North Korea Rejects International Pressure to Halt Nuclear Tests
Pyongyang: North Korea has rejected international calls to halt nuclear testing, describing the pressure as a political provocation and reaffirming...
Global Politics
More Than 100 Arrested During Protests Against Netanyahu’s UN Visit in New York
New York: More than 100 people were arrested during demonstrations in New York as protesters gathered near the United Nations...
Argentina Poverty Rate Rises to 32.3 Percent as Economic Pressure Mounts
Buenos Aires: Argentina's poverty rate has climbed to 32.3 percent during the first half of 2026, marking a reversal after...
Brazil Election Race Remains Closely Contested as New Poll Shows Narrow Gap
Brasília: Brazil's presidential election campaign remains tightly contested as a new nationwide opinion survey shows President Luiz Inácio Lula da...
UAE Suspends Iranian Airline Flights Amid Expanding US Sanctions
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has suspended flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the country, adding another...
Iran Urges Washington to Return to Diplomatic Framework Before US Elections
Tehran: Iran has called for renewed diplomatic engagement with the United States, with President Masoud Pezeshkian urging Washington to return...
Trump-Xi Summit Ends Without Major Breakthrough on Key Disputes
Washington: A high-level meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded without a major breakthrough...
China Urges Washington to Oppose Taiwan Independence During Trump-Xi Talks
Washington: China has called on the United States to take a clear position against Taiwan independence during high-level discussions between...
Trump and Xi Highlight US-China Ties Amid Differences Over Trade and Taiwan
Washington: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have emphasized the importance of maintaining stable relations between the...
Italy Approves New Restrictions on Face Coverings and Foreign Student Numbers
Rome: Italy’s government has approved a new set of measures covering face coverings and the participation of foreign students in...
Trump Welcomes Xi Jinping in Washington as US-China Talks Enter Critical Phase
Washington: Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in the United States for a three-day state visit, beginning a closely watched...
Venezuela’s Interim President Expected to Attend UN General Assembly
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez is expected to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, where her...
Algeria Cuts Diplomatic Ties With UAE Amid Growing Regional Tensions
Algeria has announced that it is severing diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, marking a major deterioration in ties...
Canada: Ottawa Announces Major New Defence and Drone Partnership With Ukraine
Canada has announced a major expansion of its defence cooperation with Ukraine, including a C$350 million package for air-defence interceptors...
Canada Prepares for High-Level Talks With Ukraine as War Remains a Major Focus
OTTAWA — Canada is preparing for high-level discussions with Ukraine as both countries continue to focus on the ongoing war...
NEW DELHI — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to India
The potential visit comes during a period of cautious diplomatic engagement between the two Asian powers. Both governments have shown...
US Peace Push Enters New Phase as Trump Envoys Meet Putin and Zelenskyy
KYIV — The United States has intensified its diplomatic effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war after President Donald Trump's envoys...
Australia’s One Nation Proposes Early Super Access as Cost-of-Living Battle Intensifies
CANBERRA — Australia’s One Nation party has proposed a major change to the country’s compulsory retirement savings system, allowing eligible...
UK Plans Major Policy Reset on Israeli West Bank Settlements
LONDON — Britain is preparing a new package of measures targeting Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank, with...
Modi-Putin Meeting Highlights Deepening India-Russia Partnership as Ukraine Peace Efforts Continue
BISHKEK — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation...
Zelenskyy Holds “Constructive” Call With Trump Envoys as Ukraine Visit Plans Take Shape
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says diplomatic contacts with the United States are continuing as Washington seeks to advance...
Australia Deepens Pacific Partnerships as Albanese Arrives in Palau for Regional Forum
Koror, Palau, August 31, 2026: Australia is stepping up its engagement across the Pacific as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives...
Barron Trump Faces Heightened Security Concerns After Iranian Media Threat
President Donald Trump arrives on stage to deliver remarks on the economy at the Rocky Mount Event Center in Rocky...
Ukraine and Bahrain Highlight Growing Partnership as King Hamad Congratulates Kyiv on Independence Day
Ukraine has welcomed congratulations from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the country’s Independence Day, describing the gesture...
Universal Voting Rights Expand Across the World as More Countries Hold Inclusive Elections
August 25, 2026 — The global spread of universal voting rights has accelerated dramatically over the past two centuries, with...
China and Jordan Discuss Middle East Crisis and Palestinian Issue in Beijing
BEIJING, August 25, 2026 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister...
Viral Graphic Lists Countries With Weakest Governance Systems, but Official Legatum Data Tells a Different Story
London, August 23, 2026: A graphic circulating on social media has drawn attention to countries described as having the “weakest...
Macron to Host Saudi Crown Prince in Paris as Middle East Tensions Rise
August 21, 2026 Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in...
Iran Rejects Trump’s Economic Threats as Washington Intensifies Pressure
AI Generated Image August 21, 2026 Tehran — Iran has rejected the latest economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump,...
China Rejects US Sanctions Approach, Calls for Diplomacy to Resolve Iran Crisis
President Donald Trump participates in a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Gimhae International Airport terminal, Thursday,...
Trump Escalates Economic Pressure on Iran, Warns Countries Against Supporting Tehran
August 21, 2026 President Donald Trump participates in a joint press conference alongside Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago in...
Kim Jong Un Reaffirms Deepening Russia Ties in Message to Putin
SEOUL, August 16, 2026: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country's increasingly close relationship with Russia in...
Marco Rubio Says Cuba Could Be on the Path to Major Change by the End of Trump’s Term
Washington, August 12, 2026: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Cuba could be on a path toward...
Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Gaza Plan, Creating a New Rift Between Washington and Jerusalem
Jerusalem, August 12, 2026: A new disagreement between the United States and Israel has emerged over the future of Gaza...
Trump Reveals Secret Plane Switch Amid Iranian Threat During Turkey Trip
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Physicist John M. Martinis, Science and Technology Policy Director...
Trump Claims the US Has Total Control of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran Refuses to Reopen the Waterway
Washington/Tehran, August 12, 2026: A sharp new confrontation over one of the world's most important maritime energy routes has emerged...
Trump Renews Push to Restrict Birthright Citizenship as Legal Battle Moves Forward
Washington, August 8, 2026: U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his administration's effort to restrict automatic birthright citizenship, opening another...
Gaza Faces Deepening Humanitarian Crisis as Violence Continues Despite Peace Efforts
Gaza, August 8, 2026: The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains deeply fragile as Israeli military operations continue despite diplomatic efforts...
Russian Strikes Kill Three in Kyiv Region as Ukraine War Intensifies
Kyiv, August 8, 2026: Russian forces launched fresh strikes against Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least three people in the...
Trump Faces Difficult Choices as Iran Conflict Enters a New Phase
Washington, D.C. — As the conflict involving the United States and Iran stretches into another critical phase, President Donald Trump...
