FOIP at 10: Bridging the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East
Opinion FOIP at 10: Bridging the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East Adapting to a changing world, Japan deepens cooperation on security, supply chains, and sustainable development between the two regions.…
Why ‘8647’ landed ex-FBI chief Comey in Trump’s crosshairs
EXPLAINER Why ‘8647’ landed ex-FBI chief Comey in Trump’s crosshairs Comey has been accused of knowingly threatening US President Donald Trump. Save Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to the…
Over 1.2m in Lebanon expected to face acute hunger: UN-backed report
Over 1.2m in Lebanon expected to face acute hunger: UN-backed report FAO, WFP and Lebanon’s government say 1.24 million people are ‘expected to face food insecurity’ at crisis levels or…
Iran’s currency falls to new low as US blockade, sanctions impact trade
Iran’s currency falls to new low as US blockade, sanctions impact trade The war has affected trade with some of Iran’s largest partners, including China and the UAE. Save People…
US Supreme Court hears Haiti, Syria TPS case with wide-ranging implications
US Supreme Court hears Haiti, Syria TPS case with wide-ranging implications Court to decide whether Trump may terminate temporary protected status in case that could determine whether 1.3 million people…
What we know about the US capture of Iranian vessel near Hormuz
What we know about the US capture of Iranian vessel near Hormuz NewsFeed US forces have released video appearing to show the capture of an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait…
Iran says it has ‘no plans’ for negotiations with the US
NewsFeed Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told reporters at a press conference that Iran has no plans for a second round of negotiations with the US, following an Iranian…
Iraq’s ruling Shia bloc races to choose PM as US, Iran watch
Baghdad, Iraq – It’s been more than five months since Iraq’s parliamentary elections, but the Coordination Framework – the largest parliamentary bloc of Shia parties – has failed to choose…
Russia claims Ukraine-linked bomb plot foiled, German woman arrested
Russia’s FSB accused the woman, found with a bomb in her backpack, of taking part in a plot hatched by Ukraine. Russian authorities say they have thwarted a Ukraine-linked bomb…
A match made in opposition: Venezuela’s Machado courts Spain’s right wing
Madrid, Spain – Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is aligned with Spain’s main right-wing party on its economic visions, but they are divided by social issues such as abortion,…