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Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The Hague Group: South Africa Leads Coalition Against U.S./Israel’s “Unilateral Bullying” of the ICC
Coalition challenges U.S.-Israel pressure on the ICC, urging states and civil society to defend the Court’s independence during UN week in New York.
- 8 min
- Netherlands
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Anthropic CEO likens AI fight with China to Cold War, seeks 'disarmament negotiations'
Dario Amodei likens U.S.–China AI rivalry to a Cold War and calls for arms‑style limits to slow frontier AI, proposing verification and risk thresholds.
- 8 min
- China
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Iran Threatens South Korea with ‘Serious Consequences’ for Deploying to Strait of Hormuz
Tehran warns Seoul of “serious consequences” if it sends forces to the Strait of Hormuz, heightening risks for shipping, insurers, and regional stability.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Nigeria confirms US troop withdrawal — RT Africa
Abuja says US forces will exit as kidnappings and militant attacks surge, raising concerns over intelligence support and regional security impacts.
- 8 min
- Nigeria
Military / WarBehind The Veil
South Korea's Lee wants military airbase relocated by mid-2028 for chip cluster
President Lee urges moving Gwangju military airbase by mid-2028 to unlock land for a semiconductor hub, pending defense, environmental, and community ap...
- 7 min
- South Korea
Military / WarBehind The Veil
China Frets Spanish Migrant Invasion Could Bolster ‘Right-Wing Parties’
Global Times says Spain’s migrant influx could energize right‑wing parties across Europe, shaping voter sentiment, coalitions, and EU policy debates.
- 8 min
- Spain
Military / WarBehind The Veil
‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa
Intimidation and violence push foreign nationals to flee in South Africa; authorities and aid groups race to curb vigilante threats and displacement.
- 8 min
- South Africa
Military / WarBehind The Veil
China is building an AI war machine. Washington must wake up before it’s too late
OpenAI’s Broadcom-built ‘Jalapeño’ chip shifts focus to compute control and inference dominance, spurring U.S. policy reviews on defense, supply, and ex...
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
South Korea says attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz likely involved an Iranian missile
Seoul says a South Korean-operated cargo ship was likely hit by an Iranian missile near the Strait of Hormuz; details are still being verified.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Why China's airlines suffer more from the Iran war than global rivals
Chinese carriers face higher fuel costs, limited hedging, route disruptions, and rail competition, risking weaker margins and slower recovery.
- 9 min
- China
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Chill coming from Trump’s summit with Xi is proof of a new Cold War with China
Trump–Xi talks in Beijing show widening rifts on Taiwan, Iran, and AI, pointing to managed confrontation over breakthroughs and selective cooperation.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
China and U.S. agree Hormuz should not be ‘militarized,’ Rubio says
President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during a summit with President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Mar
- 3 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Inside the South Korean mines that will provide U.S. with key metal for Iran War
In South Korea, an American company is mining for rare minerals used to make weapons and ammunition. Trade tensions with China have strained access to t
- 3 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Trump says U.S. wants to delay his meeting with Xi in China by 'a month or so' due to Iran war
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cast doubt on the planned trip earlier, while insisting it was not meant to pressure China to help reopen the Strait of...
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
US Commerce Dept Reportedly Withdraws Planned Rule On AI Chip Exports
The U.S. Commerce Department withdrew a proposed rule on AI chip exports, leaving a gap in policy as China ramps up semiconductor production.
- 3 min
- United States
Society / CultureBehind The Veil
South Africans are angry as Johannesburg faces a growing water crisis
This comes despite Johannesburg being Africa’s wealthiest city by GDP, and many residents are getting fed up
- 6 min
- South Africa
World TradeBehind The Veil
Global Trade Reset? EU Warns Against Tariff Hikes, China Assesses Impact, While India Reportedly Delays Talks
The European Commission has called on the U.S. to respect its trade agreements and provide
- 7 min
- China
Global SummitsBehind The Veil
China’s leverage rises before high-stakes summit as Supreme Court curbs Trump tariffs
Supreme Court's decision to invalidate Trump's tariffs has strengthened China's hand ahead of the leaders summit in April, at a time when Beijing seeks U.S. con...
- 6 min
- China
Technology / CyberBehind The Veil
2/22/2026: Left Behind; South Africa's Refugees; Is That Art?
First, a report from inside the birthplace of food stamps. Then, inside Trump’s South Africa Afrikaner claims. And, the AI art divide: Revolutionary or a gimm...
- 6 min
- South Africa
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy
SYDNEY, Feb 22 (Reuters) - An Australian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a government source said on Sunday in the latest transit of the sensitive wat...
- 7 min
- Taiwan
Celebrity / EntertainmentBehind The Veil
Who's laughing now? China’s humanoid robots go from viral stumbles to kung fu flips in one year
Chinese humanoid robots are having a moment in the spotlight after a standout performance at the country's annual Spring Festival Gala.
- 6 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
South Korean court rules ex‑President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty in insurrection trial
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison by court for leading insurrection after declaring martial law in December 2024.
- 6 min
- South Korea
Economy / MarketsBehind The Veil
Polymarket Launches Bets Linked To Lunar New Year, Reportedly Hires Mandarin-Speaking Staff To Court China's Punters
Cryptocurrency-based prediction platform Polymarket is looking to penetrate the Chinese market, despite the country's stringent prohibitions on online gambling.
- 6 min
- China
Society / CultureBehind The Veil
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom calls Eileen Gu 'a traitor' for representing China at Olympics
Enes Kanter Freedom called Eileen Gu a "traitor" on Fox News for representing China over America in Olympics despite being born and raised in the U.S.
- 7 min
- United States