UK's Starmer Seeks to Reset China Ties While Managing US Pressure
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is travelling to China this week on a three-day visit aimed at repairing strained UK-China relations and reopening channels for trade and investment, in the first trip by a UK...
Japan US Alliance Would Weaken if Tokyo Ignored Taiwan Crisis
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday that the Japan–United States security alliance would lose credibility if Tokyo failed to respond to a Taiwan crisis, underlining the importance of coordinated...
US Aircraft Carrier Enters Middle East as Washington Signal...
A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and its strike group have entered the Middle East, reinforcing Washington’s military presence amid renewed tensions with Iran, U.S. officials said on Monday. The deployment places a large...
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Thailand Polls Put Reformist Natthaphong Ahead of February Election
Thailand’s reformist politician Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has emerged as the leading contender ahead of the Thailand general election 2026, according to recent Thai opinion...
Germany Explores Shared Nuclear Shield with European Allies
Germany is examining the idea of a shared nuclear umbrella with European allies as part of broader discussions on strengthening European security, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday, amid uncertainty over long-term U.S. commitment...
EU Labels Iran's Revolutionary Guard a Terrorist Organisation
The European Union on Thursday agreed to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, taking one of its strongest political and legal steps yet against Tehran over human rights abuses and security concer...
Trump Cautions UK on China Ties as Starmer Pushes Diplomatic Reset
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the United Kingdom, describing it as “very dangerous” for Britain to deepen commercial relationships with China, comments that come as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is on a high-profile visit
Movers & Shakers
The Moth Appoints Gina Duncan as CEO to Lead Next Growth Phase
The Moth, the nonprofit known for live personal storytelling, has named Gina Duncan as its new chief executive officer, the organization announced on January...
The Rise of Gen-Z Politicians: How Young Leaders Are Changing Politics
The world is witnessing a distinct change in political structures with Gen-Z coming into the limelight of life. The generation born in the late 1990s-early 2010s is also entering the leadership scene with a minimalist, performance-oriente...
Pragmatic Diplomacy: How 2025 Is Redefining Global Alliances
In 2025, diplomacy has entered a tougher, more calculated phase. The familiar alliances of the post–Cold War era are giving way to a world guided less by ideology and more by self-interest. Today, nations see alliances as practical tools, usefu...