Summary
- At the heart of these tensions lie the persistent standoff between the United States and Iran, the ever-volatile Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the complex web of alliances and rivalries that define contemporary geopolitics in West…


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By Qaiser Nawab
As the global economic landscape undergoes a profound transformation, 2026 stands as a definitive milestone. With the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan (FYP), China has officially transitioned into its 15th FYP…

Trump first introduced the concept of a Board of Peace in September as part of a broader proposal to end Israel’s war in Gaza. He later expanded its intended scope, stating that the board would address conflicts globally. Traditionally, such…

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, DC, US, February 20, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS

The former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is living in Australia with her family, a spokesperson has confirmed.
“The family has been travelling for a few years now,” her office told the Guardian.
“For the moment they’re basing…