For an entire generation of Americans, the sight of the Soviet Sputnik satellite passing overhead became a symbol of technological vulnerability. The first artificial satellite launched a space race that ultimately saw
An emerging dispute in the artificial intelligence sector has intensified after U.S.-based OpenAI told American lawmakers that Chinese startup DeepSeek has been attempting to replicate advanced AI systems developed by U.S. companies,
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The administration of Donald Trump quietly funneled thousands of Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran following a violent government crackdown on nationwide demonstrations, according to U.S. officials, in an unprecedented attempt to
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Laura Dogu, newly appointed US envoy to Venezuela, is described by the Los Angeles Times as an appropriate choice because she “navigated crises” in Nicaragua and Honduras during periods of “social and
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Minister of Labor and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Anil Jayantha Fernando, expressed confidence that the sixth and seventh installments of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) credit facility will be released
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Unofficial results from Bangladesh’s parliamentary election suggest a comfortable win for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), signaling a potential shift in the country’s political landscape. As of early Thursday morning, Jamuna TV
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a stern warning that all transactions between residents must be conducted exclusively in Sri Lankan Rupees, unless explicit permission has been granted under the
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Washington’s 2025 strike on Iran, the raid to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, and its renewed interest in acquiring Greenland have clarified the country’s international priorities. Meanwhile, securing Ukraine’s independence, once a defining rallying
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A great-grandson of Benito Mussolini has sparked controversy in Italy by defending the legacy of the fascist dictator in a new book, claiming that the regime was “not so bad” and that
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This column originally appeared in China Military. In Greek mythology, Pandora opened Zeus’s box, releasing demons of greed, war, and deceit into the world. Today, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, driven by
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President Trump’s chief military strategist, Elbridge Colby, is calling for a radical shift in NATO’s approach, insisting the alliance should operate on “partnership, not dependency,” with European nations, Britain, and Canada increasing
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The BBC will face a £10 billion lawsuit from former President Donald Trump next February, after a Florida judge denied the corporation’s motion to dismiss the case or delay proceedings. The lawsuit
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After last August’s meeting between the Russian and American presidents in Alaska, a new phrase entered diplomatic circulation: the “spirit of Anchorage.” The substance of the talks was never officially disclosed and can only
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On Thursday, the 13th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh were marred by tragedy as at least nine people, including a prominent BNP leader and a polling officer, lost their lives in incidents spanning
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly designated his teenage daughter, Kim Ju-ae, as his successor, South Korean lawmakers said Thursday, citing information from the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Lawmakers Lee Seong-kweun
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When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called snap elections last month, it was a big gamble. Holding a winter election just four months into her tenure with no real policy record to
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