International News, Briefly

Diplomacy

The US Faces China's Growing Tech Influence

The US Faces China's Growing Tech Influence

Jul 30, 2026 · David Chen

The United States is now navigating a new era of strategic rivalry with China. For over ten years, China has been expanding its global reach. It has built infra

US Forces Redirect 18 Ships in Strait of Hormuz

US Forces Redirect 18 Ships in Strait of Hormuz

Jul 28, 2026 · David Chen

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday that it has redirected 18 commercial vessels. This action is part of an ongoing naval blockade against Iran. T

Malaysia Orders UN to Halt Refugee Registration

Malaysia Orders UN to Halt Refugee Registration

Jul 24, 2026 · Emily Ross

Malaysia has asked the UN to stop registering new refugees, asserting its control over asylum-seeker processing with a new agency created in January. The move c

EU Sanctions Russia with Greek Gas Deal

EU Sanctions Russia with Greek Gas Deal

Jul 23, 2026 · Emily Ross

The European Union has reached a breakthrough in its efforts to impose new sanctions on Russia, thanks to a gas concession agreement in Greece. The deal resolve