Five things you need to know about William Lai – POLITICO
TAIPEI — Forget Xi Jinping or Joe Biden for a second. Meet Taiwan's next President William Lai, upon whom the fate of U.S.-China relations —…
China skeptic wins Taiwan presidency in snub to Beijing – POLITICO
TAIPEI — William Lai, a China skeptic with a track record supporting independence, won the Taiwanese presidential election on Saturday in a result that risks…
EU makes muddled response to crisis in the Red Sea – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. While the U.S. and U.K. carried out airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday…
Former US Ambassador and National Security Council Official Arrested for Decades of Spying for Cuba
Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested and charged with serving as a Cuban agent for over four decades. US Attorney…
Middle East braces for chaos as Iran and West square up – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Western warplanes and guided missiles roared through the skies over Yemen in the early…
Security guard tackles protester during DeSantis Iowa stop
“This is what is wrong with the college system right now,” DeSantis said as security escorted one of the protesters out of the crowded venue.…
From Trade War to Tech War: A glimpse at a hitherto “Hot Peace” between the US – China rivalry
From Trump’s administration until today, the United States of America, as one of the core nations, has felt threatened by the rise of China with…
The global microchip supply chain – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS/TAIPEI — Forget Brussels, London and Washington. For the microchips industry, all eyes are…
The Global Food Crisis as an International Security Threat in Non-Traditional Security Issues
Since World War I, II, and the Cold War, International Security has tended to be seen only from state-centered and military-oriented approaches known as traditional…
U.N. Security Council demands Houthi rebels cease Red Sea attacks
The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday passed a resolution demanding Houthi rebels cease attacking shipping vessels in the Red Sea and release the Galaxy…
Ethiopia’s Perilous Path Threatens Somali Sovereignty and Global Stability
The escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia over territorial sovereignty are not just a bilateral issue; they portend broader regional and global consequences. The potential…
UN Security Council demands Houthis stop Red Sea shipping attacks | Houthis News
Resolution backed by 11 members also calls for the immediate release of the seized Galaxy Leader’s multinational crew. The UN Security Council has passed a…
House GOP launches effort to impeach Homeland Security secretary
WASHINGTON — Marching ahead with multiple impeachment plans, House Republicans set their sights Wednesday on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, whom they intend to prove is…
House holds first hearing on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment proceedings
1 of 3 | House Homeland Security Committee Chair Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., Wednesday opened an impeachment hearing into Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Green…
General Assembly meets over Gaza veto by US in Security Council
The immediate priority in Gaza must be saving civilian lives said the President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, as Member States gathered to…
Security Imperatives: Israel’s Counteractions in the Wake of Hezbollah Rocket Strikes
The recent barrage of rocket attacks by Hezbollah has elicited a measured and rapid counter-response from Israel. Amidst this unfolding scenario, the region finds itself…
Netanyahu’s coalition bickers over Gaza – POLITICO
Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brittle governing coalition isn’t anywhere near resolving its internal splits over how…
How to watch Taiwan’s election like a pro – POLITICO
TAIPEI — The stakes for Taiwan’s democracy could hardly be higher in a tight presidential election on January 13, with Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering…
Why battling Houthis will be tougher than Somali raiders – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Commercial ships sailing off the coast of Africa are again facing heavily armed men…
ACT police investigating brawl at Summernats with footage showing some involved wearing ‘crowd safety’ vests
Police are investigating what appears to be a brawl involving dozens of men at the Summernats car festival in Canberra on Saturday. Key points:Videos circulating on…