Politics

China unveils ambitious energy strategy targeting 70% regional self-sufficiency in eastern regions, balancing geopolitical risks with climate commitments amid mounting domestic and international challenges.

As Xi Jinping revives his vision of China as a financial superpower, Hong Kong emerges as the critical gateway. From yuan internationalization to digital currency adoption, the city's unique role in Beijing's financial ambitions.

USFK commander expresses regret to South Korean defense minister over lack of timely briefing during Yellow Sea air drill that prompted Chinese fighter response. Analysis of alliance communication challenges.

Lebanese military commands forces to return fire after Israeli attack near border observation post, marking escalation despite November 2024 ceasefire agreement.

While Putin maintains high approval ratings, the prolonged Ukraine conflict is creating subtle but significant shifts in Russian public opinion as economic costs mount and casualties accumulate.

UK arrests of journalists raise fundamental questions about democracy's balance between transparency and security. Where should the line be drawn?

Israeli settlers vandalized and set fire to a Palestinian mosque in the occupied West Bank, escalating tensions amid the ongoing Gaza war and raising questions about international law enforcement.

As the US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's China-specific tariffs, Beijing signals readiness for talks instead of trade war escalation, marking a shift in US-China economic relations.

As Ukraine's war enters its fifth year, Kyiv makes a desperate plea to Beijing for peace mediation. But China faces an impossible choice between Russia and the West.

Despite economic growth and government incentives, India's overseas talent diaspora chooses to stay abroad, revealing deeper challenges in reverse brain drain policies.

Just three days after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariff regime, new 10% duties on all imports took effect Tuesday. A 150-day bridge or permanent policy shift?

Chinese maritime militia averaged 241 vessels daily in South China Sea in 2025, highest ever recorded. What this shift in deployment patterns reveals about Beijing's evolving strategy.