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Amid the US-Israel war with Iran, as the world breathlessly watches the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran is quietly increasing pressure on political prisoners. Advocates are sounding the alarm, warning of mass executions.
The European Commission has invited officials from Afghanitan's Taliban to discuss the returns of certain migrants. It's controversial on humanitarian grounds, and because Brussels doesn't recognize Taliban authority.
Qatar is intensifying regional mediation efforts despite the Iran war bringing airstrikes and cutting off Doha's access to global oil markets. But can Qatar leverage its ties to the US and Iran for its own benefit?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with his Cabinet amid continued pressure after election losses. A set piece speech yesterday failed to calm the waters, and four junior ministers resigned on Tuesday.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with his Cabinet amid continued pressure after election losses. A set piece speech yesterday failed to calm the waters, and three junior ministers resigned on Tuesday.
Bangkok's decision to end MOU 44, a long-stalled maritime agreement with Cambodia, is win for Thai nationalists. This comes as Cambodia struggles to garner international support amid controversy over scam centers.
US President Donald Trump is hoping for a foreign policy win at the upcoming summit with China's Xi Jinping. The Iran war, trade deals, and Taiwan are expected to be high on the agenda during Trump's visit to Beijing.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with his Cabinet amid continued pressure after election losses. A set piece speech yesterday failed to calm the waters, and two junior ministers resigned on Tuesday.
Despite the establishment of an impeachment committee, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ruled out resigning over the cash heist scandal.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting with his Cabinet amid continued pressure after election losses. A set piece speech yesterday failed to calm the waters, and a junior minister resigned early on Tuesday.
As ships reroute around Africa to avoid Middle East conflict zones, piracy off Somalia is back. The resurgence is driving up insurance, transit times and security costs, putting new pressure on global supply chains.
In his first major decision since becoming the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay has ordered 717 state-run TASMAC liquor stores near religious places and schools to shut down.
Christian Schmidt's departure as high representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina doesn't look like a routine diplomatic handover. It seems to indicate that international powers want something different from the role.
In his first major decision since becoming the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay has ordered 717 state-run liquor stores near religious places and schools to shut down.
A new agreement aims to tackle the drug shortages that have plagued the bloc. Among other things, it would make it easier to use public funds to support the production of essential medicines.
The mayor of a Los Angeles suburb with a heavy Chinese-American presence has resigned after admitting to acting as a Chinese propaganda agent. Eileen Wang now faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail.
A Ukrainian initiative to repatriate abducted Ukrainian children reports that at least 20,000 girls and boys are being held by Russian families and authorities. Can these children ever find their way home?
Bengal, a region known for its secular traditions, is seeing a rise of religion in politics as Islamists grow stronger on the Bangladesh side of the border and Hindu nationalist BJP takes power in India's West Bengal.
Nigeria's rising solar imports signal a search for alternatives to unreliable grid power and high fuel costs. But adoption is being held back by steep upfront prices, limited financing and policy uncertainty.
Iran is believed to have over 440 kilos (970 pounds) of enriched uranium, which could be turned into weapons-grade nuclear material. Despite Trump's pledge to get the "nuclear dust," Tehran has kept it out of US reach.
The crisis around the Strait of Hormuz has renewed focus on other key shipping routes. Experts warn that waterways like the Taiwan Strait or the Strait of Malacca are increasingly used to exert pressure.
As ships reroute around Africa to avoid Middle East conflict zones, piracy off Somalia is back. The resurgence is driving up insurance, transit times and security costs, putting new pressure on global supply chains.
Keir Starmer has said he takes "responsibility" for Labour's poor election performance, but also for putting matters right again. "I know I have my doubters and I know I need to prove them wrong, and I will," he said.
Following a withdrawal from the Sahel region, France is seeking to expand its geostrategic influence in Africa by seeking new allies. The first Africa Summit in Kenya is intended to mark a fresh start.
Thailand's influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be required to wear an electronic monitor during his four-month probation period.
Syria's judiciary has charged Atef Najib with acts "amounting to war crimes" as Bashar Assad's cousin is accused of orchestrating a crackdown on 2011 protests that subsequently degenerated into a decade of civil war.
Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders has called on Niger's Russian-backed military government to lift its sudden suspension of nine French media outlets. This coincides with major instability in neighboring Mali.
Following a withdrawal from the Sahel region, France is seeking to expand its geostrategic influence in Africa by seeking allies. The first Africa Summit, to be held May 11–12 in Kenya, is intended to mark a fresh start.
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that the former German chancellor serve as a mediator in Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
The crisis around the Strait of Hormuz focused attention on other maritime chokepoints. Experts warn that waterways like the Taiwan Strait or the Strait of Malacca are increasingly being used as geopolitical leverage.
