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…
DOJ boosts spending on security for Jack Smith
The increase comes as the special counsel has alleged in court papers that Trump’s frequent rhetorical attacks have sparked threats to his team. Trump regularly…
North Korea’s gonna pay ‘high price’ for aiding Putin with weapons, UK warns – POLITICO
U.K. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said North Korea will pay a “high price” for supporting Russia, a day after the U.S. accused Moscow of using Pyongyang-supplied missiles…
How Israel will fight Gaza genocide accusations in The Hague – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. Back in November, Israeli Prime Minister…
U.S. calls on Security Council to act on Houthi attacks in Red Sea
Images released by Yemen's Houthi group on Nov. 20 show Houthi militants as they Hijack a Japanese cargo ship near Yemen in the southern Red…
What you need to know about the Red Sea crisis – POLITICO
On October 7, Hamas fighters launched a bloody attack against Israel, using paragliders, speedboats and underground tunnels to carry out an offensive that killed almost…
Argentina Chuckles at BRICS as Russia Takes Over its Chairmanship
Russia takes over the rotating chairmanship of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) from January 2024. It has already planned a comprehensive range…
Gaza war calls Middle East de-escalation into question
The jury is out on the degree to which the Gaza war threatens pre-war efforts by Middle Eastern states to freeze their differences and focus…
Shells and missile strikes rock Gaza, Israel warns war will continue
Shelling and missile strikes rocked the length of the Gaza Strip overnight after Israel’s army warned its war against the territory’s Hamas rulers will last…
Unity in Diversity: Navigating Japan-South Korea Shared Values
The tumultuous path of Japan-South Korea relations in the late 2010s and early 2020s carried us through a tumultuous journey of trade conflicts, territorial disputes,…
Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to national security, sedition charges | Politics News
Media tycoon is the most prominent individual to face trial under the law imposed by China in 2020. Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has…
Chinese Dragon to Pursue the Russian Bear’s Path
The ill-fated decision to start a war in Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Putin’s stature as an influential global figure. Russia’s prior dominance…