Xi Set for White House Visit by End-2026, Trump Signals Reset With China Amid Trade Tensions

US President Donald Trump has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House toward the end of 2026, signaling a potential thaw in relations between … 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

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

Trump Threatens Trade Penalties as Greenland Standoff Deepens and NATO Tensions Rise

US President Donald Trump escalated his push to take control of Greenland on Friday, warning that countries opposing his plan could face trade tariffs. Speaking at a health roundtable at … Read More

South Korea Sentences Former President Yoon to Five Years Over Martial Law Fallout

In a landmark ruling on Friday, former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing justice and other crimes connected to his controversial martial … Read More

Trump Unveils Gaza Board of Peace, Ceasefire Tested, and Hope Hangs in the Balance

US President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new Gaza “Board of Peace,” describing it as a major step in a US-backed effort to bring lasting stability to … Read More

Germany Downplays Risk of US Invading Greenland Amid Trump’s Threats

Germany’s top diplomat has sought to ease international concerns over the possibility of the United States seizing Greenland, following repeated statements by former President Donald Trump suggesting he could take … Read More

Lockdown Imposed on Qabatiya After Deadly Palestinian Attack in Israel

Israeli forces have placed the West Bank town of Qabatiya under lockdown as security operations entered a second day following an attack in northern Israel that left two people dead. … Read More

Russia Says Ukrainian Strike Sparked Fire at Key Azov Sea Port in Temryuk

A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at the strategically important Azov Sea port of Temryuk, Russian emergency officials confirmed on Friday. The port, a vital hub for liquefied petroleum … Read More

South Africa Stands Firm at G20 Summit, Advances Climate Action and Debt Relief Despite US Opposition

South Africa has made headlines this weekend by pushing forward a bold G20 agenda, securing consensus on climate change action and debt relief even as the Trump administration openly opposed … Read More