Iran-US Nuclear Talks Set in Oman Amid Rising Tensions and Trump’s Warning

Iran and the United States confirmed Wednesday that nuclear talks will proceed in Oman later this week, easing earlier uncertainty over whether the high-stakes negotiations would take place at all. … Read More

Mercury Soars After Historic Snowfall in Northern Japan, Avalanche Warnings Issued

Northern Japan is facing renewed danger as temperatures suddenly rise following two weeks of historic snowfall that brought life to a standstill. Authorities have issued avalanche warnings, urging residents to … Read More

US Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone in Gulf, But Nuclear Talks Still Expected

In a tense moment on the waters of the Middle East, a United States fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone after it came dangerously close to an American aircraft … Read More

Trump and Colombia’s Petro Turn Page After Months of Insults — and Find Unexpected Common Ground

In a meeting that caught many people off guard, U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro sat down at the White House this week for what both leaders … Read More

China’s Xi Champions ‘Equal and Orderly’ Multipolar World During Talks with Uruguay

China’s President Xi Jinping has called for an “equal and orderly multipolar world,” criticizing what he described as “unilateral bullying” on the global stage, in comments widely seen as a … Read More

Palestinian President Announces Historic Elections for PLO Parliament

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has announced that November 1 will mark a historic moment for the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), as the group prepares to hold its first-ever direct elections … Read More

Palestinians Wait for Full Rafah Reopening as Border Slowly Comes Back to Life

Palestinians in Gaza are anxiously waiting for the full reopening of the Rafah crossing with Egypt, after Israel partially reopened the border this week for the first time in nearly … Read More

UK Treasury Plans Voluntary Exit Packages of Up to £100,000 as Part of Major Staff Reduction

The UK Treasury is preparing to offer voluntary exit packages worth up to £100,000 to reduce its workforce, according to a report by the Financial Times citing people familiar with … Read More

Japan Successfully Retrieves Deep‑Sea Rare Earths in Historic Mission to Reduce Dependence on China

Japan has successfully retrieved sediment containing rare earth elements from a depth of approximately 6,000 meters below the ocean’s surface, in what the government says is the first mission of its … Read More