Southeast Asians Prefer China Over US, ISEAS Survey Shows
A slim majority of respondents across Southeast Asia now indicate they would side with China over the United States if forced to choose between the two … Read more
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Elise Stefanik: The Moral Decay and Antisemitism at Columbia University
Columbia University is facing intensifying scrutiny as allegations of systemic antisemitism and the protection of faculty members who promote anti-Jewish sentiment spark widespread outrage. The controversy … Read more
Vesna: The Russian Anti-War Group Declared Extremist
The Russian government has accelerated its systematic erasure of independent civil society, moving beyond the stigmatization of “foreign agents” to the total legal outlawing of human … Read more
Child Dies After Dog Attack in Redcar; Armed Police Intervene
A community in Redcar is reeling after a child died following a suspected dog attack, an incident that triggered a rapid emergency response involving armed police … Read more
Israel-Lebanon Conflict: Escalation, Iranian Threats and International Reaction
The escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah has triggered a wave of international condemnation, with France and Spain leading a growing chorus of European nations … Read more
Self-Proclaimed Prophet and “Apostle” Arrested in France Over Sectarian Abuse Allegations
A coordinated police operation in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region has led to the arrest of a couple and three associates suspected of leading a sect-like organization. The … Read more
Tulare County Deputy Killed in Porterville Eviction Shootout
A routine civil matter escalated into a deadly confrontation Thursday morning in Porterville, leaving a Tulare County detective dead after a high-powered rifle was used in … Read more
Germany’s Far-Right Under Constitution Protection Agency Surveillance
For decades, the Federal Republic of Germany has operated under a strict political consensus designed to prevent the return of extremism to the halls of power. … Read more
Russia and Ukraine Agree to Two-Day Easter Ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a brief, mutual cessation of hostilities to observe the Orthodox Easter holiday, marking a rare moment of coordinated restraint in … Read more
France Calls for Normalization of Relations Between Serbia and Kosovo
In a high-stakes diplomatic push at the United Nations Security Council, France has reaffirmed the critical necessity of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo … Read more
UN Draft Resolution: Turning ICJ Climate Opinion into Global Action
For decades, the fight against global warming has been treated by the world’s most powerful nations as a series of political negotiations—a matter of voluntary pledges … Read more
China Hosts International Security Cooperation Seminar for Foreign Military Attachés
China has convened a group of global military representatives and international officials in Beijing for a two-day summit focused on stabilizing global ties and fostering strategic … Read more