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On day 1,424 of the Russia‑Ukraine war, intense fighting in the east and south was accompanied by new EU military aid and tentative diplomatic talks over...
The Syrian Army's rapid push into Kurdish‑held towns and oil fields has sparked US calls for de‑escalation, citing threats to regional stability and civilian...
The United States killed Abu Khalid al‑Suri, a senior al‑Qaeda‑linked commander responsible for the December ambush that killed two American soldiers in Syria.
Iran’s supreme leader admitted the protest deaths were "inhuman" yet blamed the United States, highlighting a tense political narrative.
President Trump warned that any European nation opposing his Greenland purchase plan will face a 10% tariff, prompting a unified backlash from EU leaders who...
Iran’s internal crises make it appear vulnerable, but a U.S. strike could spark a long‑lasting conflict and global fallout. Analysts warn that Trump’s quest for a quick win overlooks the complex risks and underscores the need for cautious diplomacy.
On the 1,423rd day of Russia's invasion, front‑line fighting intensified, civilian infrastructure was hit hard, and new sanctions hit Moscow. The escalating combat and humanitarian crisis are tightening global economic pressures and raising the stakes for a diplomatic resolution.
The White House has created a Gaza "Board of Peace" featuring former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, aiming to broker a cease‑fire, coordinate aid, and draft a political roadmap. While skeptics doubt its impact, the board’s high‑profile members could inject new momentum into stalled peace efforts.
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine was seized from his home by soldiers and flown away in a military helicopter shortly after a disputed presidential election. The move has sparked domestic protests and international calls for transparency, highlighting growing concerns over democratic freedoms in the East African nation.
Donald Trump announced plans to pardon former Puerto Rico governor Wanda Vazquez, whose 2025 plea deal ended a bribery scandal. The decision has ignited fierce debate over presidential clemency, political repercussions in Puerto Rico, and the broader implications for trust in the justice system.
Iran reports around 3,000 arrests as protests dwindle, while an internet blackout continues to silence online communication. The crackdown draws global criticism and raises concerns about civil liberties and regional stability.
Former President Donald Trump praised Iran for allegedly stopping a planned wave of over 800 political executions, a statement that sparked both cautious...
Two years of Israeli bombardment have left Gaza under 61 million tonnes of rubble, crippling infrastructure and daily life.
Iran has imposed a nationwide internet shutdown amid deadly protests, leaving citizens isolated and the world in the dark about on‑ground realities.
As Arctic ice melts, nations are racing to claim its vast oil, gas, and mineral wealth, sparking legal disputes and environmental concerns.
The EU and Mercosur have signed a landmark trade agreement that slashes tariffs, opens markets, and promises economic benefits for exporters and consumers...
Phase two of the Gaza ceasefire aims to disarm militant groups and start rebuilding, but deep mistrust, funding shortfalls, and political divisions threaten...
Canada’s prime minister secured a landmark deal in Beijing to cut tariffs on electric vehicles and canola, opening new market opportunities for both countries.
Canada is removing the 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for reduced Chinese duties on Canadian farm exports, aiming to lower car prices and...
A bipartisan U.S. delegation traveled to Greenland to calm tensions after President Trump’s tariff threats and claims of control.
A 12‑year‑old Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli troops in the West Bank, highlighting a disturbing rise in violence against children.
Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges the international community to consider precise, limited strikes against Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to protect...
Venezuela’s oil sector has collapsed due to nationalization, sanctions, and economic ruin, making it too risky for major oil companies to return.
Iranian families in Isfahan and Hamadan held somber funerals for protest victims, turning mourning into public defiance against a government labeling the...
Senegal and Morocco clash in a high‑stakes Africa Cup of Nations final that could deliver back‑to‑back glory for Senegal or a historic first title for Morocco.
South Korea’s courts sentenced a former president to five years in prison for abusing emergency powers to impose a martial law decree, while a separate...
A rapid U.S. strike on Iran faces formidable military, regional, and political barriers that make a clean operation unlikely.
Russian strikes have crippled Ukraine’s power grid, forcing emergency electricity imports to keep homes and hospitals running amid subzero temperatures.
Iranians protesting at the Iraq border were hit with pellet‑gun fire and faced an internet blackout, highlighting the regime’s harsh crackdown on dissent.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado presented a symbolic ‘Nobel Peace Prize’ plaque to President Trump during a White House visit, aiming to spotlight...
A fabricated image showing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Machado presenting the Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump went viral, prompting widespread confusion.
Iran’s failing rial and soaring prices sparked the first shopkeeper protests in Tehran, quickly expanding into nationwide demonstrations that turned deadly.
Cuba received the remains of 32 soldiers killed in a U.S. bombing of Venezuela, marking a solemn homecoming that underscores its alliance with Maduro's regime.
Ukrainian athletes are training in a war‑damaged sports centre, turning each practice into an act of defiance and hope for Olympic qualification.
Palestinian activists on a hunger strike inside a UK prison forced the government to promise a review of prison policies and surveillance contracts.
Canada and China have agreed to cut tariffs on Canadian canola oil and Chinese electric vehicles after a pivotal meeting between Mark Carney and Xi Jinping.
The UN’s new Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty, now in force, pledges to protect up to 10 million marine species from climate change,...
Yemen’s central government has reclaimed key southern territories after the collapse of the Southern Transitional Council, rekindling hope for stability and...
Power outages have plunged Kyiv’s residents into freezing conditions, turning everyday tasks into survival challenges.
President Trump has publicly demanded Hamas disarm before the second phase of the cease‑fire proceeds, while Israel delays its own troop withdrawal.
Former President Donald Trump warned he would invoke the rarely used Insurrection Act to quell protests against ICE agents in Minnesota, sparking a heated...
Venezuela’s extra‑heavy oil, sold at a discount and rich in valuable hydrocarbons, offers U.S. refiners a chance to boost output and lower fuel costs.
Yemen’s presidential council has named veteran diplomat Shaya Mohsen Zindani as prime minister, a move seen as Saudi Arabia tightening its influence over the...
Trump’s proposed "Board of Peace" has ignited both cautious optimism and deep skepticism among Gaza’s residents, who fear external solutions may overlook core...
South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to impose martial law, marking the first verdict in a series...
Saudi Arabia and Sudan are courting Pakistani weapons, hoping for affordable, quick‑to‑field solutions, but Pakistan faces funding, technology‑transfer and...
Seven European NATO members have sent troops and ships to Greenland to boost Arctic security and safeguard emerging shipping routes.
A massive fire engulfed Seoul's last makeshift shanty town on the edge of the affluent Gangnam district, leaving dozens homeless but no casualties.
The UN Security Council convened an emergency session to address Iran’s deadly protests and the government’s internet blackout, with the US and Iranian civil...
The United States has seized a sixth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, reinforcing its sanctions campaign against the Maduro regime.
Donald Trump met Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in a private session, where she presented him with a replica of her Nobel Peace Prize.
Day 1,422 saw intense fighting near Bakhmut, a Ukrainian breakthrough in the south, a deepening civilian humanitarian crisis, and heightened NATO aid.
Trump announced a health‑care plan promising lower costs and more choice, but failed to detail funding or a timeline, sparking debate in a divided Congress.
Eight Palestinians were killed when Israeli airstrikes hit two family homes in Deir el‑Balah, just as the U.S. announced the launch of a new cease‑fire phase.
Iran's security forces are demanding large payments from grieving families before releasing the bodies of protest victims, turning mourning into a financial...
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump, aiming to pressure the U.S.
Iran’s top leaders—Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, President Ebrahim Raisi, and the IRGC—are battling massive protests with a mix of rhetoric, force, and...
Cuba honored 32 soldiers killed in a purported U.S. strike on Venezuela, intensifying already strained relations with Washington.
Fifteen former NCAA players have been indicted for allegedly rigging U.S. and Chinese basketball games to feed an overseas betting syndicate.
The U.S. Navy boarded and seized the oil tanker *MV Aragua*, which is linked to Venezuela’s state oil firm, in a move to enforce sanctions that target the...
A federal appeals court reversed a lower‑court order that released pro‑Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil, allowing ICE to seek his re‑detention.
President Trump met Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado at the White House while the U.S. seized an oil tanker suspected of funding the Maduro regime.
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's former Shah, has vowed to recognize Israel and end Iran's nuclear program if he were to lead the country, signaling a...
Donald Trump has floated the idea of invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minneapolis amid protests over recent federal shootings.
Four astronauts from NASA’s Crew-11 safely returned to Earth after a medical emergency prompted their evacuation from the International Space Station.
France has deployed 15 military personnel to Greenland, signaling Europe's growing interest in the Arctic as the United States and other nations eye the...
Hate-driven violence in India is spreading, now targeting Christians alongside Muslims. This rise in attacks highlights a growing threat to religious freedom...
A crane collapsed onto a moving train in northeastern Thailand, killing at least 22 people and injuring dozens. The tragic accident has sparked public outrage...
Venezuela’s government claims over 400 prisoners have been freed as part of a reconciliation effort, but human rights groups have cast doubt, insisting the...
Iran has accused the U.S., under former President Trump, of inciting protests to justify military intervention. As tensions build, concerns grow over regional...
US senators have proposed a bill to block presidential attempts to annex Greenland or territories of NATO allies, targeting Trump’s controversial 2019 interest.
Day 1,420 of the Russia-Ukraine war saw intensified clashes in Eastern Ukraine, mounting human suffering, and fresh global pressures on Russia, including...
Claudette Colvin, who at age 15 refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking key changes in the civil rights movement, has died at 86.
The US plans to end deportation protections for Somalis, affecting about 1,100 people, despite Somalia's ongoing challenges with violence and instability.
Uganda’s presidential election pits longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni against popular musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine.
The UN Secretary-General has warned Israel that it may face an International Court of Justice case after passing a law banning UNRWA, which aids Palestinian...
The Clintons have pushed back against a congressional subpoena alleging connections to Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a political ploy to 'harass and embarrass.
Former President Trump called the USMCA trade deal 'irrelevant,' sparking concern from the auto industry, which relies heavily on its provisions to sustain U.S.
Over 2,000 people have reportedly been killed during mass protests in Iran, according to a US-based rights group. The brutal crackdown has sparked global...
South Korean prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty for former President Yoon, who was impeached in 2024 after a failed martial law declaration.
Trump has condemned the rising death toll from protests in Iran, describing it as 'too high' and unacceptable. International concern grows as the Iranian...
Extreme weather conditions in Gaza have left displaced families struggling to survive, with at least six lives lost as tents collapsed and freezing...
Far-right French leader Marine Le Pen is appealing a five-year ban from public office, calling the accusations politically motivated.
The Syrian army has declared rural areas east of Aleppo as 'closed military zones' after the SDF reportedly destroyed critical bridges, heightening tensions.
Greenland's Prime Minister has firmly rejected the prospect of the territory ever joining the United States, emphasizing its commitment to self-governance.
Greenland’s Prime Minister, Múte Bourup Egede, has firmly declared his territory’s allegiance to Denmark, rejecting any notion of a U.S. takeover.
Iran’s regime maintains its grip on power despite growing discontent, economic struggles, and international pressure.
Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on any nation continuing business ties with Iran, intensifying economic and political tensions worldwide.
Around 15,000 nurses in New York City went on strike, demanding better pay and staffing, while criticizing hospital executives’ lavish salaries.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is under investigation by US prosecutors, sparking concerns over the potential politicization of the central bank.
The Trump administration has stated that military strikes against Iran are still under consideration, though they prefer a diplomatic resolution to ongoing...
Eyewitness accounts highlight the devastating violence by Iranian security forces against anti-government protesters demanding justice and freedom.
Real Madrid has dismissed head coach Xabi Alonso following their Super Cup defeat to Barcelona, replacing him with Alvaro Arbeloa.
Former President Trump's idea of buying Greenland sparked global debate over the island's geopolitical importance and independence.
Portugal’s maritime empire was one of the first global trading networks, built on daring exploration, fortified ports, and religious fervor.
The UK government plans to investigate Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, over fears that it may facilitate harmful deepfake content.
Sudan's military has begun redeploying forces to reclaim Kordofan and Darfur from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces amid an escalating conflict that has...
Civilian deaths in Ukraine are rising sharply as Russia intensifies its use of long-range weapons, according to a new UN report.
Israel is debating plans to expand settlements in occupied East Jerusalem, a move widely criticized as illegal and harmful to peace efforts.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel rejected any talks with the U.S., calling out the Trump administration’s threats and reaffirming Cuba’s sovereignty.
Over 500 people have been killed in Iran's anti-government protests, including a student and a referee symbolizing the movement’s tragic human cost.
Former President Trump hinted at the possibility of military intervention in Iran amid ongoing protests resulting in hundreds of deaths.
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