The financial cost of the US war with Iran is now coming into sharper focus, but a new Pentagon watchdog report points to another problem that could prove just as important: the United States has used weapons faster than its defense industry can comfortably replace some of them. A Defense Department inspector general report says […]
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump has sharply criticized the U.S. Supreme Court after the justices declined to let his administration implement new restrictions on mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Trump’s reaction was particularly notable because some of the justices he criticized were nominated by him during his first term in office. In comments posted […]
Continue ReadingThe formal speeches and diplomatic meetings may have dominated headlines during the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi, but some of the most eye-catching scenes emerged away from the conference table. Newly released footage shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other global leaders in more […]
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International companies operating in Denmark are entering a more complicated legal environment in 2026. Denmark continues to offer an attractive setting for cross-border business, but companies entering or expanding in the country increasingly need to navigate employment rules, taxation, corporate compliance, artificial intelligence regulation, sustainability requirements, sanctions and cybersecurity risks. For foreign businesses, the challenge […]
Continue ReadingA disaster that began high in the Himalayas has rapidly become an international emergency. At least 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries are missing on the Tibetan side of the China-Nepal border after a catastrophic glacier collapse unleashed a torrent of ice, rocks, mud and water through mountain communities. Nepalese and Indian citizens make up […]
Continue ReadingAfter months of conflict, sanctions and failed attempts to restart dialogue, Qatar is once again stepping into the middle of one of the world’s most dangerous geopolitical confrontations. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani is visiting Tehran in an effort to reduce tensions and explore whether direct dialogue between the […]
Continue ReadingThe Strait of Hormuz has not been formally closed. Yet the latest shipping data reveals a far more troubling reality: commercial vessels are behaving as if the world’s most important energy corridor is still too dangerous to trust. Commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level in three months, […]
Continue ReadingFor much of the post-World War II era, Japan was recognized as one of the world’s most economically powerful nations while maintaining a relatively restrained military posture. That strategic approach is now undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to a major military […]
Continue ReadingFor decades, natural disasters were associated with typhoons, floods, earthquakes, and wildfires. Today, another threat is rapidly joining that list—extreme heat. South Korea’s decision to officially classify its ongoing heatwave as a national disaster reflects a profound shift in how governments understand climate-related risks. As temperatures climbed to record levels and the number of heat-related […]
Continue ReadingThe mountains rarely distinguish between legends and first-time climbers. For decades, Nirmal “Nims” Purja built a reputation for achieving what many believed was impossible. From summiting all 14 peaks above 8,000 metres in a record 189 days to leading the historic first winter ascent of K2, he became synonymous with pushing the limits of human […]
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