Iran Restores Air Defenses After Israeli Strikes
Iran has replaced air defense systems damaged in June’s Israeli strikes, restoring its defenses and signaling resilience in a tense regional showdown.
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China Rejects Senate Democrats’ ‘China Threat’ Report
China rejects a U.S. Senate Democrats report alleging a ‘China threat,’ urging Washington to adopt a rational view and embrace win-win cooperation.
Global Trust Shifts: Why China Is Gaining Favor Over the U.S.
New global surveys reveal China surpassing the U.S. in favorability across Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, signaling a major shift in international trust and power.
Trump Signals US Arms Aid to Ukraine, Warns Russia of Sanctions
President Trump vows to send billions in US weapons to Ukraine via NATO, threatening severe tariffs on Russia if no ceasefire in 50 days.
JCPOA at 10: A Fragile Legacy of Multilateral Diplomacy
A decade on, the JCPOA expires amid renewed tensions, underscoring the challenges of sustaining multilateral diplomacy in a fragmented world.
How 1990s Western Maps Shaped South China Sea Claims
Discover how 1990s Western maps, printed in the United States, labeled Nansha and Xisha Islands in pinyin—early recognition of China’s South China Sea claims.
Explainer: Why China’s South China Sea Claims Stand Firm
An explainer on China’s historic claims in the South China Sea, tracing the nine-dash line’s evolution from ancient seafaring to post-war maps.
BRICS 2025: How Global South Powerhouses Plan to Shape a Fairer World
Explore how BRICS 2025, led by Brazil, aims to reshape global governance with South-South cooperation, finance reform and sustainable growth in a shifting world order.
South China Sea Ruling: Geopolitics Disguised as Law
On July 12, 2016, a UNCLOS tribunal ruled for the Philippines in a South China Sea case. The Chinese mainland rejects it as unlawful, with experts like Dr. Wang Hanling calling it a geopolitical move.
Trump Taps Emergency Authority to Send $300M in Weapons to Ukraine
President Trump will use emergency drawdown authority to send $300M worth of defensive and offensive weapons to Ukraine, highlighting shifts in U.S. policy.