Politics

On Dec 24, 2025, Israel's Defence Minister declared an intent for a permanent military presence in Gaza, sending shockwaves globally. An analysis of the impact on the two-state solution and Middle East peace.

China accuses Taiwanese nationals of smuggling in a subsea cable-cutting incident, escalating a blame game with Taiwan, which suspects Beijing of 'grey zone' warfare.

Palestinian pastor Rev Dr Munther Isaac argues that the Western, commercialized Christmas ignores its roots in a story of occupation, and that its true meaning is found in solidarity with the oppressed.

Venezuela has accused the U.S. of 'extortion' at the UN Security Council after the seizure of two oil tankers. With a U.S. naval blockade in place, tensions in the Caribbean are reaching a boiling point.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed a new 20-point peace plan, agreed with the U.S., that includes potential troop withdrawals from the east in exchange for strong Western security guarantees.

The Trump administration plans to set a quota to denaturalize up to 200 American citizens monthly starting in 2026, sparking fears of legal challenges and a chilling effect on immigrant communities.

The Trump administration has sanctioned Thierry Breton, the former EU commissioner behind the Digital Services Act (DSA), and four others, accusing them of censoring US platforms. The move deepens the transatlantic rift on tech regulation.

14 years after the Fukushima disaster, TEPCO has won local approval to restart a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. It's a major turning point for Japan's energy policy.

A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia has sued the HHS, escalating the national debate over access to gender-affirming care for young people.

In 2025, at least seven top scientists and mathematicians left Western institutions for China. We analyze this new front in the talent wars amid the US-China tech rivalry.

A newlywed couple in Gaza saw their wedding day turn into a tragedy when an Israeli shelling hit their shelter. After multiple delays, their celebration became a rescue scene.

An explosion in southern Moscow has killed two police officers and another individual on Christmas Eve, just days after a general was assassinated nearby. The attack raises serious questions about security in the Russian capital.