Politics
US President Donald Trump described the rise of Chinese company DeepSeek as a "wake-up call" for the US tech industry. This followed the release of DeepSeek's artificial intelligence (AI) model, which disrupted Wall Street and led to significant drops in shares of major tech firms like......
In a move that sends shockwaves through Algeria, Marco Rubio, one of the most vocal critics of the country in the United States, has been unanimously confirmed as Secretary of State by the Senate. A Cuban-American Republican known for his strong stances on international policy, Rubio is the first member......
North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea as high-level diplomatic meetings took place in South Korea's capital, Seoul. South Korea’s military confirmed the missile was fired eastward around noon local time (03:00 GMT), shortly after a meeting between the US Secretary of State......
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit South Korea, Japan, and France from January 4 to January 9, 2025, as announced by the U.S. State Department. This diplomatic mission comes at a time when South Korea is undergoing a political crisis, which has seen President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached......
President Joe Biden has decided to block the proposed acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a move that comes in response to national security concerns. The deal, valued at $14.9 billion, has been a subject of intense scrutiny, with Biden expected to formally announce his decision as......
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a cornerstone of international diplomacy, welcomes five new non-permanent members to its ranks for a two-year term. Starting January 1, 2025, Somalia, Greece, Denmark, Pakistan, and Panama have officially begun their tenure, taking over from Mozambique, Malta,......
In a significant move aimed at enhancing regional security, the Philippines has officially ratified a new defence pact with Japan, allowing each nation’s military to deploy forces on each other’s soil. This agreement, which comes amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly......
Taiwan has raised its defense readiness in response to China's ongoing military activities around the island, marking one of the largest maritime exercises ever conducted by the Chinese military. Taiwan's defense ministry reported that nearly 90 Chinese warships and other vessels are operating......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has introduced a significant shift in his approach to ending the ongoing conflict with Russia. In recent statements, he emphasized the need for an expedited resolution to the war, potentially deferring the recovery of Russian-occupied territories through diplomatic......
In the wake of Donald Trump's decisive election victory, Asia is poised for a period of unpredictability that could significantly alter its diplomatic and economic landscape. With Trump set to embark on a second term, his administration is expected to amplify the "America First" policy,......
As the United States gears up for its presidential election on November 5, the contest between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican President Donald Trump is drawing significant international attention. Polls indicate a neck-and-neck race, prompting speculation about which candidate......
In a provocative demonstration of military capability, North Korea has successfully test-launched a long-range missile that reportedly reached unprecedented altitudes and durations, raising alarms across the region. The missile, assessed by U.S. officials to be an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM),......
In a significant shift, Toyota Motor Corp. has announced it will refocus its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and discontinue its sponsorship of LGBTQ events. The Japanese carmaker cited a “highly politicized discussion” surrounding corporate commitments to DEI as a primary......
