A scholar from a Chinese state-run think tank says China must build an 'original' knowledge system for its border history to counter 'hostile forces in the West,' signaling a new front in geopolitical competition.

A new Pentagon report warns that China's 'historic' military buildup is making the US homeland increasingly vulnerable, citing nuclear, maritime, and cyber capabilities. The report also calls US-China military relations strong.

South Korea and the U.S. have agreed to pursue a stand-alone pact for nuclear-powered submarine cooperation, with working-level talks slated for early 2026. The plan involves using low-enriched uranium to address non-proliferation concerns.

A 10-year-old Tajik boy was killed in a Moscow school on Dec. 16. As Russian officials ignore evidence of ethnic motives, the attack highlights a growing crisis of xenophobia in the country.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to let President Donald Trump deploy National Guard troops to the Chicago area, upholding a lower court's block on the controversial move.

Venezuela passes a law with penalties up to 20 years in prison targeting oil tanker seizures, a direct response to the Trump administration's pressure campaign and recent U.S. actions.

A federal judge dismissed a Trump-era lawsuit against New York's 'Green Light Law,' which limits sharing driver's license information with immigration authorities. The ruling is a major setback for federal efforts to compel state cooperation on immigration.

In 2025, former President Trump initiated a push for Republican-led states to redraw congressional maps, a move aimed at securing an advantage in the 2026 midterm elections and potentially deciding control of the House.

The U.S. DHS has ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Myanmar nationals, claiming the country is 'safe' for return. This contradicts other U.S. policies and expert assessments, exposing a major policy inconsistency.

Myanmar's military junta is holding its first general election since the 2021 coup, but it controls only half the country. We analyze the legitimacy crisis and the risks of holding a vote amid a civil war.

The Trump administration has sanctioned former EU official Thierry Breton and four researchers over their work on content moderation, threatening to expand the list.

The Indian Navy is boosting its combat power with new MH-60R Romeo helicopters but is scaling back plans to acquire MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones due to budget issues.