Politics

Analyze the 2025 China-India relations normalization, highlighting three major breakthroughs in border stability, diplomacy, and trade. Outlook for 2026 included.

Central Asian leaders condemned an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence. Ukraine dismissed the claims as Russian fakes, sparking a diplomatic row.

India's PM-JUGA campaign faces criticism as an Asia Centre report reveals how climate disinformation is used to subvert Indigenous rights under the Forest Rights Act.

The Pentagon denies reports of a US Army squadron deactivation in South Korea despite a CRS report claiming operations ended on Dec 15. Analysis of troop cut speculation.

At least 40 people died in a fire at a Crans-Montana ski resort bar on New Year's Eve 2026. Investigators believe champagne sparklers ignited the ceiling, causing a rapid blaze.

Iran economic protests 2026 intensify as the rial collapses by 56%. At least 7 dead as nationwide unrest targets soaring inflation and government corruption.

Families face an agonizing wait for news after the 2026 Crans-Montana ski resort fire killed 40 people. Here's what we know about the missing teens and the search efforts.

President Donald Trump revealed he takes 325mg of aspirin daily, four times the recommended dose for his age, sparking concerns over chronic toxicity and internal bleeding risks.

George and Amal Clooney have been granted French citizenship. The government cited their contribution to France's international soft power as the primary reason.

The US drastically reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta from 92% to as low as 2%. Learn how the US Italian Pasta Tariffs 2026 change impacts consumers and trade.

Newly declassified UK government documents suggest Tony Blair intervened to shield British soldiers from Iraq war crimes trials in civil courts.

On Jan 2, 2026, President Zelenskyy appoints Kyrylo Budanov as Chief of Staff. This comes as a 20-point peace deal with Russia is 90% ready.