The Chinese Ambassador to Japan said that Shinzo Abe’s efforts to woo Xi Jinping into meeting with him and to foster warmer Sino-Japanese relations are paying off.

As winter approaches in Ukraine, the West doesn’t even appear to have a humanitarian plan ready.

Libya’s General Haftar aims to retake Benghazi—with the aid of Egyptian airpower and coordination.

Russia is reportedly reaching out to Japan to construct a gas pipeline that would connect Sakhalin and Hokkaido. This serves as a reminder of how important reliable oil and gas customers are for Moscow.

Jordan’s King Abdullah has a vital role to play in the fight against ISIS, but the U.S. first needs to show its resolve.

India announced plans to build a road along a long, remote border with China that has been disputed for more than fifty years. Recent history shows us that these relatively small disagreements can become a serious sticking point in some of the world’s most important diplomatic relationships.

Xi is telegraphing his strong intent not to let the Hong Kong protesters secure any more victories. Unnamed sources are telling the press that China doesn’t want to have to resort to using the military—unless it really has to.

Incumbent Republican Gov. John Kasich currently has a double-digit lead over his Democratic opponent in Ohio’s upcoming gubernatorial election. But his controversially moderate platform has attracted fire from both sides.

Political unrest and violence are on the rise in Ukraine, with the parliamentary elections right around the corner.

Fear and distrust of government are major problems when it comes to controlling Ebola in West Africa, but the United States has its own problems along these lines as well. America’s public health authorities should look to the civil defense legacy for lessons on preparing for pandemics.