The American Script of Regime Change: From Caracas to Islamabad
In January 2026, U.S. special forces stormed Caracas in a daring night raid, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The operation unfolded with military precision: Maduro was abducted, installations destroyed, and…
‘Weak and pathetic’: why is the EU not using its leverage to stop Israel?
Deep divisions on Israel mean the union has failed to act over Lebanon, Gaza, or settler violence in the West Bank The human costs of Israel’s attacks on Lebanon were…
People enjoy Qingming Festival holiday across China
People take boats at a park during the Qingming Festival holiday in east China’s Shanghai, April 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming) People ride bikes on a street during the Qingming Festival…
Islamabad inks ‘historic’ carbon market deal with Oslo under Paris Agreement
Pakistan has signed its first bilateral carbon market agreement with Norway under the Paris Agreement, paving the way for climate finance and international cooperation in emission reductions. Pakistan signed its…
Spring break in China invigorates students, spurs travel
* Several Chinese provinces are introducing their first-ever spring break. * The varying schedules are combined with the Qingming Festival, the May Day holiday or weekends, resulting in breaks of…