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

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

US Government Shutdown Looms Amid Senate Clash Over Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

US Government Shutdown Looms Amid Senate Clash Over Trump’s Immigration Crackdown A U.S. government shutdown appeared increasingly likely yesterday after Senate Democrats blocked a crucial vote on a six-bill spending … 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

Canada Moves to Ease Grocery Pressure as PM Mark Carney Unveils New Food Cost Relief Measures

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a wide-ranging set of measures designed to bring down food and grocery costs, offering relief to low- and modest-income families who are struggling … Read More

US and South Korea Strengthen Nuclear Submarine Cooperation Amid Regional Security Concerns

In a significant move signaling closer defense ties, the United States and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation on Seoul’s pursuit of a nuclear-powered submarine. The agreement came during … Read More

South Sudan Orders Civilians and UN Personnel to Evacuate Parts of Jonglei State Amid Rising Clashes

South Sudan’s military has issued urgent orders for all civilians, UN personnel, and humanitarian workers to leave three counties in Jonglei State, as an operation against opposition forces prepares to … Read More