03 Aug 2026 · Americas

Lula Launches Fourth-Term Campaign, Emphasizes Sovereignty

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has officially launched his bid for a fourth term, underscoring a strong focus on national sovereignty. The announcement took place in…

02 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak Claims Nirmal Purja and Six Others

An avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak has claimed the lives of seven climbers, including the renowned Nepali-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja. Rescuers have recovered the bodies fr…

26 Jul 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Typhoon Noul Impacts China's Southeastern Coast

Typhoon Noul has unleashed significant damage across Southeast China's coastal regions, bringing with it severe flooding and destructive winds. As the third major storm to impact t…

26 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Challenges Traditional Middle East Policy

The United States' recent nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia under the Trump administration marks a departure from longstanding American demands in the Middle East. Historically, …

22 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

China's Tension with UK over British Steel Takeover

The nationalisation of British Steel by the UK government has sparked a pointed protest from China, particularly affecting its business interests. Jingye Steel, a Chinese firm with…

22 Jul 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Tensions Escalate as Philippine Sailor Clashes with Chinese Coast Guard

A Philippine sailor has been injured in a confrontation with the Chinese Coast Guard in the contested waters of the South China Sea. Reports indicate that the altercation involved …

22 Jul 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Escalating Tensions in South China Sea After Philippines-China Naval Clash

In the volatile waters of the South China Sea, rising tensions between China and the Philippines have led to a heated exchange of accusations following an incident that resulted in…

22 Jul 2026 · Asia-Pacific

ASEAN Alarmed by Iran Conflict Impact on Energy Channels

Southeast Asian nations have expressed substantial concern over the heightened risks to global energy trade due to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. As the c…

22 Jul 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Japan’s AI gamble: Can technology offset the cost of an ageing society?

Deep underground, Marunouchi Heat Supply Company operates a 30km (18.6-mile) network of heating and cooling pipelines serving offices, commercial buildings and transport facilities…

22 Jul 2026 · Americas

US Escalates Tech Restrictions with Drone Import Ban

The United States is intensifying its technological safeguards by proposing a ban on the import of advanced military-grade drones, primarily from China. This decision, led by the F…

19 Jul 2026 · Americas

Trump Alleges China in Historic Election Data Breach

Former President Donald Trump has re-emerged in the political landscape, reiterating his claims regarding the integrity of US elections. In a recent broadcast, Trump accused China …

15 Jul 2026 · Asia-Pacific

China Faces Economic Deceleration Amid Property Woes

UPDATE — Jul 15, 10:55 UTC: The new article reports China's GDP growth for Q2 as 4.3%, the weakest since late 2022 due to low consumer demand, contrasting

14 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

US and Russian Astronauts Embark on Joint Space Mission Amid Geopolitical Strains

The Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft embarked on its mission to the International Space Station (ISS) from Kazakhstan’s Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying an international ensemble of astronauts …

14 Jul 2026 · Asia-Pacific

What is Japan’s new intelligence agency, and why is Tokyo building it?

Legislation to establish the new agency passed the upper house of Japan’s National Diet in May, a month after it cleared the lower house. After decades of relying on US intelligenc…

14 Jul 2026 · Americas

US Intensifies Economic Pressure with New Sanctions Against Cuba

The United States Department of the Treasury has announced new sanctions targeting Cuba's Ministry of Tourism and two state-owned entities. This development marks an escalation in …

12 Jul 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Tropical Storm Bavi Disrupts Eastern China

Tropical Storm Bavi has impacted eastern China, bringing significant disruption despite its weakening from typhoon status. The storm, reported as the most potent to strike China th…

12 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

CIA Warns of Rising Chinese Influence in European Tech Sector

Leaked confidential documents reveal that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has issued an internal warning to its European allies about a significant increase in Chinese espiona…

12 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

CIA and MI6 Launch Joint Operation to Counter Chinese Infiltration of European Tech Firms

Intelligence agencies from the United States and the United Kingdom have launched an unprecedented joint operation targeting Chinese state-sponsored efforts to infiltrate European …

06 Jul 2026 · Europe - Russia

European Demand Surges for Chinese Air Conditioners Amid Looming Heatwave

As a new heatwave bears down on Europe, the demand for affordable air conditioning units is skyrocketing. In Paris, the situation has reached a fever pitch as residents invade supe…

06 Jul 2026 · Asia-Pacific

China's Ballistic Missile Test Ignites Regional Concerns

UPDATE — Jul 6, 08:05 UTC: The new article specifically notes that the missile test was reported by China's state agency Xinhua and highlights growing conc