U.S. and U.K. launch new strikes against Houthi sites in Yemen
The U.S. and British militaries launched a fresh round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen Monday, defense officials said.
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New Zealand needs to muscle up for the New Cold War
When the previous government released the first-ever national security strategy last year, it forecast stormy geopolitical weather ahead. In the brief few months since then, the sky has darkened further still.
Iran and Pakistan rebuilding diplomatic ties following tit-for-tat strikes
Islamabad and Tehran’s detente should help soothe some concerns of regional escalation from the war in Gaza.
A helicopter trip to a Coldplay concert lands a world leader in trouble
The leader of the Philippines has landed himself in trouble after using a presidential helicopter to bypass heavy traffic and make it to a Coldplay concert.
Russia clashes with US and Ukraine supporters, ruling out any peace plan backed by Kyiv and the West
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia’s foreign minister clashed with the United States and Ukraine’s supporters at a U.N. meeting Monday where Moscow ruled out any peace plan backed by Kyiv and the West, and China warned that further global chaos could impact the slowing global economy.
Why US strikes won’t stop the Houthis
As the Houthi militant group in Yemen ramps up its attacks on vessels in the Red Sea – ostensibly in response to what it calls Israel’s “genocidal crimes” in Gaza – the US and UK have responded with multiple military strikes in the last week. The US has also re-listed the group as a global terrorist organization.
What Is ‘Settler Colonialism’?
In the intense war of words over the Israel-Gaza war, a particular phrase has popped up repeatedly. At protests, on fliers and in some mainstream publications, it is common to see Israel described — or more likely, assailed — as a “settler-colonial” state.
Record-high prices unlikely to dim gold’s allure as Asia’s year of elections loom
“All [elections] are all important. But some elections have the ability to influence world affairs more so than others,” said Shaokai Fan, Global Head of Central Banks for the World Gold Council (WGC), highlighting that gold prices rose over the past weekend when Taiwan held its elections.