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What are the potential effects of foreign spying on US relationships with other countries?

A California woman allegedly sent photos and videos of President Lai's son and his family to Chinese officials

What should be done to bring peace to Yemen while addressing the conflict with the Houthis?

Yemen's military backed by Saudi jets attacked Houthi targets on Monday as they launched an ambitious campaign to recapture all territory from the Iran-backed group after its lightning gains during the Middle East war. The military said it carried out more than 1,000 strikes, while 100 warplanes attacked at dawn, according to the Saudi-led coalition that supports Yemen's government. Yemen's government announced the lofty goal of retaking all Houthi territory -- much of it held for more than a decade -- on Sunday

How should countries respond if they believe Iran is involved in attacks on important oil pipelines?

DUBLIN, Sept 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran was probably responsible for an aerial attack on Saudi Arabia ​that shut down its East-West pipeline, one of the kingdom's main routes for exporting crude while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. "I think they are, probably they are," Trump told reporters in Dublin when asked if Iran was responsible for the attack on the vital oil conduit. The U.S. president also said that he had spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whom he described as a "good friend."

What should the UK government do about foreign funding in research to protect national security?

British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS)

What are the potential impacts of US sanctions on companies like A7 for both the US and international relations?

What are the possible impacts of the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia on the people of Yemen?

Yemen's Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of launching dozens of strikes on Sanaa on Saturday, while an AFP journalist in Riyadh reported seeing flames and smoke coming from an oil facility on the outskirts of the Saudi capital. Though Saudi officials and the Houthis have not yet commented on the refinery fire, the Iran-backed group has in recent weeks launched attacks on oil facilities in the kingdom as part of the war in Yemen where Riyadh backs the internationally recognised government

What are the implications of political leaders' engagement or absence on foreign policy issues like Venezuela?

Was the Vice-President’s exclusion from the operation in Venezuela an expression of his anti-interventionist ideology—or a political calculation?

What should countries do to address the risks of North Korea's missile tests?

A ballistic missile fired from the North Korean port city of Wonsan flies more than 700km, South Korea's military says

How might the involvement of oil deals in U.S.-Russia talks about Ukraine affect future relations between these countries?

President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest

What impact could changes in war rules have on the safety of civilians and international relations?

Ukrainian leader tells FT his Russian counterpart has given the order that ‘there are no rules now’

What should be done to promote peace and stability in Ethiopia following the recent fighting in Tigray?

The rebels have been seen leaving the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to local sources

How can communities and governments work together to address hunger in Yemen during times of conflict?

World Food Programme warns of 'devastating' impact as conflict displaces thousands and cuts off food supplies