The United States has moved to significantly strengthen its alliances in the Indo-Pacific in recent days amid the security threat from China – including a major upgrade of its military command in Japan. Just how ready are the United States and its allies to act if conflict erupts?
$500 million military aid for Manila follows major upgrade of US command in Japan
Over 10% of malaria cases in several East African countries include malaria parasites with drug-resistant mutations
The malaria parasite is showing signs of resistance to artemisinin, the main drug used to fight the disease, in parts of Africa. A new report warns of potentially millions more deaths without immediate health policy changes. Henry Ridgwell has more from Bangkok.
Members of the world’s largest military alliance converge in Washington to commemorate NATO's 75th anniversary. Explore the pressing issues of European security and Ukraine’s defense. Plus, catch up on the latest developments in elections across Britain, France, and the United States.
Britain has a new government. Keir Starmer’s center-left Labour Party won a landslide victory in Thursday’s election with a 412-seat majority in Parliament. How might Britain’s role in the world change under Prime Minister Starmer? Henry Ridgwell has more from London.
Immigration, conflict, defense and geopolitical tensions are major foreign challenges facing new Labour prime minister
Britain is set to hold a general election on Thursday, July 4, with polls suggesting the country is likely to elect a new leader. How might that change Britain’s stance on key issues like Russia’s war on Ukraine? Henry Ridgwell has more from London.
Analysts say Britain’s policy toward key issues like Ukraine, Gaza unlikely to change under Labour
A wrongfully detained journalist in Russia faces espionage charges in a closed-door trial. In Ecuador, an anchor is held at gunpoint live on air. Plus, how AI could impact the upcoming American election. This week on the Inside Story: A Free Press Matter.
Supporters of the journalist and political activist welcomed his release, but said the prosecution sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in his home country of Australia a free man Wednesday after agreeing to a plea deal with US prosecutors over espionage charges. Supporters welcomed his release but say his case sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Russia’s actions in Georgia should have been a warning of Moscow’s dangers, campaigners say
Russia’s actions in Georgia were preview of Moscow’s intentions, campaigners say. Henry Ridgwell reports from Tbilisi.
Georgian-born Soviet dictator Josef Stalin still venerated in his birthplace
Georgians are preparing for elections this year amid fears in the West that the government is straying from the country’s ambition to join the European Union. The nation appears to be caught in a struggle to reconcile its turbulent past with its West-aligned future. Henry Ridgwell reports.
As key deep-sea port project is awarded to Chinese-led consortium, questions remain over financing and debt
Critics say billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili is leading Georgia closer to Moscow — but the government insists it still wants EU membership
The European Union granted official candidate status to Georgia last year, but analysts say that, led by the country's richest man, the government has turned toward Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Critics warn that Georgia's democratic future is at stake in October's elections.
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