mean—and who benefits?

From Beirut hotels to Tehran oil depots, the Israel-Iran shadow war is rewriting the rules of modern conflict. What happens when there are no front lines?

Iranian drone strikes, Israeli retaliation, fires in Kuwait and Dubai — the Middle East conflict has broken out of its bilateral frame. What it means for global energy, security, and the rules of war.

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in says Trump's upcoming China visit could restart Korean Peninsula diplomacy. But is the window real, or just open for show?

A week into Operation Epic Fury, Washington's plan for a quick, decisive strike against Iran is unraveling. What went wrong, and what comes next for the Middle East and global markets?

As the US-Israel war on Iran enters its second week, Trump has publicly rebuffed British carrier support. What does this mean for the transatlantic alliance?

Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE say strikes continued even after Iran's president pledged they would stop. What the gap between promise and reality means for regional stability and global energy markets.

Chinese scientists used AI and Chang'e-6 samples to chemically map the moon's far side for the first time, reshaping our understanding of lunar history and the future of space exploration.

Iran's ambassador to the UK warned Britain to avoid deeper involvement in the war, saying military bases used against Iran become legitimate targets. As strikes enter a second week, the conflict's reach is reshaping Middle East dynamics.

Nvidia invests $30B more in OpenAI but warns it might be the final round before IPO, as AI profitability concerns mount among tech giants.

A week into the US-Israel bombing campaign, Iranians reveal complex emotions - celebrating regime targets while fearing for their future. Inside a nation torn between hope and terror.

As Washington sidelines Europe in Iran strikes, can the continent escape US dependence by reimagining China as a balancing power rather than binary adversary? The path to Eurasian relevance explored.