US Maintains Taliban Engagement, Names Obstacles to Normalization

The Taliban's quest for normalization of relations with the international community, which includes relief from terrorism sanctions and the release of Afghan financial assets, faces significant obstacles due to the regime's oppressive policies toward[..]

Britain Rejects Calls to Label China a 'Threat' After Suspicions of Spying

The British government has rejected calls to officially label China a threat to its interests

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Accused of Placing Political Power Ahead of Principles

Between bites during his lunch of chicken with white rice, Sam Chin, age 46, frowned and said: “Now that Anwar is in power, he’ll do almost anything to keep it

Philippine Journalist and Nobel Winner Maria Ressa Acquitted in Tax Evasion Case

A Philippine court on Tuesday acquitted Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa and her news website Rappler of tax evasion charges

Europeans, Americans See China’s Influence Rising

Climate change and immigration top the security concerns of Europeans and North Americans, while China is racing to rival the United States in global influence in the coming years, according to a new 14-nation survey of public perceptions straddling [..]

Malaysia’s PM Accused of Placing Political Power ahead of Principles

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is coming under fire from some supporters who say he is putting power ahead of principles

ASEAN Remains Divided Over China’s Assertiveness in South China Sea

The topic of China’s increasing assertive activities in the South China Sea, from harassing vessels and building structures to introducing a new map with sweeping territorial claims, was prominent at the annual ASEAN Summit in Jakarta last week

UN Rights Rapporteur 'Extremely Concerned' About Forced Repatriation Amid North Korea’s Border Reope[..]

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Spain Expands Morocco Earthquake Search Aid

Spain is sending more rescue teams to Morocco as search crews work to find any remaining survivors from a powerful earthquake that struck south of Marrakech on Friday

Libyan Officials Say Floods Kill at Least 2,000 After Storm Daniel

Officials in eastern Libya say at least 2,000 people are dead and several thousand others missing after two dams collapsed in the eastern coastal city of Derna, sweeping away large chunks of the city and leaving outlying regions under water

Sao Tome and Principe’s One Cardiologist for 200,000 Habitants

The African island nation Sao Tome and Principe has only one cardiologist for its approximately 200,000 inhabitants

Nigeria Banks Add E-Fraud to List of Woes

According to the World Bank, in 2022, 64 million people in Nigeria did not have an account with a bank or other reputable financial institution

UN: Hundreds Killed in Ethnic Attacks in Sudan's West Darfur

Ethnically motivated attacks perpetrated by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militia have killed hundreds in the West Darfur region, the United Nations human rights chief said on Tuesday

Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema in China on State Visit

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is in China this week at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping

Can African Union's Permanent Membership in G20 Bring About Real Change?

In a historic move, the African Union has secured a permanent place in the Group of 20, also known as the G20, a development that could have major implications for Africa’s role in global geopolitics