Power is no longer exercised through military force alone, but via technology, finance and control over information.

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Iran on Monday announced a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. The new authority, called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), will provide ...

Thitu’s 400 residents serve as a civilian bulwark against Beijing’s territorial claims, with the population doubling in five ...

Iran missile and drone attack on UAE Fujairah injures Indians, sparks oil facility fire, draws global condemnation and US threats as talks cautiously progress.

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US crude oil prices fell further after President Donald Trump signalled a possible deal to end the Iran war. Brent dropped more than 6% to about $103 a barrel, while US crude slid nearly 7% to around ...

Gunfire broke out inside the Philippine Senate on May 13, 2026, sending the nation’s upper chamber into a high-tension ...

US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing ahead of high-stakes meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. Several media reports suggested Trump might urge Beijing to persuade Iran to sign a ...

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Iran’s supreme leader said the country will firmly safeguard its nuclear and missile capabilities, calling them a core national asset, as the U.S. pushes for renewed nuclear talks. The statement ...

The conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has entered a volatile phase marked by hardening posi ...