Politics
Red Cross Receives First Batch of Israelis Held Hostage, Facilitating Release Negotiations
Sara KhaledThe first prisoner-hostage exchange between Hamas and Israel began this morning in Gaza, marking the start of the ceasefire agreement's initial phase....
German President Urges Global Hunger Eradication: A Pressing Call to Action
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called for renewed efforts to achieve the UN's decade-old goal of ending world hunger by 2030. Speaking at a...
UK Officials Warn: Climate Crisis Poses National Security Threat to Britain
British intelligence chiefs have prepared a stark warning that climate breakdown and ecological collapse pose major threats to UK national security, p...
Qatar Diplomatic Delegation Crash in Sharm El-Sheikh Leaves 3 Dead, 2 Injured
Three Qatari diplomats died in a serious car accident in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh resort city this evening, while two others remain in intensive care....
Trump Targets Federal Agencies for Mass Layoffs: Uncovering the Controversies
The Trump administration is using the current government shutdown to fire thousands of federal employees across key agencies, targeting departments th...
Venezuelan Maria Corina Machado: From Living in Exile to Nobel Peace Prize Victory
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize while living in hiding, recognizing her efforts to promote democratic...
U.S. Unveils Economic Aid Package to Boost Argentina's Recovery
The US Treasury just announced a $20 billion economic support package for Argentina, coming at a critical moment when President Javier Milei faces ser...
US Senate Votes to Repeal Caesar Act, Welcomed by Syria
The U.S. Senate voted Friday to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions against Syria, marking a potential turning point for the country's economic recovery a...
Powerful Earthquake Rattles Philippines Coastline, Tsunami Warnings Issued
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Philippines this morning, triggering tsunami warnings for nearby areas. The quake...
African Government Ends Partnership with Prince Harry's Charity, Sparking Controversy
Chad has kicked out African Parks, a major conservation charity overseen by Prince Harry, from managing its protected areas after 15 years. The govern...
Denmark Proposes Ban on Under-15s Using Social Media: Safeguarding Youth in the Digital Age
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans to ban children under 15 from using social media platforms, calling smartphones and social...
Netanyahu Urges Trump Nobel Peace Prize, Praises Monumental Achievements in the Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted an AI-generated image on social media showing Donald Trump wearing a Nobel Peace Prize medal. The pos...
Hungarian Novelist László Krasznahorkai Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Nobel Committee announced Thursday. The 71-year-old author w...
Trump: America to Play Role in Securing Gaza Peace
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will participate in peacekeeping efforts in Gaza, while Arab nations with "enormous wealth" wi...
Pioneering Trio Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Groundbreaking Discoveries
Three scientists won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal-organic frameworks, materials that could help solve major environmental an...
Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act, Deploy Federal Troops to U.S. Cities
President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, which would allow him to deploy federal troops to suppress violent rebellion, as his...
Russia Intercepts 210 Ukrainian Drones in Fierce Aerial Confrontation
Russia says it shot down 210 Ukrainian drones in massive overnight strikes, marking the second consecutive day of intense aerial attacks. This represe...
Iran Reports Avian Flu Outbreak Among Poultry, Prompting Concern
Iran has reported an outbreak of the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu strain among poultry in the country's northern region, according to the World Org...
Quantum Computing Pioneers Honored with Nobel Prize in Physics: Clarke, Devereaux, and Martinis
The Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Physics Prize to three scientists who made a breakthrough in quantum mechanics that could change how we build com...
Netanyahu: Gaza War Nearing End, Hamas Facing Annihilation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is approaching the end of its war in Gaza but hasn't reached that point yet. He made the comment...
Egyptian Candidate Poised to Become UNESCO Director-General
Dr. Khaled El-Enany has become the first Egyptian to lead UNESCO after winning the director-general election with an overwhelming 55 votes out of 57 f...