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China Defends Detention of Myanmar Scholar Amid US Diplomatic Friction
China has rejected US claims that it wrongfully detained Myanmar scholar Min Zin, insisting the researcher poses a national security threat as diplomatic tensions persist between Beijing and Washington.
US and Middle Eastern Powers Push to Reunite Libya 15 Years After Gaddafi's Downfall
Fifteen years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkiye are spearheading efforts to reunite Libya's rival administrations and end years of civil conflict.
U.S. Approves Major $4.5 Billion KC-46A Aerial Refuelling Aircraft Sale to Qatar
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $4.5 billion military sale to Qatar, including up to four KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft and related equipment to enhance defense capabilities and allied interoperability.
Iraq and Iran Parliament Speakers Clash Online Over Naming Dispute of the Gulf
Iraq's Parliament Speaker Haibat Al Halbousi and Iran's Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf clashed on social media over the naming of the Gulf, following a diplomatic meeting in Baghdad where oil exports and regional tensions were discussed.
One Geography, Two States: How Saudi Arabia Approaches Sudan's Security
Analyzing the strategic agreement signed in Riyadh on August 17, 2026, this article explores how Saudi Arabia views Sudan's stability as an essential component of its own national security and Red Sea defense.
Syrian Police Officer Arrested Over Custody Death of Former White Helmets Volunteer
A Syrian police officer has been arrested following the death in custody of Mohammad Ghamira, a 29-year-old former White Helmets volunteer who suffered from haemophilia.
SDF Completes Integration into Syrian State Institutions Amid Unresolved Autonomy Concerns
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have fully integrated into Syrian state institutions, marking a major milestone for Damascus even as key questions regarding autonomy and women's units remain unresolved.
Outrage Erupts After Israel Opens Tenders for Controversial E1 West Bank Settlement Project
Israel's decision to open tenders for the controversial E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank has sparked widespread international condemnation and renewed warnings over the viability of the two-state solution.
Bangladesh Parliament Elects Ruling Party Veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as New President
Members of parliament in Bangladesh have elected ruling party veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the new president following the resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin due to health reasons.
Examining the Application of Law and the Purpose of Ceasefires in the Occupied West Bank
This article examines the intended outcomes of a ceasefire and questions the application of the law in the occupied West Bank, accompanied by a short video.
Russia Expresses Openness to Peace Proposals That Align with Putin’s Objectives
Russia announced it is open to new peace proposals for Ukraine as long as they align with President Vladimir Putin's goals and ground realities. Meanwhile, military hostilities between the two nations continue to escalate.
FBI Raids Former US Representative Eric Swalwell's Home Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Federal agents have searched the home of former US Representative Eric Swalwell amid an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. The raid follows his recent resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the California gubernatorial race.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Announces Historic Economic Isolation and Toughest Sanctions Ever on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US will enforce unprecedented economic isolation and the toughest sanctions in history against Iran amid escalating tensions.
US Re-designates Hezbollah as a Terrorist Group and Unveils Sweeping New Sanctions
The US has re-designated Lebanese Hezbollah as a terrorist group and announced new sanctions targeting a cash-transfer network, while preparing further economic isolation against Iran.
From Hollywood Set to International Fugitive: The Bizarre Arrest of Nord Stream Suspect Volodymyr Zhuravlev
Ukrainian diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev, a suspect in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, was arrested by Croatian police while working as a consultant on a Hollywood film set in Croatia.
Escalating US Sanctions Against the International Criminal Court Threaten Its Future
New US sanctions against the International Criminal Court have drawn sharp criticism from the United Nations and the European Union, raising concerns about the court's future following a warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hundreds of Tibetans Protest China's Ethnic Unity Law with Head-Shaving Demonstrations
Hundreds of Tibetans have demonstrated against China's ethnic unity law by shaving their heads, as captured in a short video clip.
French Police Block 185 Small Boat Channel Crossings Under New UK Deal
Figures released by the UK Home Office reveal that French police intercepted 185 small boats during the first three months of a new £660 million bilateral agreement.
Fears of Full-Scale War Mount as Yemeni Government and Houthis Trade Heavy Attacks
Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels have escalated attacks, raising fears of a return to full-scale war as the UN urges both sides to step back from the brink of renewed conflict.
US Deports Nearly 2,300 Mexican Nationals to Guatemala Amid Regional Concerns
The United States has deported nearly 2,300 Mexican nationals to Guatemala despite strong objections from the Mexican government. This action is part of an intensifying third-country removal strategy under US President Donald Trump.
Taliban Frees Two Detained UN Staff Members in Western Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have released two United Nations staff members who were detained in Herat, though the reasons for their initial arrest remain unclear.
Tunisian Protesters Flood Streets of Tunis Demanding End to President Kais Saied's Rule
Hundreds of demonstrators in Tunis protested against President Kais Saied, demanding an end to his rule amid worsening economic pressures and a government crackdown on opposition figures.
Australian Police Charge Dual Citizen with Passing Ukrainian Military Secrets to Russia
Australian police have charged a dual Russian-Australian citizen with attempting to leak Ukrainian military intelligence to individuals linked to Moscow. Meanwhile, Russian authorities have detained several suspects on allegations of aiding Ukrainian intelligence operations.
Imran Khan Transferred to Hospital Following Supreme Court Directive Amid Syria Home Rebuilding Reports
Pakistan's Imran Khan has been transferred to a hospital following a Supreme Court order, amidst reports detailing the costs of rebuilding homes in Syria.