Politics

Saudi Arabia's strike on Yemen leads to UAE unit withdrawal in 2025. Explore the fractured alliance, Iran protests, and Southeast Asian diplomacy.

On Dec 31, 2025, Israel banned dozens of aid groups, including Doctors Without Borders, from Gaza. Explore the implications of the Israel Gaza aid group ban 2025.

China introduces a three-year beef import quota starting January 1, 2026, imposing a 55% tariff on over-quota shipments from the US, Brazil, and Australia.

Israel announces the suspension of 37 aid organizations in Gaza starting Jan 1, 2026. MSF and Oxfam face bans over new transparency laws. PRISM analyzes the humanitarian impact.

UAE withdraws units following a Saudi Arabia Yemen strike, marking a rift in the Middle East coalition. Analyze the global impact of protests in Iran and tensions in Thailand.

Exploring the Trump administration's 2025 push for government data consolidation, its impact on privacy, and the historical context of data protection laws.

2025 Sydney New Year's Eve security sees 2,500 armed police officers deployed following the Bondi Beach attack. Peace symbols and fireworks meet high-grade weaponry.

The year ends with tension as the U.S. strikes inside Venezuela for the first time. Massive economic protests erupt in Iran, while a new flu strain hits the U.S. hard.

President Xi Jinping's 2026 New Year speech emphasized the 'unstoppable' reunification of Taiwan and the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan focused on tech self-reliance.

China's Justice Mission 2025 drills involved a record-breaking 207 sorties. Analysts say the PLA is testing 'inexpensive' ways to exhaust Taiwan's air defenses.

President Trump confirmed a U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan dock on Dec 31, 2025. The operation targeted drug smuggling routes, raising questions about mission scope.

On Dec 31, 2025, Xi Jinping's 2026 New Year speech emphasized technological breakthroughs in chips and a policy of global openness despite tensions in Taiwan.