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

Trump Orders Two-Year Closure of Kennedy Center for Major Rebuild Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary

US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping decision to shut down the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington for two years, beginning on July 4, marking the … Read More

Tough-on-Crime Firebrand Laura Fernandez Sweeps Costa Rica Election in Decisive Landslide Victory

Laura Fernandez, a right-wing political scientist known for her hardline stance on crime, has secured a commanding victory in Costa Rica’s presidential election, riding public anger over rising violence linked … Read More

New Epstein Files Reignite Scrutiny of Elite Ties as Emails Mention Lutnick, Musk, and Trump Era Figures

The US Justice Department has released millions of newly unsealed files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reopening public scrutiny of the powerful circles he once moved in. Among … Read More

After 14 Years, Bangladesh and Pakistan Reconnect the Skies as Direct Flights Resume

After more than a decade of waiting, Bangladesh and Pakistan have reopened a direct air link, marking a quiet but meaningful shift in relations between the two South Asian nations. … Read More

Putin Meets UAE Leader in Moscow Ahead of New Ukraine Peace Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Moscow yesterday, setting the stage for a second round of talks on the ongoing Ukraine war, … Read More

Minneapolis Activists Use Encrypted Apps to Track Federal Immigration Raids as Community Tensions Rise

In Minneapolis, a loose but determined network of local activists has stepped into a risky role, quietly tracking the movements of federal immigration officers as raids unfold across the city. … Read More

As US Ties Grow Uncertain, China Steps Forward as a Steadier Global Trade Partner

As relations between Washington and its allies remain under strain, China is quietly reshaping its image on the global stage — positioning itself as a more predictable and reliable trade … Read More

US Intelligence Questions Venezuela’s Interim Leadership as Washington Pushes for Strategic Break with Global Rivals

US intelligence assessments are raising fresh questions about whether Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, is prepared to fully cooperate with Washington’s demands, according to four people familiar with the matter. … Read More

Firefighters Order Mass Evacuations as Record-Breaking Heatwave Fuels Dangerous Bushfires Across Australia

Australia is battling a severe heatwave that has pushed temperatures to record levels and triggered dangerous bushfires, forcing firefighters to order urgent evacuations in parts of the country. In southeast … Read More