Politics

NASA's Artemis II crew is now en route on a 10-day lunar orbit mission — the farthest any human has traveled from Earth. Here's what it means beyond the spectacle.

In a prime-time address, President Trump declared U.S. military goals in Iran are nearly complete — while announcing two to three more weeks of strikes. What does "almost over" actually mean?

Trump vowed to hit Iran "extremely hard" within 2-3 weeks, claiming core military objectives are nearly complete. But what happens the day after victory is declared?

Chinese civilians with STEM backgrounds are voluntarily publishing military tutorials to help Iran counter US forces—no pay, no orders. A viral F-35 takedown video got tens of millions of views. Five days later, Iran claimed it shot one down.

Washington's war objectives in Iran appear to be quietly shifting. Chinese analysts say Trump may be building an exit ramp—but Israel could block it. Here's what's really at stake.

China has completed underwater tunneling for a 14km high-speed rail passage beneath the Yangtze River. What does this tell us about the future of infrastructure?

Defense Secretary Hegseth declared a turning point in the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, refusing to rule out ground operations. What happens next — and who pays the price?

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in Lebanon. A hospital struck five times. Iran hit directly. Italy bars US base use. The Middle East conflict is no longer contained—and the international order is showing its limits.

Trump's 15-point ultimatum to Iran isn't being read as a diplomatic opening. Analysts warn of nightmare escalation scenarios with global economic consequences.

For years, Baghdad walked a careful line between Washington and Tehran. Now the U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran is dragging Iraq into a conflict its leaders desperately tried to avoid—with consequences for oil markets and regional stability.

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon as Israeli strikes continue to hit the region. The new Israel-Hezbollah war, now one month old, is testing the limits of international law.

Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" Iran's Kharg Island and energy infrastructure if a deal isn't reached soon. With a deadline of April 6, the stakes for global oil markets couldn't be higher.