Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Freed from U.S. Detention After Judge’s Ruling

Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Freed from U.S. Detention After Judge’s Ruling

Khalil, 30, had spent 104 days in custody following his March 8 arrest by immigration officials at his university residence in Manhattan

New Zealand PM Meets Xi Jinping to Deepen Trade Ties, Address Pacific Security Concerns

New Zealand PM Meets Xi Jinping to Deepen Trade Ties, Address Pacific Security Concerns

Luxon's visit, his first to China since assuming office in November 2023, emphasized New Zealand’s desire for regional peace, stability, and continued support for Pacific-led initiatives

British Warship's Taiwan Strait Passage Draws Chinese Military Ire; Taiwan Steps Up Monitoring

British Warship's Taiwan Strait Passage Draws Chinese Military Ire; Taiwan Steps Up Monitoring

Beijing regards the Taiwan Strait as part of its territorial waters, a claim rejected by Taiwan, the United States, and several Western allies, who consider the strait to be international waters

U.S. Appeals Court Allows Trump to Keep Control of California National Guard

U.S. Appeals Court Allows Trump to Keep Control of California National Guard

The dispute stems from Trump’s decision earlier this month to federalize the California National Guard and deploy 4,000 troops in response to protests linked to his immigration policies

Kremlin Warns Against Iran Regime Change or Assassination Amid Israel Conflict

Kremlin Warns Against Iran Regime Change or Assassination Amid Israel Conflict

In its most forceful statement to date on the intensifying Israel-Iran conflict, the Kremlin warned that any attempt to overthrow Iran's current government or kill Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamene...

New Zealand Freezes Aid to Cook Islands Over Deepening Ties with China

New Zealand Freezes Aid to Cook Islands Over Deepening Ties with China

According to a spokesperson for Foreign Minister Winston Peters, New Zealand decided in early June to suspend NZ$18.2 million (US$11 million) in funding intended for the 2025-26 financial year

Russia Warns U.S. Against Attacking Iran, Citing Risk of Middle East Chaos and Nuclear Catastrophe

Russia Warns U.S. Against Attacking Iran, Citing Risk of Middle East Chaos and Nuclear Catastrophe

Speaking during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov urged Washington to avoid direct intervention, labeling any potential strikes as dangero...

China and Central Asia Boost Connectivity, Pledge Closer Ties

China and Central Asia Boost Connectivity, Pledge Closer Ties

The countries plan to enhance road and rail infrastructure, while also exploring the possibility of launching more direct flights between China and Central Asian capitals to ease travel and business i...

Washington Deploys More U.S. Troops to Middle East as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

Washington Deploys More U.S. Troops to Middle East as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

The rapidly escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has prompted the Pentagon to order the deployment of more U.S. forces to the Middle East.

Trump’s $45 Million Military Parade Sparks Backlash: Tribute or Tyranny?

Trump’s $45 Million Military Parade Sparks Backlash: Tribute or Tyranny?

Trump led a $45M military parade in Washington on Flag Day, sparking protests and backlash over its cost, timing, and ‘dictator-style’ optics.