Rubio Calls for Hamas Disarmament as US and Regional Envoys Chart Next Phase of Gaza Ceasefire

US Senator Marco Rubio has called for the disarmament of Hamas, emphasizing that a lasting peace in Gaza hinges on the militant group’s relinquishment of weapons. His comments came as … Read More

Trump Renames Kennedy Center After Himself, Sparking Family Outcry

In a move stirring controversy across the nation, US President Donald Trump has officially renamed Washington’s iconic Kennedy Center after himself. Following a board vote, the institution will now be … Read More

Venezuela Says It Is ‘Not Intimidated’ by Trump’s Oil Blockade Threat, Claims Exports Remain Unaffected

Venezuela has pushed back strongly against fresh threats from former US President Donald Trump, insisting that its crude oil exports continue without disruption despite his warning of a sweeping blockade. … Read More

Hundreds in Japan Sue Government Over Climate Inaction

Hundreds of people from across Japan have filed a landmark lawsuit against the country’s central government, accusing it of unconstitutional inaction on climate change. The case, the first of its … Read More

Czech President Appoints Andrej Babiš as Prime Minister, Swears In New Government

Czech President Petr Pavel on Monday officially appointed a new government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, marking the billionaire politician’s return to power after four years in opposition. The … Read More

South Africa’s ANC Pledges Reforms to Regain Public Trust Amid Growing Challenges

South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC), the historic liberation movement that brought Nelson Mandela to power, has acknowledged it is at a crossroads. Confronted with corruption, poor governance, and persistent … Read More

U.S. Trade Representative Greer Signals Potential Special Treatment for South Africa in Trade Initiative

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expressed openness on Tuesday to treating South Africa differently than other African nations under a potential extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), … Read More

Australia Faces AUKUS Submarine Timeline Head-On, Vows to Overcome ‘Enormous’ Challenges

Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to meeting the demanding timeline set under the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine partnership, with Defence Minister Richard Marles emphasising that the nation is taking a “very … Read More

Cyclone Ditwah Threatens Sri Lanka’s Recovery, Pushes Families Deeper into Poverty

Sri Lanka’s tentative economic recovery is facing a serious setback as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc across the island, destroying homes, roads, and vital crops, pushing thousands of families back into … Read More

Trump Unveils $12 Billion Aid Package to Support Struggling US Farmers Amid Trade Fallout

US President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion aid package yesterday to support American farmers struggling under the weight of trade disputes and tariffs. Speaking during a White House roundtable … Read More