Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 on display in the Korean War

The Forgotten Human Stories of the Cold War: Spies, Defectors, and the Great Game

The Cold War is often remembered for its proxy wars, nuclear brinkmanship, and the ideological battle between the two superpowers—the Soviet Union and the United States. However, amidst the high-stakes geopolitical maneuvering, the human element is often overlooked. Stories of...
indonesia military

Indonesia Passes Military Bill Amid Protests, Raising Fears of Democratic Backslide

Indonesia's parliament passed contentious revisions to the country's military Bill on Thursday, sparking fears of a return to authoritarian practices and prompting street protests from student and civil society groups. The changes, which expand the scope of military officers in...
South Korea on Edge as Constitutional Court Prepares Verdict

South Korea on Edge as Constitutional Court Prepares Verdict on Impeached President

South Korea continue to mount as the nation’s Constitutional Court deliberates on the fate of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Amid growing unrest, opposition lawmakers are demanding heightened security after one of their members was struck by an egg outside...
China

China Defends Execution of Four Canadians Amidst Diplomatic Tensions

China defended its execution of four Canadian citizens in recent weeks, maintaining that it acted “in accordance with the law” despite sharp condemnation from Canada. The latest incident further strains relations between the two nations, already embroiled in a series...
China Housing Market

China’s Housing Market Faces a Transformational Shift Amid Economic Uncertainty

Harbin, a northeastern city in China, has seen rapid urban development in recent years, with high-rise apartments standing alongside commercial hubs and historic landmarks. However, for many property owners like 55-year-old driver Zhao Yuchun, the changing landscape serves as a...
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) UAE

UAE Labour Laws: MOHRE Warns Against Hiring Workers Without Valid Permits

Strict Measures to Enforce UAE Labour Laws The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has issued a strong warning to private sector establishments and employers, cautioning them against hiring individuals without a valid work permit issued by the ministry. This prohibition applies even...
Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey’s Kurdish Conundrum: A Century of Denial, a New Political Chessboard

For over a century, Turkey has systematically denied its Kurdish population fundamental democratic rights and autonomy. Since the founding of the Turkish Republic in 1923, successive governments have sought to suppress Kurdish identity, banning the Kurdish language, outlawing cultural expressions,...
U.S. Airstrikes Target Houthi-Controlled Sites

U.S. Airstrikes Target Houthi-Controlled Sites in Yemen, Escalating Red Sea Tensions

The United States launched a series of airstrikes on March 15 against Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen, intensifying an already volatile situation in the Red Sea. The operation, conducted by F/A-18E/F Super Hornets from the USS Harry S. Truman, targeted weapons...
Dubai Health Authority Adopts New Standards to Enhance Mental Health Services and Patient Safety

Dubai Health Authority Adopts New Standards to Enhance Mental Health Services and Patient Safety

Integration of digital health services and teletherapy to facilitate access to mental health care  Global partnerships to develop a comprehensive mental health system in Dubai The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has adopted new standards for mental health services in line...
JS Raigei commissioning ceremony. (JMSDF)

Japan Commissions Fourth Taigei-Class Submarine, JS Raigei

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has officially commissioned its fourth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine, JS Raigei (SS 515), marking a significant milestone in Japan’s naval modernization efforts. The new submarine was inducted into Submarine Division 1 of Submarine Flotilla 1 and...
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