Politics

A large-scale manhunt has been launched in Johannesburg, South Africa, following a mass shooting. The incident highlights the country's ongoing security challenges with violent crime.

In the final week of 2025, Asia grapples with a deepening Thai-Cambodian border conflict, India's aviation sector turmoil, and critical economic decisions from Japan to China. PRISM breaks down the key events.

A mass shooting at a tavern near Johannesburg, South Africa, has left nine dead and ten injured, prompting a manhunt. The incident underscores the country's severe gun violence crisis, fueled by illegal firearms and systemic challenges.

Three months after taking office, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's approval rating holds strong at 75%. This gives her a mandate to tackle a BOJ rate hike and tense China relations, but challenges loom.

Saudi Arabia has set a new annual execution record for the second straight year, with at least 347 people put to death. The surge, largely driven by a 'war on drugs', unfolds under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's rule, raising questions about his reform agenda and the lack of international repercussions.

A shooting at a pub in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg, South Africa, on early Sunday has left nine people dead and at least 10 others injured, authorities report. An investigation is ongoing.

Amsterdam-based Radio Dabanga, a crucial independent news source for war-torn Sudan, is on the brink of closure due to budget cuts. This analysis explores the impact of its potential silence on a spiraling humanitarian crisis.

An Amsterdam-based journalism outlet providing vital survival information to people in war-torn Sudan is facing closure due to severe cuts in foreign aid funding.

China's state media has released footage of a PLA war game simulating a fight between its J-16 fighters and the French Rafale, a move seen as a strategic signal to rivals like India.

The U.S. Congress is ending the year with few legislative wins and a growing wave of retirements. This trend points to deep-rooted institutional problems on Capitol Hill, with significant implications for global policy and stability.

According to an NPR report, the release of heavily redacted Jeffrey Epstein files is adding a new layer of political pressure on President Trump, who is already under fire for his handling of the economy.

Estonia has signed a €300 million government-to-government deal to purchase South Korea's Chunmoo MLRS from Hanwha Aerospace, marking K-Defense's second major artillery sale in Eastern Europe.