Ismail Haniyeh, Top Hamas Leader, Assassinated in Iran
Background and Role Ismail Haniyeh, a key figure in the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was assassinated in Tehran, Iran, at the age of 62. Haniyeh, who was the exiled political…
Bamboo Diplomacy in Action: Vietnam Balances Relations with Russia and the West
On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin of Russia made a significant visit to Vietnam following his trip to North Korea, highlighting the complex dynamics between Russia, Vietnam, and the broader geopolitical…
Putin and Kim Sign Historic Defense Agreement Amid Global Tensions
On June 19, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a mutual defense pact in Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital. This agreement, described by Kim as…
Putin Proposes Cease-Fire with Sweeping Demands on Ukraine
On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would be ready to order a cease-fire in Ukraine and enter into negotiations if Ukraine agreed to several significant conditions. These…
EU Increases Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
The European Union (EU) has decided to increase tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, escalating trade tensions between the two regions. The move aims to protect the EU’s…
Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as Mexico’s First Female President
Claudia Sheinbaum, an environmental scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, has been elected as Mexico’s first female president. This historic election marks the first time a woman, as well…
China’s Chang’e 6: A Historic Leap on the Moon’s Far Side
On Sunday, China successfully landed its uncrewed Chang’e 6 spacecraft on the far side of the moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. This mission, undertaken by the China…
Yellen Calls for Coordinated Response to Excess Chinese Exports
FRANKFURT, May 21, 2024 – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized the need for the United States and Europe to address China’s excess industrial capacity in a coordinated manner to…
The Commercial Use of AI-Generated Russian Women in China
Recently, Chinese social media has seen a surge in artificial intelligence (AI)-manipulated videos featuring young women who appear to be Russian. These videos aim to promote China-Russia relations, stoke patriotic…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash
On May 20, 2024, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner closely aligned with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died in a helicopter crash. The accident occurred in mountainous terrain near…