Politics
China's Top Trade Negotiators Excluded from WTO Talks: Significant Setback in Global Discussions
Sara KhaledChina has removed its top trade negotiator Li Xingang from his role as permanent representative to the World Trade Organization, just days after US Co...
French Justice Minister: Louvre Museum Heist Exposes Our Failure to Secure Cultural Treasures
French Justice Minister Gérard Darmanin admitted his country's security forces failed after thieves broke into the Louvre Museum and stole priceless j...
Trump Exonerates Hamas Leaders, Blames 'Some Rebels' for Gaza Ceasefire Violations
President Donald Trump said the Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains in effect, even after Israel launched dozens of airstrikes on Hamas ta...
Egypt's President Announces International Conference to Rebuild Gaza
Egypt will host an international conference in November 2025 to rebuild Gaza, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced Sunday. The move positions Egyp...
Japan Faces Challenges as Taro Kishi Elected to Lead Ruling Party
Japan enters uncharted territory as Sanae Takaichi becomes the country's first female prime minister in over 1,000 years. Her victory in leading the r...
UN Extends Arms Embargo on Haiti, Prioritizing Stability and Security
The UN Security Council unanimously extended Haiti's weapons embargo for another year and added two more individuals to its sanctions list. But the sa...
Egypt Intensifies Talks with US, Iran, and IAEA to Resume Nuclear Negotiations
Egypt is working behind the scenes to prevent a major nuclear standoff from spiraling out of control. The country has been in extensive talks with the...
Venezuelans Anxiously Await Trump Administration's Next Move in Their Country
Rumors are spreading across Venezuela that the United States might launch a military operation to remove President Nicolás Maduro from power. The spec...
Former Trump Advisor John Bolton Faces Charges
John Bolton, Trump's former national security advisor, has been indicted by a Maryland grand jury, making him the third person targeted by the justice...
U.S. Stockpile of Iconic Tomahawk Missiles Revealed
President Trump rejected Ukraine's request for Tomahawk cruise missiles, saying the US can't "deplete" its own stockpile. His concerns appear justifie...
US Congresswomen Calls Male Colleagues 'Weak' in Scathing Remarks
Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene spent much of last week firing back at House Speaker Mike Johnson after he dismissed her calls to eli...
UN Forced to Shut Down 420 Health Facilities in Afghanistan, Jeopardizing Access to Critical Care
The United Nations closed 420 health centers across Afghanistan this year due to funding shortages, cutting off medical care for over three million pe...
Mexico's Devastating Floods Cripple Infrastructure: A Cautionary Tale of Climate Chaos
Heavy rains killed at least 64 people and left 65 missing across Mexico last week, as a tropical depression triggered deadly landslides and floods alo...
Major Media Outlets Resist New Pentagon Restrictions on Journalistic Coverage
Major American and international news organizations are refusing to sign a Pentagon document that would restrict how journalists cover military affair...
Trump Threatens to Move World Cup Matches from 'Unsafe' US Cities
President Donald Trump has threatened to pull 2026 World Cup matches from American cities he considers unsafe, escalating his ongoing conflict with De...
Australia's Strategic Needs Misaligned with 'AUKUS' Submarine Deal
The AUKUS submarine deal between Australia, the US, and Britain looked brilliant on paper when it was signed in 2021. But three years later, what was...
Italian PM Meloni Fires Back at Erdogan: 'I May Kill Someone if I Quit Smoking'
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made headlines at the Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit when she joked she "might kill someone" if she quit smoking....
Tragic Incident: Three Italian Police Officers Killed in Explosion
Three Italian Carabinieri officers died in an explosion during a police operation in northern Italy, with 13 other officers and firefighters injured w...
Turkish President Erdogan Offers Surprise Smoke-Free Tip to Italy's PM Meloni
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan caught Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni off guard with an unexpected personal comment about her smoking ha...
Russia Aids North Korea's Submarine Capabilities, Seoul Reveals
South Korea's defense minister told parliament that North Korea likely received technical help from Russia to develop its submarine capabilities. But...
Hamas Releases All Surviving Israeli Hostages in Two-Stage Handover
Hamas handed over all 20 remaining living hostages today, completing what Israeli Channel 12 called the final release of living captives held by the g...