The fight for Syria
The collapse of Syria’s al-Assad dynasty, which had ruled for more than a half-century, was always going to represent a daunting challenge for the country
The underexploited potential of Ukrainian defence tech
Western companies and entrepreneurs are largely missing a chance to invest in the thriving and innovative Ukrainian defence tech industry and take its experience back
China is exporting its model of political authoritarianism to Africa
To expand its influence in Africa, China has stepped up its elite capture programs from hosting delegations and training to exporting its authoritarian model of
China drops flares ahead of RAAF plane, sends ships to Australia’s northern approaches
Highly provocative and unprofessional action by the Chinese military has again put the Albanese government’s approach to relations with Beijing under pressure. So has deployment
Japan GDP, South Korean leader’s trial, Indonesia policy meeting
Japan publishes its latest economic growth figures while the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) leads a mission to inspect water at the decommissioned Fukushima
Former Mauritius PM Jugnauth arrested on money laundering charges
Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been arrested and is facing money laundering charges, the state-run Financial Crimes Commission said early on Sunday. Jugnauth
Trump and Modi agree to make U.S. top supplier of oil, replacing Russia
The U.S. will replace Russia as India’s biggest oil supplier under a deal reached Thursday between President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Taiwan promises more U.S. investment and purchases to answer Trump call
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Friday said his administration will kick off a broad initiative aimed at expanding investment and procurement in the U.S., as
JD Vance attack on Europe overshadows Ukraine talks at security conference
U.S. Vice President JD Vance accused European leaders on Friday of censoring free speech and failing to control immigration, drawing a sharp rebuke from Germany’s
Trump must avoid an ‘ugly deal’ with China
Just a few weeks into Donald Trump’s U.S. presidency, diplomatic and economic tensions between the U.S. and China are intensifying. On Feb. 4, Trump imposed