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US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill targeting India, China over oil trade
The US Senate passed the renamed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 vote, letting Trump impose 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil and gas — though Democrats w
Trump Revives Bid to Fire Fed's Lisa Cook
Two months after the Supreme Court blocked his previous attempt, President Trump has revived his push to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in an effort to reshape the central bank's board with l
CNA Explains: What’s driving Japan’s urgent defence push?
Japan's defense minister called for urgent acceleration of the country's military buildup, as the latest defense white paper flagged mounting threats from China, North Korea, and Russia while Japan ha
US-Turkiye Power-Sharing Push Tests Libya's Divided Governments
A US-led plan to unify Libya's rival governments under a power-sharing deal is gaining momentum, with Turkiye joining Washington in pushing the parties together, though past diplomatic efforts have re
Russia, Ukraine trade strikes on energy, e-commerce
Russia and Ukraine exchanged long-range strikes on each other's economic and energy infrastructure, with Kyiv hitting a Wildberries warehouse 2,000 km from the front while Russian attacks killed at le
Trump Moves to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The Trump administration has formally notified Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook that President Trump is considering removing her, giving her 21 days to respond to mortgage fraud allegations detailed
Judge clears Trump to end South Sudan TPS
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration can move forward with terminating Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals in the US, rejecting arguments from immigrant rights groups tha
North Korea Deploys Missile Unit to Russia
North Korea is deploying a missile unit to western Russia equipped with up to 120 ballistic missiles to attack Ukraine, part of a deepening military partnership that has already sent 14,000-15,000 tro
Putin Poised to Test NATO Unity, US Intel Warns
US intelligence assessments indicate Putin could attempt a limited attack on a NATO ally within the next few years to test the alliance's Article 5 commitment, with the Baltics or Poland seen as likel
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Sign Joint Defence Pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca pledging that an attack on any one of them would be treated as an attack on all three, drawing a sharp rebuke from Tehran.
Senate Passes Graham's Russia Sanctions Bill 86-11
The Senate passed a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill 86-11 on Friday, fulfilling legislation Lindsey Graham had championed and secured a White House deal on before his unexpected death last month at 7
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan Sign Mutual Defence Pact in Mecca
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact in Mecca declaring that an armed attack on any one of the three states will be treated as an attack on all three, with the stated aim o
U.S. appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit blocked Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project in a 2-1 ruling, holding that the President cannot unilaterally redesign the White House withou
Patriot Stockpiles Halved by Ukraine, Gulf Wars
Global demand for U.S. Patriot air defense interceptors has outstripped supply as simultaneous wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have drained American and Gulf stockpiles to their lowest levels in y
Ukraine Strike Threatens Wildberries Collapse
A record-distance Ukrainian strike has hit Wildberries facilities, leaving Russia's largest e-commerce platform facing potential collapse unless the Kremlin intervenes to prop it up.
Nepal FM pitches country as India-China bridge
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal declared Kathmandu's aspiration to become a 'vibrant, dynamic bridge' between India and China at a Fudan University co-organized conference, cementing PM Balendr
Pape: Trump Trapped in Iran Escalation Dilemma
University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape argues that President Trump is locked in an 'escalation trap' with Iran, forced to choose between backing down or escalating toward a symbolic military vict
North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missile Toward Sea
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea, with South Korea reporting the test and the United States assessing no immediate threat while coordinating with allies.
Trump hits 32% approval as GOP braces for midterm losses
Trump's second-term political standing is collapsing as he clings to an unpopular war, tariffs, and monument obsessions while congressional Republicans privately fear losing the House and possibly the
Thailand Hosts Min Aung Hlaing, Pushes Myanmar's ASEAN Return
Thailand hosted Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok, his first visit since the 2021 coup, pledging to back Myanmar's return to ASEAN despite rights-group condemnation and the bloc's own assessment th
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