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What are the potential impacts of Myanmar's recent prisoner pardons on its political future and citizen trust?
Myanmar pardons former leader Win Myint, while lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi says her jail sentence has been reduced
What should happen if a president threatens to fire the head of the Federal Reserve?
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell
What are the possible effects of US military actions on oil trade and international relations in the region?
The US military declared on Saturday it had taken out an Iranian bunker housing weapons threatening oil and gas shipments in the Strait of Hormuz, as thousands of Iranians marked Eid al-Fitr with prayer. The US statement appeared designed to calm the concerns of energy markets and of Washington's sceptical international allies, more than 20 of whom issued a statement vowing to back efforts to re-open the key sea lane
What are the possible impacts of military actions on civilian safety and emergency services in conflict areas?
Lebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report
What changes could happen in Hungary if the president resigns and state media is reformed?
Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar says his government could be formed by mid-May
How can countries collaborate to ensure energy security during global disruptions?
“Resilience must be built collectively,” said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, noting that Asia is particularly exposed to energy shocks due to its heavy reliance on imported energy
How should leaders respond to the conflict in the Middle East to support peace and safety for everyone involved?
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Trump to address nation - US President Donald Trump will address Americans on the Iran war later Wednesday, his first prime-time speech since the conflict began, as his approval ratings plunge and economic anxiety rises. The White House gave no details on the address, but it comes hours after Trump claimed Iran had sought a pause in hostilities, and that fighting could be over in "two weeks, maybe three". - Iran denies it seeks ceasefire
What does Viktor Orbán's defeat mean for Hungary's future and its citizens' voices in government?
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Sunday conceded a “painful” defeat in his bid for reelection to his rival, opposition leader Peter Magyar. “I congratulated the victorious party,” Orbán told his followers after the results trickled in, confirming the feisty populist’s sixteen years in power have come to an end. “We are going to serve […]
What should the U.S. do next after the fighter jet was shot down over Iran?
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - A U.S. fighter jet has been shot down over Iran and a search-and-rescue operation is underway for any survivors, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, in the first such known incident since the war began nearly five weeks ago. The Pentagon and U.S. Central Command did not respond to requests for comment. The prospect of U.S. pilots being alive and on the run inside Iran raises the stakes for the United States in a conflict that has struggled to win popular support among Americans, according to opinion polls
How should Japan balance its relationship with the US while managing tensions with past events?
The meeting appeared carefully choreographed to avoid open disagreements – apart from a brief awkward moment when Trump made a joke about Pearl Harbor
What are the different views on the idea of Taiwan and China uniting, and what could it mean for both places?
Cheng Li-wun, the Kuomintang's chairwoman, is the party's first leader to visit China in a decade