U.S. intelligence analysts say that Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has a remarkable level of fear. He has carried out mass purges, and surprised many by removing his top general.

New GST rates on tobacco to be levied from February 1; cigarettes and pan masala to attract 40% tax Is a blood pressure of ...

The U.S. and the Philippines held their first Maritime Cooperative Activity of 2026 near fiercely contested Scarborough Shoal.

Hidden cameras capture women in intimate moments without their consent, yet the authorities do little to stop it.

Evidence of military cooperation between China and Russia around the world has contributed to a growing perception of an emerging “axis of autocracies” rising to challenge the collective West. In the ...

A powerful show of force is unfolding off South Africa’s coast as warships from China, Russia, and Iran join a high-stakes naval drill under the BRICS banner. South Africa, long a diplomatic balancer ...

National security experts are sounding the alarm over a report that the Chinese Communist Party’s reach inside the United States could include two golf courses located right on the doorstep of one of ...

The mission to capture Nicolas Maduro — Operation Absolute Resolve — was precise, purposeful and powerful. It was a military blow, and not only to Venezuela’s narco-dictatorship. The U.S. also ...

China has banned exports of certain rare earth elements and dual-use items to Japan, which could be used for military purposes, according to a Bloomberg report. This decision has increased tensions ...

Asia stock markets mostly lower on Wednesday, with most major indices declining after recent gains. Geopolitical tensions rose as China announced immediate controls on exports to Japan of items that ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency ...

This issue is preventing our website from loading properly. Please review the following troubleshooting tips or contact us at [email protected]. By submitting your ...