The whole planet is asking the same question: Will CENTCOM dare to go to war against China? This is not a wild hypothetical anymore.According to MarineTraffic data, the Chinese-owned Rich Starry tanker, sailing under the Malawi flag, linked to Shanghai Xianrun, and departing from Sharjah in the UAE»»»

Turkey has emerged as the country with the second-largest number of foreign military bases in the world after the United States, and is the only Muslim-majority nation with a global military base network of this scale. Acc»»»

Russia is again seeking to capitalise on the tightening global gas market by offering LNG from US-sanctioned facilities to energy-constrained buyers in South Asia at steep discounts. Bloomberg has reported that shipments f»»»

Thailand has reportedly maintained oil reserves sufficient for 109 days of consumption, even as renewed tensions in the Middle East add a fresh layer of unease to global energy markets and contribute to concerns over supply disruptions. »»»

Russia is again seeking to capitalise on the tightening global gas market by offering LNG from US-sanctioned facilities to energy-constrained buyers in South Asia at steep discounts. Bloomberg has reported that shipments f»»»

Pakistan is working to bring the United States and Iran together for a second round of peace talks in the coming days as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz threatens to reignite hostilities, according to sources speaking with US media. »»»

Russia is again seeking to capitalise on the tightening global gas market by offering LNG from US-sanctioned facilities to energy-constrained buyers in South Asia at steep discounts. Bloomberg has reported that shipments f»»»

China's foreign ministry has denied accusations that Beijing is providing military support to Iran, calling media reports on the matter "purely fabricated" and warning of countermeasures if the United States raises tariffs on the basis of such claims. »»»

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this month directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to compile lists of US citizens eligible to vote in each state, Statista reports. The order also instructs the US Postal Service to send mail b»»»

Russia is again seeking to capitalise on the tightening global gas market by offering LNG from US-sanctioned facilities to energy-constrained buyers in South Asia at steep discounts. Bloomberg has reported that shipments f»»»

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this month directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to compile lists of US citizens eligible to vote in each state, Statista reports. The order also instructs the US Postal Service to send mail b»»»

Colombia will begin euthanising dozens of invasive hippopotamuses in the second half of 2026 as authorities move to contain a rapidly expanding population descended from animals illegally imported by drug trafficker Pablo Escobar four decades ago, Environment Minister Irene Vélez has announced. »»»

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this month directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to compile lists of US citizens eligible to vote in each state, Statista reports. The order also instructs the US Postal Service to send mail b»»»

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»

Pakistan is working to bring the United States and Iran together for a second round of peace talks in the coming days as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz threatens to reignite hostilities, according to sources speaking with US media. »»»

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»

Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence co-operation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on April 14, in Rome's sharpest signal yet of disapproval over Israeli military operations, while separately rebuking US President Donald Trump for his attacks on Pop»»»

Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct bilateral negotiations in more than 40 years at the US State Department in Washington on April 14, even as the ground war in southern Lebanon continues to intensify. The ta»»»

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»

Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence co-operation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on April 14, in Rome's sharpest signal yet of disapproval over Israeli military operations, while separately rebuking US President Donald Trump for his attacks on Pop»»»

Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct bilateral negotiations in more than 40 years at the US State Department in Washington on April 14, even as the ground war in southern Lebanon continues to intensify. The ta»»»

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»

Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct bilateral negotiations in more than 40 years at the US State Department in Washington on April 14, even as the ground war in southern Lebanon continues to intensify. The ta»»»

Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence co-operation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on April 14, in Rome's sharpest signal yet of disapproval over Israeli military operations, while separately rebuking US President Donald Trump for his attacks on Pop»»»

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»

Serbia plans to jointly produce combat drones with Israel as part of efforts to strengthen its military capabilities and expand arms exports, President Aleksandar Vucic said on April 14. Speaking during a visit to a milita»»»

Dana Gas has resumed production at the Khor Mor gas facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq after weeks of intermittent operations, Iraq Business News reported on April 14 citing the company’s statment. The UAE-listed ene»»»

Iraq's Environment Minister Hallo Askari has announced that authorities have contained a pollution crisis in the Tigris river caused by sediment dislodged by water releases from rivers and dams, Al Sumaria News reported on April 14, citing the Iraqi state news agency WAA. »»»

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»

Tehran has entered its sixth consecutive year of drought, with rainfall in the province down 35% compared to long-term averages despite a slight national improvement, Eghtesad Online reported on April 14, citing Mehr News Agency. »»»

China's foreign ministry has denied accusations that Beijing is providing military support to Iran, calling media reports on the matter "purely fabricated" and warning of countermeasures if the United States raises tariffs on the basis of such claims. »»»

Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence co-operation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on April 14, in Rome's sharpest signal yet of disapproval over Israeli military operations, while separately rebuking US President Donald Trump for his attacks on Pop»»»

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»

For most of the first year of the Trump administration, America’s so-called western allies spent most of their time flattering, toadying and attempting to manipulate the US President’s ego in a vain effort to rescue the fast decaying transatlantic “special relation.” They even agreed to more than d»»»

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this month directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to compile lists of US citizens eligible to vote in each state, Statista reports. The order also instructs the US Postal Service to send mail b»»»

Kyrgyzstan is angling to set up a special economic zone near Lake Issyk-Kul intended to rival Kazakhstan’s Astana Hub and Uzbekistan’s IT Park in Tashkent. At a meeting at the New Lines I»»»

Hungary’s incoming prime minister Peter Magyar may ease tensions with Brussels, but he says he won’t end imports of Russian oil and gas for now. Brussels will be happy to see the departure of former Hungarian Prime Ministe»»»

Western Balkan frontrunners Montenegro and Albania must do more to convince sceptical EU member states of their value or risk delays to their 2030 accession ambitions, a Strategic Europe paper published by Carnegie Europe said on April 14.  »»»

Bosnia & Herzegovina’s long and troubled path towards European Union membership risks drifting further into irrelevance unless Brussels restores credibility to its enlargement policy and applies its own rules more consistently, according to a new policy brief published by the European Policy Ce»»»

Western Balkan frontrunners Montenegro and Albania must do more to convince sceptical EU member states of their value or risk delays to their 2030 accession ambitions, a Strategic Europe paper published by Carnegie Europe said on April 14.  »»»

Hungary’s incoming prime minister Peter Magyar may ease tensions with Brussels, but he says he won’t end imports of Russian oil and gas for now. Brussels will be happy to see the departure of former Hungarian Prime Ministe»»»

Russia is again seeking to capitalise on the tightening global gas market by offering LNG from US-sanctioned facilities to energy-constrained buyers in South Asia at steep discounts. Bloomberg has reported that shipments f»»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka has called on citizens to mobilise and put the economy first, warning that the country faces an unpredictable period and that the state will no longer prioritise public comfort over economic performance, Vzglyad reported on April 14. »»»

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this month directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to compile lists of US citizens eligible to vote in each state, Statista reports. The order also instructs the US Postal Service to send mail b»»»

In 2023, 30,000 service workers joined in sympathy as about 30,000 teachers walked off the job in Los Angeles to begin an anticipated three-day strike in demand of higher wages. On Monday, the school district prevented another strike by making deals with three unions in the school district. File Ph»»»

There are few precedents for the direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials that began in Washington on Tuesday. - 1949, Fragile armistice - The first Arab-Israeli war began on May 15, 1948, the day after the declaration of the establishment of the State of Israel. Five countries -- Egypt,»»»