Qassim Suleimani, the recently slain Iranian general, was named head of Iran's elite, paramilitary Quds Force in the late 1990s. Suleimani then became widely known for expanding his country's regional influence by bolstering (mainly) Shiite proxy forces around the Middle East to counter US, Saudi, and Israeli influence. Here's a look at militias and proxies in the region that are now broadly aligned with Iran.
As Western nations adopt increasingly hardline stances on migration, Rwanda has positioned itself to capitalize on these concerns by offering to accept deportees in exchange for payment.
The International Court of Justice on Monday rejected Sudan’s claims that the United Arab Emirates had violated the Genocide Conventions by allegedly supplying arms to the Rapid Support Forces, a rebel paramilitary group involved in ethnic violence in Darfur.
The Israeli security cabinet on Monday approved a new plan for Gaza that entails using tens of thousands of additional troops in a fresh campaign that could end with Israel’s takeover of the entire enclave.
With US-China trade grinding to a halt, President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he would lower the 145% tariff imposed on China “at some point.”
We look at who selects the pontiff and at the front-running contenders.
Live on Wednesday, May 7 at 9 am ET: Watch our Global Stage livestream conversation from inside United Nations headquarters in New York on the sidelines of the 2025 Science, Technology, and Innovation Forum. Our expert panel will reflect on the Forum’s key themes, such as inclusive innovation, technology transfer, and digital governance, and the future of science, technology, and innovation. Event link: gzeromedia.com/globalstage
Rising geopolitical risks and global trade conflicts demand proactive strategies, not reactive responses. RBC’s experts break down the implications of tariffs on the economy, markets, and industries to help you navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and unlock investment opportunities – turning risk into competitive advantage.
Trump wants you to want less stuff? That’s about as un-American as it gets. On Quick Take, Ian Bremmer examines what a president who built his brand on gold-plating and excess gets wrong about the American way of life.
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