Taiwan is grappling with increased military pressure from China, including live-fire exercises and record numbers of Chinese aircraft detected near the island. The Taiwanese government denounces these actions as provocations. Read more...

A roundup of recent news from Thailand, including multinational military exercises, border security concerns, a gold store robbery, and controversial refugee deportations. Read more...

South Korea is grappling with a political crisis that threatens to reshape its foreign policy and a military accident involving a fighter jet dropping bombs on a village. Read more...

A Trump confidant meets with Hamas over hostages, a policy shift for the US. Meanwhile, Thailand hosts a major military exercise with US and Asian forces. Read more...

Pope Francis expresses gratitude from the hospital, Trump accuses Trudeau of political maneuvering, and a South Korean fighter jet makes a grave error during a US drill. Read more...

A roundup of international political news including a French ex-surgeon's trial, Algerian concerns over military exercises, Trump's NATO doubts, Hong Kong child abuse cases, and Putin's critique of Macron. Read more...

NATO allies are increasing defense spending and conducting joint exercises as Trump questions the US commitment to defending nations that don't adequately invest in their own security. Read more...

North Korea conducts missile tests while China calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and investigates alleged sharing of U.S. defense secrets with China. Read more...

Azerbaijan reaffirms its commitment to combating climate change and highlights its strong partnership with Türkiye as a model for international cooperation. Plus, a look at recent events. Read more...

The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a key defense pact to boost military ties amid rising tensions with China. The agreement aims to enhance combat readiness and security cooperation. Read more...

North Korea reportedly purged 20 elite soldiers for endangering Kim Jong-un. Separately, a South Korean bombing mishap threatens US-South Korean military exercises. Read more...

A Russian Su-57 landed in Iran amid rising tensions, while China conducts live-fire drills near Taiwan, prompting Taipei to deploy forces. Read more...

From escalating military drills near Taiwan to policy shifts in France and Scotland, global politics are seeing significant movements and tensions. Read more...

The EU explores a defense partnership with India, while Italy faces pro-Russian cyberattacks on key government websites and a priest reports a sophisticated cyberattack. Read more...

This week's entertainment headlines cover Meghan Markle's business struggles, Oscar trends, a new 'Tatort' episode, and a tricky postage stamp puzzle. Read more...

Amid escalating military activities, China's defense ministry issued a stark warning to Taiwan, while Taiwan reports a record number of Chinese aircraft incursions. Experts analyze China's "salami-slicing" tactics. Read more...

Recent events highlight escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, along with increasing global diplomatic efforts involving countries like Estonia and the EU. Read more...