Armenia seeks new alliances, notably with India, amid geopolitical challenges
Israel strikes Beirut, targeting Hezbollah commander amid rising tensions and casualties
US and Japan bolster military ties amid rising tensions with China
Armenia and Azerbaijan face ongoing tensions post-war, complicating peace efforts
Bangladesh protests escalate into nationwide uprising against PM Hasina's 15-year rule, with 174 deaths reported
Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam's most powerful leader in decades, dies at 80, ushering in a new era of uncertainty and potential succession crisis in Vietnamese politics
Malaysia's strategic position and semiconductor investments align it with U.S. interests, potentially joining Asian NATO
China seeks to de-escalate tensions with the Philippines over the South China Sea
China brokers Palestinian unity deal, but doubts remain over its impact on Gaza crisis and Israel's response
Russia's influence in Armenia wanes as the U.S. strengthens ties through military exercises
Houthi drone strikes Tel Aviv, marking a significant breach of Israel's defenses
The ICJ orders Israel to end its West Bank occupation, marking a pivotal moment
Islamic Republics blend Islamic principles with governance, facing cultural and economic challenges
Bangladesh faces deadly student protests over job quotas, escalating violence and unrest
Bashar al-Assad's Syria holds sham parliamentary elections, with the Baath Party firmly in control and no real opposition.
North Korean diplomat Ri Il Kyu defects to South Korea, highlighting growing elite exodus amid tensions
Pakistan's political crisis deepens as government seeks to ban Imran Khan's party despite court rulings
NATO's role in defending against communism and the Soviet Union, and the potential formation of a NATO-like military alliance in East Asia to counter China's influence
India's population growth poses challenges for development; political parties avoid addressing it
Turkic states, including Turkey, share common ethnic, linguistic, and cultural ties, forming the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) to strengthen cooperation and protect regional interests.