Path to a Ceasefire Clears as Israel Accepts US-Backed Deal
The path to a ceasefire in Gaza has cleared considerably after Israel officially accepted a U.S.-backed deal. A senior official confirmed the government's readiness...
Japan Enters Period of Transition as Prime Minister Ishiba Steps Aside
Japan is entering a period of political transition after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced he is stepping aside. His resignation, after less than a...
The Shanghai Spirit: A New Vision of World Order Challenges the West
A new "Shanghai Spirit" is challenging the Western-led world order. Embodied by the unity of India, China, and Russia at the recent SCO summit,...
China’s “Greyzone” Push for Oil in Taiwan’s EEZ
A new report reveals that China is operating oil and gas vessels and fixed structures inside Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This activity, which...
A Message in a Bombing: Netanyahu’s Strike on Houthis Aims to Deter Iran
The Israeli bombing that killed the Houthi prime minister was a message aimed not just at Sanaa but also at Tehran, as Prime Minister...