Can China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing?
Can China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing? Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas…
Election in Philippines’ Bangsamoro region ends in hung parliament
Election in Philippines’ Bangsamoro region ends in hung parliament No party wins majority in first parliamentary polls in southern Philippines’ Muslim-majority region, unofficial results show. A woman votes at the…
FBI’s Kash Patel defends hiring policy change on bestiality, prostitution
FBI’s Kash Patel defends hiring policy change on bestiality, prostitution Policy change sparks heated Senate debate; critics question its timing amid challenges in attracting new FBI agents. US FBI Director…
China does not need to replace the US in the Gulf
Opinion China does not need to replace the US in the Gulf It can gain leverage over the region without engaging in military overreach. 15 Sep 2026 Visitors walk at…
Who is Robert Kraft, pro-Israel billionaire who cancelled Macklemore?
EXPLAINER Who is Robert Kraft, pro-Israel billionaire who cancelled Macklemore? Rapper Macklemore claims Kraft rallied other venue owners against his participation in Ed Sheeran’s US tour. New England Patriots owner…
Canada, the UK and Australia should investigate the WCK attack in Gaza
Canada, the UK and Australia should investigate the WCK attack in Gaza Israel has made clear it is unwilling to hold to account those responsible for the deaths of seven…
Champions League final venues revealed: Munich 2028, Barcelona 2029
Champions League final venues revealed: Munich 2028, Barcelona 2029 The Allianz Arena in Munich, home to Bayern, and Barcelona’s Camp Nou will host the 2028-29 finals. UEFA has announced the…
Russia warns Denmark after near miss in Baltic Sea
Russia warns Denmark after near miss in Baltic Sea Moscow and Copenhagen trade blame for the incident as Denmark says it will not invoke NATO treaty. A helicopter takes part…
Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as war with Houthis escalates
Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as war with Houthis escalates Riyadh has several military options, say analysts, but all of them carry risks, too. Houthi rebels ride a motorbike during…
Can the Houthis hold on to Yemen’s strategic western coast?
Can the Houthis hold on to Yemen’s strategic western coast? Houthi coastal advances face hurdles: geography, local resistance and fierce government counterattacks. Yemeni fishermen sail near the Bab al-Mandeb strait,…