Panama Court Ruling Triggers China Warning And Arbitration Over Canal Port Contracts

A Panama Canal port dispute erupted into an international standoff after Panama’s Supreme Court ruled that the concession contracts for two key container terminals at the Panama Canal, held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd., are unconstitutional. The ruling has prompted a stern warning from China and triggered international arbitration proceedings...

SDF And Syrian Government Implement Ceasefire Deal As Forces Enter Kurdish Region

A SDF ceasefire deal agreed between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (hereinafter: SDF) and Syrian government authorities has begun to take effect, with Syrian army units entering the cities of Hasakah and Qamishli in northeastern Syria under a phased integration agreement. The deal outlines a gradual de-escalation of hostilities, redistribution of security responsibilities and coordinated...

WEF’s Davos Summit 2026

The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (hereinafter: WEF) in Davos not only provokes contradictory emotional reactions, depending on the political position one holds, but also periodically triggers a debate on the compatibility of elite gatherings aimed at societal transformation with democratic principles of governance. While some voices specifically target contradictions inherent in the...

ASEAN Confronts Myanmar Crisis At Foreign Ministers Retreat In The Philippines

Foreign Ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (hereinafter: ASEAN) gathered in the Philippines for their annual retreat as the bloc faces mounting pressure to manage internal divisions and escalating regional security challenges. Held under Manila’s 2026 chairmanship, the meeting focused heavily on the unresolved political crisis in Myanmar, alongside maritime tensions in the...

Türkiye And Nigeria Deepen Strategic Partnership On Trade, Security And Investment

Türkiye and Nigeria have agreed to deepen cooperation across industry, trade, investment, security and defence, setting an ambitious bilateral trade volume target of more than 4€ billion and signing nine framework agreements during Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Ankara. The leaders of both nations reaffirmed longstanding diplomatic ties and outlined expanded institutional...

Kazakhstan Moves Ahead With Constitution Reform, Redesigns Parliament And Rights Framework

Kazakhstan is advancing a comprehensive constitutional reform package, including changes in the structure and powers of its parliament, the executive branch and the protection of fundamental rights. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has unveiled proposals aimed at replacing the current bicameral parliament with the unicameral legislative structure of the Qurultay, adjusting executive powers and embedding stronger human...