Politics

Following Khamenei's death in US-Israeli strikes, Iran launches retaliatory attacks across the region as oil prices surge 15% and global supply chains face disruption.

Israel's ultimatum to Iranian officials in Lebanon expires as strikes hit Beirut, revealing the calculated escalation of Middle East tensions.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran enter sixth day with 1,045 dead, Strait of Hormuz closure threatening global oil supplies, and fighting spreading across multiple Middle East fronts

China sent no warplanes near Taiwan for six consecutive days - the longest pause in three years. Is this strategic restraint ahead of the Xi-Trump summit?

TerraPower's SMR construction permit marks first US nuclear approval in 10 years, with SK Group positioning Korea as a key player in the next-generation nuclear race.

Trump's massive military campaign against Iran notably excluded nuclear facilities, leaving America with two unpalatable choices for Tehran's atomic program

As Iran-Israel conflict escalates, US Congress splits on war powers. Republicans push for military action while Democrats seek diplomatic solutions. What's driving this divide?

China announces 7% defense spending increase for 2026, lowest in five years but still outpacing regional growth amid Taiwan tensions and military purges.

China cuts economic growth target to 4.5-5% amid domestic challenges and trade tensions. What does this mean for global markets and investors?

China sets 2026 GDP growth target at 4.5-5%, signaling a shift from breakneck expansion to sustainable development. What this means for global markets and geopolitical balance.

China's 2026 budget reveals strategic priorities with 7% defense increase to $270B, but the real story is a 10% surge in science and technology spending amid US-China tech competition.

North Korea test-fires strategic cruise missiles from new destroyer as Kim Jong-un claims naval nuclear armament is progressing well. Analysis of military buildup and regional implications.