‘They need each other’: What’s behind the new Syria-Russia accord?
The Syrian-Russian agreement reflects a pragmatic approach redefining past alliances amid shifting geopolitical realities.
Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks
The Pentagon is pressing the U.S. defense industry to accelerate production of weapons to help replenish its diminished stockpile of munitions, including those depleted in the ongoing war with Iran.
Former Hungarian Supreme Court president accepts offer to become head of state
The Tisza party and Prime Minister Peter Magyar pressured President Tamas Sulyok, who was appointed under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, to step down
Hun Manet is refining Cambodia’s authoritarian model
The prime minister has made repression less visible and more sophisticated, strengthening the authoritarian system he inherited.
President Xi never wastes a good crisis. As Iran, Ukraine and Palestine distract the world, he tightens his grip
Ever the strategist, the Chinese leader is taking the offensive, both abroad and at home. That’s bad news for global order, and minorities in his country
Hunter Biden talks about how his father’s cancer has spread and is causing him pain
Joe Biden’s prostate cancer is reportedly ‘debilitating’, even as ex-president continues to speak out on public issues
Brazil cuts diplomatic presence in Argentina after Milei insults Lula
Brazil’s government on Tuesday announced it is reducing its diplomatic presence in Argentina after renewed attacks by Argentine President Javier Milei on his counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
South Korean court gives ousted President Yoon suspended jail term for lying during campaign
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former South Korean President President Yoon Suk Yeol was convicted of making false statements during his presidential campaign in the latest verdict after he was removed from office last year over his brief imposition of martial law.
Putin increases Russian troop strength by 25,000 service members
MOSCOW, July 27. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an executive order to set the size of the Russian armed forces at 2,426,130 people, including 1,535,000 service members.
African state nominates former foreign minister to lead UN
Uganda’s Olara Otunnu would become the third African to lead the group, and the first since the late Ghanaian diplomat Kofi Annan nearly two decades ago, according to RT.
