China becomes the first nation to regulate against concealed automotive door handles, a feature popularized by Tesla and adopted by other EV makers, citing safety concerns in emergency situations. The new standards take effect in 2027.
The distinctive buzz over Ukrainian trenches increasingly originates not from military superpowers, but from nations like Cyprus, with a population of just over one million. The war has catalyzed a continent-wide surge in indigenous, high-tech defense production, reshaping Europe's strategic landscape.
A brief humanitarian pause brokered by the U.S. collapsed as Russia launched fresh attacks on Ukrainian cities, targeting energy infrastructure during a severe cold snap that has seen temperatures plummet below -20°C.
Norway's revered monarchy is navigating unprecedented turbulence this week, with the Crown Prince's stepson standing trial on serious assault charges while newly released court documents reveal intimate email exchanges between Crown Princess Mette-Marit and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
As Japan and the U.S. coordinate to stabilize the yen, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's impromptu praise for a weak currency has sent officials scrambling to contain the fallout and protect fragile market confidence ahead of a snap election.
Poland stands on the cusp of joining the G20, marking a historic economic transformation from a communist-era command economy to a trillion-dollar European powerhouse. This journey, once dismissed as a fanciful dream, is now hailed as a modern miracle with tangible impacts on everyday life.
A year after Vietnam and the United States elevated bilateral ties to a 'comprehensive strategic partnership,' a leaked internal military assessment reveals Hanoi was simultaneously preparing for a potential American 'war of aggression.' The document, analyzed by rights group The 88 Project, underscores Vietnam's profound anxiety over U.S.-backed 'color revolutions' and the complex balancing act in its foreign policy.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has directed his foreign minister to engage in what he termed 'fair and equitable negotiations' with the United States, marking a potential diplomatic opening amid longstanding tensions.
Speaker Mike Johnson confronts a pivotal procedural vote Tuesday, needing near-unanimous Republican support to pass a stopgap funding bill and end a partial government shutdown, all while managing pressure from former President Trump and internal party divisions.
As millions of European workers await pay adjustments, new data reveals a continent deeply divided on minimum wage levels. While Western nations lead in nominal terms, purchasing power parity tells a more nuanced story of living standards across the EU and candidate countries.
While overall EU food inflation moderated to 2.8% in 2025, stark disparities emerged. Chocolate, frozen fruit, and beef led price surges, while olive oil and sugar saw significant declines. Turkey's crisis-level inflation contrasted sharply with stability in Switzerland and France.
In a move to rebalance bilateral trade, India has agreed to significant purchases of U.S. goods including petroleum, defense systems, and commercial aircraft under a newly announced agreement, a senior official confirmed.
A classified Vietnamese military document outlines strategic preparations for a potential conflict involving the United States, reflecting heightened regional anxieties as superpower rivalries intensify in the South China Sea.
The Trump administration sees Venezuela's revitalized oil sector as a tool to undercut Russian energy revenues and pressure India to pivot away from Moscow. But crumbling infrastructure, geopolitical risks, and entrenched trade relationships pose significant challenges to this strategic calculus.
In a carefully worded statement, Iran's president has extended an olive branch to Washington, proposing renewed negotiations under what he terms 'just conditions'—a move analysts see as both a diplomatic opening and a strategic maneuver.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has extended an olive branch to Washington, proposing renewed negotiations under what he terms "fair and equitable" conditions, signaling a potential shift in tone while core disputes remain unresolved.
In a significant policy pivot, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed his foreign minister to pursue negotiations with the United States, a move seen as receiving crucial backing from Supreme Leader Khamenei amidst ongoing regional tensions and domestic unrest.
Russian forces launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and second city Kharkiv early Tuesday, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas amid sub-zero temperatures, officials said.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Uruguay's President Yamandú Orsi called for enhanced cooperation to foster an "equal and orderly multipolar world" during a meeting in Beijing. The visit underscores Uruguay's strategic balancing act and China's sustained diplomatic outreach to South America amid global tensions.
Moscow has formally acknowledged its military's role in helping Nigerien forces thwart a coordinated ISIL attack on Niamey's main airport last week, an incident that left 20 assailants dead and underscores Russia's deepening security footprint in the Sahel.
