PM Benjamin Netanyahu admits Israel’s growing isolation and urges Israelis to brace for a self-sufficient economy. From a start-up nation to “Super Sparta”. For years, Israel’s high-tech industry has transformed the country into a global economic powerhouse. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has now warned it may soon be forced to become economically self-sufficient and … Read more
Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is fighting for her political survival. The Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has 15 days to make her case after the country’s high court suspended her for a breach of ethics. This comes after a phone call between Shinawatra and Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen, discussing an earlier border dispute. … Read more
President Bashar al-Assad’s political survival was under threat on Saturday as his government battled opposition rebellions around the country and one of his most important allies, Iran, pared back military support. By Saturday morning, the main rebel offensive that began on Nov. 27 had reached the outskirts of the strategic city of Homs, only about … Read more
South Korea’s reputation as a stable democracy faced a serious threat on Tuesday night when President Yoon Suk-yeol shocked the nation – and much of the world – by declaring martial law. He was forced to withdraw his decree hours later, after it was overwhelmingly rejected by members of parliament. President Yoon now faces an … Read more