Politics

In late 2025, US-India relations have entered a 'fragile phase' amid growing distrust. Nikkei Asia reports that PM Modi is avoiding President Trump, a development that could allow China to expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific.

An analysis of the multifaceted tragedy in Gaza, examining recent events including a deadly strike on a wedding, a home's collapse in a storm, and vigils for prisoners.

Intensifying political conflict in Taiwan, including opposition to defense spending, is raising concerns among foreign officials that crucial international support for the island could be at risk.

Israel's security cabinet has approved 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move a top minister said is designed to block Palestinian statehood, escalating tensions and drawing international condemnation.

A Reuters investigation reveals a Trump-era political appointee initiated a probe into a Democratic lawmaker based on a conservative media report, illustrating the growing influence of partisan news on U.S. governance.

Donald Trump's executive order designating fentanyl as a WMD expands the U.S. policy toolbox for China. Analysts see limited short-term impact but potential for long-term geopolitical friction.

A top US-trained scientist's return to China is not an isolated event. It's a critical signal of a reversing brain drain in the global tech and talent war.

Beyond a simple trade dispute, China's 'overcapacity' in green tech is a calculated strategy to dominate the future of global energy and reshape geopolitics.

A surge in Chinese workers returning to Africa signals a major strategic pivot by Beijing, reigniting mega-projects and intensifying geopolitical competition.

New official projections reveal a stark increase in Tokyo's megaquake risk. PRISM analyzes the global economic fallout and the tech-driven shift in disaster policy.

The Bondi Beach attack is more than a tragedy; it's a critical stress test for Australia's security apparatus, multiculturalism, and political leadership.

An influential Japanese lawmaker is calling for a debate on the nation's non-nuclear principles, signaling a seismic shift in Asia's geopolitical landscape.