Southeast Asian foreign ministers gathered in Kuala Lumpur on Monday for a special emergency meeting aimed at easing rising tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, as the region’s leaders seek to prevent further escalation and preserve regional stability. The meeting brought together foreign ministers
Middle powers are emerging as some of the most influential players in today’s geopolitical environment. These are countries that are not superpowers yet hold strong regional influence, economic weight or diplomatic credibility. As global politics becomes more fragmented and unpredictable, middle powers are
The United States began its presidency of the Group of 20 on Monday with a move that immediately drew international attention. The official G20 website, previously managed by South Africa as the outgoing host, was wiped clean and replaced with a minimalist page
Former European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini was taken into custody on Tuesday as Belgian police carried out a series of coordinated raids linked to an investigation into suspected fraud involving an EU-funded diplomat training programme. The operation marks one of the
The relationship between the United States and China continues to dominate global news, with political disputes, trade friction, and cultural controversies appearing almost daily. This week alone produced a wide range of headlines touching everything from agricultural strain and high-level diplomacy to online
The world is living through a period of profound uncertainty. Rapid technological shifts, the accelerating effects of climate change and widening geopolitical tensions have created an environment in which even small miscalculations can carry outsized consequences. Across continents, institutions are strained, public trust
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is preparing to meet members of the United States Congress on Wednesday as he continues a visit aimed at highlighting the strength of current economic and security ties between Riyadh and Washington. His meetings on Capitol Hill
A new wave of Russian missile and drone attacks struck multiple Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least twenty five people and adding fresh uncertainty to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s effort to restart the peace process. The attacks came just hours before the Ukrainian leader
Here is a look at some of the major China related stories making headlines today, from renewed diplomatic strains between Beijing and Tokyo to new data on international student trends and deeper analysis of military capabilities. China has intensified its diplomatic freeze with
Japan has lodged a formal protest against China after remarks made by a Chinese diplomat that Tokyo described as “extremely inappropriate.” The controversy centres on the Sanae Takaichi government, which suggested that if Beijing launched a military attack on Taiwan, such a scenario
