Politics

China's latest security report warns that Japan has the capability to become a nuclear power 'virtually overnight,' citing previous comments by Joe Biden to Xi Jinping.

Iran's supreme leader signals a major crackdown on protesters following a night of defiance and Donald Trump's pledge of support for the demonstrators on Jan 9, 2026.

The US announces $45M in aid for the Thai-Cambodian border to support the KL Peace Accord, focusing on demining and scam operations. US Thailand Cambodia border aid 2026 details.

A massive landfill collapse in Cebu City, Philippines, has left one dead and over 30 missing. Authorities cite poor waste management as a likely cause.

Lt. Gen. Scott A. Winter of Australia takes office as the new deputy commander of the United Nations Command (UNC) on Jan 9, 2026, at Camp Humphreys.

Seoul City Councilor Kim Kyung has admitted to a 100 million won bribery scheme for her 2022 nomination. Catch the full details on the investigation and her return from CES.

Explore the implications of a multi-year US intervention in Venezuela 2026. David Ignatius analyzes historical lessons and the risks of long-term foreign stays.

The US abduction of Nicolas Maduro has shocked China and Russia, signaling a major shift in global power dynamics in 2026. Explore the latest on Latin America and more.

On Jan 9, 2026, China launched a food delivery anti-monopoly probe targeting price wars and subsidies. The State Council aims to end 'involutionary' competition in the tech sector.

The US abduction of Nicolas Maduro in 2026 has stunned the globe. Explore the reactions from China and Russia and the broader implications for US foreign policy.

Explore the Pakistan JF-17 Thunder Export 2026 landscape. Analyze how the 2025 combat record and cost-effective tech are driving deals with Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia.

Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine using the rare Oreshnik hypersonic missile, hitting Kyiv and Lviv. The escalation comes as winter temperatures plummet.