On April 7, Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-Wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT) party, visited Nanjing and Beijing, making her the first KMT leader to visit China in a decade. In Nanjing, Cheng laid a wreath at the mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary who founded the KMT and the
Recent assessments by South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) suggesting that Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, may be viewed as a potential successor have reignited debate over North Korea’s future leadership and the risks of a potential succession crisis. Although Pyongyang has not officially designated an heir,
Ten weeks before the FIFA World Cup, Amnesty International has released a report regarding the current safety of international fans and local communities. The FIFA World cup is an international soccer tournament spanning six weeks. This summer it is being held in Canada, Mexico and the United States. However, Amnesty
On March 23, North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong announced at a summit that current talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi would stall if Japan sticks to its “anachronistic approach.” In November 2025, Takaichi announced ideas of meeting with Kim Jong Un—which has been
While ongoing conflicts in the Middle East continue to raise concerns about the United States’ diplomacy, recent developments suggest that Washington is seeking to strengthen its relationships in South America. Earlier this March, President Donald Trump met with 12 Latin American leaders to discuss establishing the “Shield of the Americas.”
The demand for vital minerals like lithium, cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements has increased as the world economy moves toward low-carbon technologies and renewable energy. Solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries for electric vehicles all depend on these minerals. Africa is at the forefront of the world’s transition to
In a closed-door briefing on March 10, Pentagon officials informed lawmakers that the first six days of the war on Iran cost the U.S. at least $11.3 billion. This figure does not accurately represent the total cost of the war – it excludes the cost of operating the military and
The United States is now determined to be the perpetrator behind the Feb. 28 bombing of an Iranian’s girl’s school, according to an internal U.S. military investigation reported by the New York Times. The bombing comes amidst continued U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. The strike killed 150 students at
On March 2, The United States announced sanctions on Rwanda, alleging the Rwanda Defense Force and top military officials supported the M23 rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda’s government has denied involvement, saying the true facts of the conflict have been distorted. These sanctions come just
On Feb. 28, a jointed United States and Israeli military strike on Iran resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. This triggered sharp geopolitical tensions, renewing debate over sovereignty and intervention. For Beijing, the crisis raises diplomatic questions about opposition to unilateral military force, defense of state
Nigeria increased its efforts to stabilize the naira in February 2026, following months of sustained volatility, inflationary pressure, and diminishing consumer purchasing power. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) implemented new liquidity controls, tightened monetary policy, and expedited the clearing of foreign exchange backlogs due to foreign investors. These steps
Captagon’s role in the drug trade is closely linked to regional conflicts and has contributed to instability and addiction throughout the Middle East. Originally developed as a stimulant in West Germany in the 1960s, Captagon was intended to function similarly to other amphetamines, including Adderall and Ritalin, by heightening focus
At the United Nations Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Arms Control, Thomas DiNanno, alleged that China had conducted nuclear explosive tests in violation of its stated commitments. Speaking at the conference, DiNanno said the U.S. government was aware of yield-producing nuclear explosions and preparations for
Iran and the United States have been attempting to deescalate current tensions regarding Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. However, Iran has made it clear that their missile program is “non-negotiable” and essential for responding to future attacks, while the U.S. and its ally, Israel, view these missiles as a tool
In a speech given Feb. 8 at the Al Jazeera forum in Doha, senior Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal rejected calls for the Palestinian movement to surrender its arms. As U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly-formed Board of Peace seeks to bring an end to the war in Gaza, its plan includes
A proposed United States–funded vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau has triggered international controversy and renewed debate about ethics in global health research. The study, designed by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark and funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aimed to test the health effects
On Jan. 20, South Africa called for Israeli envoy Ariel Seidman to exit the country after violating diplomatic order. This order from the South African government comes after Seidman insulted and verbally attacked the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa. ArSouth Africa and Israel have held a rocky diplomatic relationship
Israel has announced that, starting Feb. 2, the Gaza Rafah crossing with Egypt will be reopened to the passage of people. This reopening is limited and was announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Even though reopening is a step in the direction of peace, there is a strict limit for
The Nicaraguan government announced the release of dozens of prisoners from its national penitentiary system on January 10, following sustained pressure from the United States. In a brief statement, the Interior Ministry said that “dozens of people who were in the National Penitentiary System are returning to their homes and
Trump’s Board of Peace On Jan. 17, the White House published an outline for President Donal Trump’s “Board of Peace” aimed at ending the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Trump’s Board of Peace comes as a step in his “20 step plan” to end the genocide in Gaza. The group on
