Chinese Scholar to EU: Time for a Policy Rethink? 🇪🇺🇨🇳
A prominent Chinese scholar urges the EU to review its China policy, pointing to internal contradictions that are fueling bilateral tensions.
Geopolitics
Putin: Global South Rising as West’s Influence Wanes
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Western influence is fading as nations of the Global South gain prominence, shaping a new multipolar world.
Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Oil Refinery in Black Sea Port
A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a major fire at a key Russian oil refinery, part of an escalating campaign to disrupt Moscow’s war funding. Putin decried the attack on ‘civilian infrastructure’.
UAE Exits OPEC, Eyes Bypassing Strait of Hormuz Disruptions
UAE exits OPEC to bypass Strait of Hormuz disruptions, aiming for higher oil production amid Iran tensions.
US Brushes Off Iran’s Proposal for War End Without Nuclear Deal
The US responds coolly to an Iranian proposal to end the war without reviving the nuclear deal, as crises in Gaza and regional tensions escalate.
UAE Drops a Bombshell: Leaving OPEC+ in May 2026
The UAE announces a surprise withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, set for May 1, 2026, aiming for greater flexibility amid regional tensions.
UN Meeting Erupts: US & Iran Spar as Nuclear Tensions Rise
The US and Iran traded sharp accusations at a UN nuclear treaty conference, highlighting escalating tensions as the UN chief warns of growing risks.
Tehran-Beijing Flights Resume After Two-Month Suspension
Passenger flights between Tehran and Beijing have resumed after a two-month suspension linked to regional tensions, marking a cautious step in reconnecting travel routes.
Putin Praises Iran in Defiance of U.S. Pressure
Russian President Putin praises Iran’s resistance to U.S. pressure, as experts suggest Russia could broker new negotiations between the long-time adversaries.
China Urges Global Resistance to Japan’s Neo-Militarism
China warns that Japan’s shift towards preparing for ‘long-term conflict’ is a dangerous step towards neo-militarism, urging global resistance.