Lai Ching-te of Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been elected as the self-governing island’s new leader following Saturday’s presidential election. Lai, who entered the election as Taiwan’s vice president, claimed victory after the candidate representing the island’s main opposition party, Hou Yu-ih, conceded defeat. The DPP, which was seeking a third term in power,... 

Namibian President Hage Geingob stated on Saturday that Germany cannot claim to oppose genocide while backing Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Geingob added that Berlin has “yet to fully atone” for committing genocide in Namibia. German government spokesman Stefan Hebestreit said on Friday that Berlin will intervene on Israel’s side at the ICJ to argue that the Jewish state... 

A war over Taiwan between the United States and China could cost an unimaginable $10 trillion, equal to about 10 percent of the global GDP, dwarfing the impact of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. This is according to an analysis conducted by Bloomberg Economics, which noted that both the Global Financial Crisis and the 2019 pandemic only affected global... 

Intel is pushing ahead with a $25 billion investment in Israel, giving a boost to the Middle Eastern nation as its invasion of Gaza begins to take a negative toll on its economy. As part of the contract, Israel’s government will provide Intel with a $3.2 billion grant to expand the American tech manufacturer’s Kiryat Gat semiconductor manufacturing plant in southern Israel. Intel runs... 

Ukrainians residing abroad are now required to register for military service, as per a recently adopted government decree, announced the consulate in the UK on Wednesday. The consulate clarified that this instruction is a response to numerous inquiries from Ukrainians living in the country. Under the new regulations, Ukrainian nationals must register for the military “in case of staying outside... 

Ukraine and Romania have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at developing 5G, rebuilding telecommunications networks, and increasing their stability, Ukrainian Minister of Digital Transformation Mihailo Fedorov announced on Thursday. “We agreed on the first steps – increasing the stability of Ukrainian internet networks, developing 5G corridors between Ukraine’s borders and Romania, and Ukraine’s... 

At the behest of the Israeli government, the Washington Post has self-censored a report it published claiming, falsely, that Hamas militants had specific orders on Oct. 7 indicating “which commander should rape which soldiers.” The fabrication came from none other than Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant who apparently lied to the Post about Hamas militants raping Israeli soldiers as... 

Tensions escalate once again on the Korean peninsula as North Korea conducts live-fire drills near its maritime border with the South for the third consecutive day, prompting fears of a significant escalation in hostilities. Residents on Yeonpyeong Island, a border island last hit by North Korean shells in 2010, are urged to stay indoors as gunfire echoes nearby. While none of Pyongyang’s artillery... 

Israeli officials are reportedly engaged in covert discussions with the Democratic Republic of Congo and other African nations regarding the resettlement of thousands of Palestinian migrants from Gaza. The plan for the “voluntary” relocation of individuals from the besieged Palestinian enclave to the central African country is gradually emerging as a key policy of Benjamin Netanyahu’s... 

At least 95 people have tragically lost their lives, and over 200 individuals are grappling with injuries resulting from two devastating explosions that rocked a memorial event marking the fourth anniversary of the death of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Kerman, a south-central city in Iran on Wednesday. Media reports indicate that these explosions occurred in proximity to the grave site of the... 

In a significant development, French supermarket giant Carrefour has announced its decision to cease the sale of PepsiCo products, including popular items like carbonated soda drinks Pepsi, 7up, Mirinda, Lay’s chips, and other PepsiCo-related products. The move, as reported by Reuters, is attributed to the perceived excessive cost of these products, prompting Carrefour to take a stand against what... 

Lieutenant General Martin Wijnen, the outgoing commander of the Dutch army, has issued a stark warning to the Netherlands, urging the nation to brace itself for the potential of a future conflict with Russia. In a recent interview with De Telegraaf, Wijnen emphasized the rising strength of Russia and stressed the need for the Netherlands to seriously consider the possibility of war, advocating for... 

The United Kingdom “won’t hesitate” to take “direct action” against Houthis in Yemen its Defence Secretary has said, as the nation’s military reportedly prepares for strikes. Attacks on global shipping passing through the Red Sea by Islamist terrorists are being felt in the West as delays mount and the cost of imports rise to cover soaring insurance costs and the United Kingdom is preparing... 

Satellite imagery analysis reveals a staggering reality in Gaza, where more than 70 percent of residential buildings lie in ruins or bear the scars of bombings, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The devastation extends beyond homes; the World Bank notes that nearly 80 percent of Gaza’s health facilities have suffered destruction or damage, leaving most of the 36 hospitals in dire straits. Israeli... 

A fierce gun battle between Mexican soldiers and cartel operatives erupted at the southern border this week, according to reports. On Friday at around 4 p.m., Mexican forces reportedly confronted armed criminals in the town of Sonoyta, just half a mile from the port of entry in Lukeville, Arizona, one of the busiest human smuggling and illegal migration corridors in the world. John Fabbricatore, candidate...