geopolitics

Invading Israeli forces have crossed north of Lebanon's Litani River and seized the medieval Beaufort Castle.

Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid U.S.-China thaw

America and China cannot dominate or exclude each other.

Five workers died after a collapse at a mine in southwestern China, underscoring persistent safety issues and increased scrutiny following a gas blast at a coal mine in Shanxi earlier this month that killed at least 82 people.

Care system is warped by incentives that put helpless young people at greater risk

Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah Reuters

Lebanese PM describes Israel's attacks as collective punishment as US warns Iran of strikes if no deal is reached.

Donald Trump says talks with Iran are progressing 'slowly but surely', as Israel intensifies operations in Lebanon.

New Jersey governor blames out-of-state agitators for inflaming Newark ICE detention protests

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz describes the capture of Beaufort Castle as a significant tactical victory.