Friedrich Merz is facing renewed pressure within Germany’s governing Christian Democratic Union (CDU) after a series of poor regional election results, with senior figures in the party calling for changes to its
When Beijing announced an investigation into one of its most senior military figures, it sent shockwaves through diplomatic and academic circles. The inquiry into Zhang Youxia, long considered a trusted ally of
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Concerns over the powerful role of social media in shaping children’s understanding of gender identity have moved to the centre of public debate in Britain, following stark warnings from Baroness Cass, the
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that member states of a newly formed international body will pledge more than $5 billion for reconstruction and humanitarian assistance in Gaza, marking one of the largest
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When Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva learned that a samba school in Rio de Janeiro would dedicate its carnival parade to his life story—from factory worker to head of state—he reportedly wept
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The fragile state of the Western alliance was on full display at the Munich Security Conference, where Marco Rubio delivered an urgent message to European leaders: the United States does not want
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In a quiet complex near the lush grounds of Singapore Botanic Gardens, an international team of analysts is racing against time to confront what they describe as the most rapidly evolving threat
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A quiet but consequential realignment is unfolding across West and Central Africa. As traditional security partners scale back their presence and resources, analysts say China is moving to fill what many describe
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India is planning an ambitious “data city” designed to accelerate its push into artificial intelligence and narrow the technological gap with the United States and China, according to officials leading the initiative.
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Western officials have accused China of expanding its support for Russia in the war against Ukraine, warning that the growing cooperation could further complicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and strain
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un conducted an on-site inspection of a major memorial project under construction, underscoring the importance of honoring the country’s military legacy and reinforcing national unity through historical
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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered an expansive message of national confidence and continuity during a Spring Festival reception in Beijing, using the Lunar New Year celebration to emphasize China’s economic resilience, governance
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has issued a stark warning that US President Donald Trump remains intent on pursuing control of Greenland, despite softening his public rhetoric about using military force to
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India has approved the purchase of an additional batch of missiles for its Russian-made air defense system, signaling a significant expansion of its strategic capabilities amid evolving regional security challenges. The decision,
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Taiwan has launched a forceful diplomatic rebuttal against China, accusing Beijing of being the true threat to regional security while “hypocritically” invoking United Nations principles of peace. The remarks came from Taiwanese
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Australia has announced plans to spend A$3.9 billion to advance construction of a major shipyard that will support the delivery of nuclear-powered submarines under the trilateral AUKUS defense agreement with the United
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