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North Korea's destroyer launch fails as warship overturns ahead of Kim Jong-un
Embarrassing fiasco exposes naval engineering shortcomings, pressure-led cuts, and structural weaknesses in Kim's naval expansion.
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NATO’s northern frontline: US and allies drill for war on strategic Swedish island
Amid Trump’s NATO scepticism, American troops deepen cooperation in the Baltics and Arctic.
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Germany sends first overseas tank brigade in effort to restore military strength
German chancellor Friedrich Merz is driving record military expansion amidst NATO tensions and Russian aggression, promises to turn Germany's army into Europe's strongest.
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Trump tariffs and nuclear diplomacy test South Korea-US alliance
Mounting trade penalties, political upheaval, and fears of a side deal with Kim Jong Un are straining a decades-old security pact.
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Trump pardons donor’s son after $1 million dinner at Mar-a-Lago
Tax fraud conviction overturned after political ally of Trump attends elite fundraiser; clemency raises fresh concerns of favouritism.
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EU opens inquiry into leading adult platforms for child protection issues
The European Commission is investigating Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos for their inability to safeguard children under the Digital Services Act.
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A century-old electric car battle returns: Will history repeat itself under Trump?
Electric vehicles once ruled American streets before politics and oil sidelined them — and today's political shifts may be putting them at risk again.
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Trump’s tariffs and tax plan threaten US battery industry just as it begins to take off
Republican policies could derail new American investments in battery manufacturing critical to clean energy and grid stability.
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Starbucks Korea bans political names from being used in coffee orders before high-stakes election
To stay neutral while South Korea's election season is heated, Starbucks is preventing customers from using presidential candidates' names in beverage orders.
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Trump’s crackdown on elite universities puts international students—and US innovation—at risk
Over 1 million international students power US research, tech, and local economies. Now, many face visa cancellations amid a growing standoff with elite schools like Harvard.
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Israel faces growing pressure from close allies as Gaza war enters 18th month
Once shielded from major international backlash, Israel is now seeing signs of frustration from the US, Europe, and other key partners.
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US deploys new missile system to Philippine island near Taiwan in message to China
The Marines’ Nmesis launcher brings advanced firepower and flexible island warfare tactics to the Pacific’s front line as US-China tensions escalate.
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Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield hinges on Canada — but Ottawa isn’t all in
The US needs Canadian territory and radar coverage for its Arctic missile defence plan, but political tension and public scepticism may slow cooperation.
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North Korea detains officials over failed warship launch Kim Jong Un calls an ‘unpardonable crime’
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House GOP zeroes in on SNAP with steep cuts and tighter work rules in new fiscal package
Republicans offer $230 billion in savings by tightening eligibility, boosting work requirements and passing costs on to states.
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Trump tariffs and falling oil prices threaten end of US shale boom
US oil producers are slashing spending and halting drilling as Trump’s tariffs raise costs and falling prices threaten the end of the shale boom.
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Trump tariffs threaten US access to cutting-edge CT scanners, raising costs and delaying care
Trump’s tariffs on EU goods threaten US access to advanced Siemens CT scanners, raising healthcare costs and risking delays in lifesaving diagnostics.
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Trump goes after Harvard international students, leaving global elite and academic freedom in doubt
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium and daughter of Canadian PM among students caught in Trump administration's crackdown on visas.
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Heineken defies China’s beer market slump with rapid growth through local partnership
While China's overall beer market is shrinking, Heineken has bucked the trend by boosting sales over 20% in 2024 — thanks to a 2018 deal with China Resources Beer that expanded its reach and leveraged a local distribution network to target the growing premium segment.
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Trump golf project in Vietnam sparks land disputes and legal concerns
Vietnam fast-tracked a $1.5 billion Trump golf project by bypassing legal procedures and displacing residents, as officials seek favour amid tense US trade talks.
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Ukraine offers cash, perks and purpose to lure Gen Z into military as war drags on
Facing a manpower crisis, Kyiv launches ‘Contract 18-24’ to recruit young Ukrainians with bonuses and benefits.
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Europe’s luxury industry faces a new test as Trump’s tariffs threaten Ubrique’s leather legacy
Trump’s tariff threats against the EU are pressuring European luxury brands to rethink the value of “Made in Europe.” For towns like Ubrique, Spain, a global hub for high-end leather goods, the uncertainty threatens both heritage and livelihood.
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Trump threatens new tariffs on Europe, escalating transatlantic trade tensions
Proposed 50% tariff on EU goods would hit cars, pharmaceuticals, and aircraft parts as US seeks to rebalance trade.
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Trump's immigration threat reveals US universities' dependence on international students
Harvard and other top colleges are under financial and academic pressure as White House seeks to limit student visas.
