CHINA SPY AGENCY ACCUSES FOREIGN AGENTS OF SMUGGLING RARE EARTH MATERIALS China’s top intelligence agency has accused unnamed foreign operatives of orchestrating an elaborate smuggling network to illegally extract and traffic rare earth materials, escalating geopolitical tensions over control of critical minerals. The Ministry of State Security (MSS), in a rare public statement, alleged that … Read more
HONG KONG’S NEW PRISON RULES TO RESTRICT VISITS, INCLUDING BY LAWYERS Hong Kong’s government has announced new prison regulations that will impose stricter limitations on inmate visits, including restrictions on access to legal counsel. The move has sparked widespread concern among human rights groups, legal professionals, and international observers who view the changes as a … Read more
ISRAEL “DEEPLY REGRETS” GAZA CHURCH STRIKE, PROMISES INVESTIGATION Israel has expressed deep regret over an airstrike that hit a historic Christian church compound in the Gaza Strip, resulting in multiple civilian casualties and sparking international condemnation. The Israeli military confirmed the strike occurred during its ongoing operations against Hamas but emphasized that the church was … Read more
WTO OVERHAUL TARGETS FAIRER TRADE, MORE FLEXIBLE DECISION-MAKING TO END PARALYSIS The World Trade Organization (WTO) is undergoing a major overhaul aimed at making global trade rules fairer and more adaptable, as part of a broader effort to revive its credibility and end years of decision-making paralysis. With growing economic nationalism, supply chain disruptions, and … Read more
MOSCOW SLAMS TRUMP’S UKRAINE SUPPORT, CALLS TARIFF WARNING TO RUSSIA A “THEATRICAL ULTIMATUM” The Kremlin has strongly condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statements supporting Ukraine and threatening new tariffs on Russian exports, calling them a “theatrical ultimatum” and accusing Trump of using inflammatory rhetoric for political gain. In a statement released by the … Read more
EU AGAIN FAILS TO APPROVE NEW SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA, DIPLOMATS SAY Efforts to impose a fresh round of European Union sanctions on Russia have stalled once again, according to EU diplomats, exposing deep divisions among member states over the scope, impact, and strategic direction of the bloc’s response to Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The … Read more
TRUMP’S APPROVAL ON IMMIGRATION FALLS TO LOWEST LEVEL OF HIS TERM, REUTERS/IPSOS POLL FINDS Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating on immigration has dropped to its lowest point during his time in office, according to a new poll conducted by Reuters/Ipsos. The survey, released this week, shows that only 36% of Americans approve of … Read more
HOW COULD JAPAN’S ELECTION AFFECT ECONOMIC POLICY? Japan’s upcoming election holds significant implications for the country’s economic trajectory, particularly as it faces challenges such as inflation, an aging population, and a weakening yen. While foreign policy and national security are prominent on the agenda, the outcome of the election could reshape fiscal stimulus plans, monetary … Read more
SYRIA’S SHARAA SAYS PROTECTING DRUZE CITIZENS IS ‘OUR PRIORITY’ In a rare public statement, Syrian Vice President Farouk al-Sharaa has emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting the Druze minority, calling their safety and well-being a top national priority. The statement comes amid growing tensions and reports of renewed violence in southern Syria, particularly in the … Read more
US CITIZEN SAYS HE WAS JAILED FOR THREE DAYS AFTER CALIFORNIA IMMIGRATION RAID A U.S. citizen has come forward with a troubling account of being mistakenly detained by immigration authorities during a raid in California, leading to three days in jail despite having legal status. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the accuracy of … Read more