Politics
Political Shift in the Netherlands Reflects Decline of Populist Parties Across Europe
Sara KhaledDutch voters just delivered a sharp rebuke to the far-right party that threw their country into months of political chaos. In a surprising turn, they...
China's Defense Ministry Urges Washington to Strengthen Mutual Trust
China's Defense Minister called for building "mutual trust" with the United States during talks with his American counterpart in Malaysia, signaling b...
Trump Dismisses Plans for Military Action Against Venezuela
President Donald Trump denied Friday that he's considering attacks on Venezuela, even as the US continues building up military forces in the Caribbean...
Rishi Sunak Joins The Sunday Times as Columnist: Insights from the UK's Political Leader
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has racked up nearly ยฃ587,000 from various jobs since leaving office in July 2024, making him the second-highest...
US and China Reach Landmark Economic and Trade Agreement
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump reached a trade agreement that could reshape global markets. The deal includes immediate Ch...
Senegalese Women Confront Debt and Poverty to Safeguard Their Health
A powerful storm has swept across Senegal's coast, leaving fishing boats stranded and women waiting at empty harbors. But the real storm these women f...
Trump Postpones North Korean Leader Meeting Due to Timing Concerns
President Donald Trump said he couldn't arrange a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to South Korea due to scheduling issue...
Trump Laments No Third Term, Citing Electoral Constraints
President Donald Trump told reporters he believes he's not allowed to run for a third presidential term, calling the constitutional limitation "unfort...
Netanyahu Authorizes Immediate IDF Strikes on Gaza Amid Escalating Tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to carry out "strong" attacks in Gaza immediately on Tuesday, following what Israel cal...
Qirqash: Political Path the Sole Option to End Sudan's Civil War
The Sudanese army's loss of al-Fashir city after a prolonged siege marks a critical turning point that demands a shift toward political solutions rath...
Japan's Prime Minister Mulls Nominating Trump for Nobel Prize, Sparking Debate
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, according to government sources c...
China Calls for Ending Trade Wars: A Global Economic Plea for Cooperation
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for ending trade wars and building a "multipolar world" just days before Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinpin...
Japan Seeks Foreign Workers, Rejecting Takeshi's Extremist Nationalism
Japan just got its first female prime minister, but Sanae Takaishi's rise to power might make the country's biggest problems worse. The conservative p...
Palestinian Authority President Abbas Appoints Deputy to Temporarily Lead Amid Vacancy
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a constitutional declaration establishing a clear succession plan for the Palestinian Authority. If the pre...
Trump Attends Thailand-Cambodia Peace Deal Signing in Kuala Lumpur
Cambodia and Thailand signed the "Kuala Lumpur Peace Agreement" on Monday, ending a bloody border dispute that has plagued both nations. The signing t...
United Nations Struggles to Fulfill Its Founding Vision After 80 Years
The United Nations celebrated its 80th anniversary on October 24, but many member nations see the organization as stuck in a cycle of ineffectiveness...
Lucy Powell Appointed as Deputy Leader of UK's Labour Party
Lucy Powell won the deputy leadership of Britain's Labour Party after running a campaign that called for the party to change direction. This creates a...
Washington Ramps Up Pressure on Venezuela with Military Moves in Trinidad and Tobago
The US is sending warships, military aircraft, and Marines to Trinidad and Tobago starting tomorrow for joint military exercises. The island nation si...
Trump Announces 'Termination' of Trade Talks with Canada, Raising Economic Tensions
President Donald Trump announced he's immediately ending all trade talks with Canada, accusing Ottawa of using distorted quotes from former President...
German Foreign Minister Cancels China Visit Amid Lack of Interest
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has canceled his planned trip to China, originally scheduled for Sunday, after officials couldn't arrange e...
Ecuadorian President Narrowly Escapes Chocolate Poisoning Plot
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa says someone tried to poison him with chocolate and sweets at a public event. Lab tests found three chemical substanc...