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Chinese artists withdraw from biennale

Security concerns at Taiwan Night in Palau

Taiwan should diversify: US academic

EDITORIAL: Standing firm on Taiwan’s dignity

Reaching a milestone in Taiwan-Italy ties

Is China really a champion of the global south?

Denmark warns of Russian sabotage

Foreigners fueling Sudan war: UN

U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal Threatens China’s Oil-Backed Loans

For decades, Venezuela has been one of China’s most important partners in Latin America and the largest recipient of Chi...

Watch: Israeli forces open fire on an elderly Palestinian in Gaza’s Beit Lahia

Watch: Israeli forces open fire on an elderly Palestinian in Gaza’s Beit Lahia A video posted on social media shows an e...

Trump says US will soon prevail over Iran

The US president has assured that the operation against Iran is a success, and his country now controls the Strait of Ho...

US, Japan race to secure chip-grade minerals as China curbs exports

The United States and Japan are racing to build a new global supply chain for critical minerals, backing the effort with...

US House may fast-track vote on Russia sanctions bill, Ukrainian official says

"(E)veryone agreed that it was necessary to increase pressure on Russia. ... No one said that he definitely would not su...

Pacific leaders wrap up Palau meeting

THE Pacific Island Leaders Forum concluded its 55th meeting yesterday, following several days of discussions on key... T...

Another Chinese national dies in US immigration custody, raising profiling fears

The Chinese-American community expressed anger and concern on Thursday over the death in custody of a Chinese national b...

The Japan-Thailand Relationship: Light and Shadow

The benefits and vulnerabilities of deepening interdependence

China responded to some of US requests regarding ‘economic war on Iran’ — Vance

Speaking about isolation of Iran, the US vice president said that, in his opinion, China is "willing to play ball here, ...

War lingering, Pentagon extends Mideast troop deployments into ’27

The Pentagon has reportedly extended Middle East deployments of American troops, fighter squadrons, and warships into ne...

Tunisia’s top court upholds conviction of opposition figures, activists

Critics claim Tunisia’s judiciary acts under political pressure, as opposition leaders face lengthy prison terms.

Peace in Sudan Can Only Flower After a Weapons Embargo

The case for the White House’s Security Council resolution on Sudan, made by two senior administration officials.

White House pressure for US firms to skip French space summit is ‘unfortunate,’ insiders say

One policy director warned that American companies could be used as a ‘prop’ against their country’s interests.

Germany announces $290 million aid package to repair Ukrainian energy infrastructure before winter

The announcement comes as Ukraine prepares for the upcoming winter, following the harrowing winter months of 2025-2026, ...

How much longer can China afford cheap AI?

There are now nearly 1,000 large-language models on offer in China.

Suspected Islamic State member killed in Istanbul

Regional authorities said that the suspect was plotting an attack on Turkish territory

Forum outcomes highlight “complex and challenging strategic environment”

AS delegations head home from the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Koror, capital of the Republic of Palau, the region’s pr...

South Korea reviewing military options for Hormuz, no decision made, official says

By Heejin Kim and Kyu-seok ShimSEOUL, Sept 4 (Reuters) - South Korea is reviewing options, including military measures, ...

Trump says he has not yet considered inviting Putin to G20 summit

In late April, the US president told journalists that the presence of his Russian counterpart at the upcoming G20 summit...

Venezuelans of all stripes are denouncing Trump's 'biggest oil deal ever'

U.S. President Donald Trump's oil deal with interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez is being rejected by the Venezu...

Rights groups press lawmakers to scrap provision to merge US and Israeli militaries

Rights groups press lawmakers to scrap provision to merge US and Israeli militaries On Thursday, 56 civil rights and adv...

Iran says oil industry circumventing US blockade

Iran says oil industry circumventing US blockade Iran’s oil industry continues to find ways around a US military blockad...

Russia, Ukraine eye diplomacy effort

Russia’s Vladimir Putin suggested that a settlement to end the war was possible, while Ukraine predicted a “new dynamic”...

US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says

The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony and killed four people on Tuesday.

US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says

The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony and killed four people on Tuesday.

Tunisia top court upholds long sentences in mass trial of opposition figures

Tunisia's top court on Thursday upheld prison sentences of up to 45 years for opposition leaders, lawyers and businessme...

US urged to consider military strikes to stop China achieving AGI first

The United States should start preparing for scenarios where extreme measures must be taken to stop China from achieving...

Vance sees possibility of covert subversive operations to put pressure on Iran

The US president clarified that "everything that could happen is on the table"

Serbians targeted with spyware in country’s ‘largest documented wave of surveillance’

Student protesters among those hacked, says digital rights group, though Aleksandar Vučić’s government denies spying At ...

Escaping the Escalation Trap in the Thailand-Cambodia Maritime Dispute

Compulsory conciliation under UNCLOS could help both sides insulate sensitive negotiations from domestic political press...

South Korea reviewing military options for Hormuz, no decision made, official says

Under South Korean law, overseas military deployments require approval by the National Assembly.

Trump says he wants conflict in Ukraine to end

The US president reiterated that if he had won the 2020 presidential election, the conflict would not have happened