What Taiwan's Election Could Mean for the Island and the World
Taiwan's upcoming presidential election has significant implications for its relationship with China and the potential for a military conflict.
The governing Democratic Progressive Party (D.P.P.) promotes Taiwan's separate identity, while the opposition Nationalist Party favors a more conciliatory approach to China. [ more ]
The Middle East Is Bracing for Wider War as Israel Weighs Response to Iran
Tensions rise in the Middle East as Iran retaliates against Israel, risking regional war. Israeli provocations and potential U.S. involvement heighten the risk of conflict escalation. [ more ]
Live: US vice president calls for 'immediate ceasefire', more aid convoys into Gaza
US Vice President Kamala Harris calls for a six-week ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and criticizes Israel for insufficient aid to Gaza.
Hamas delegation in Cairo for ceasefire talks; US officials involved in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict in Gaza and Lebanese-Israeli border. [ more ]