South Sudan Leader Dissolves Government Ahead of Historic First Vote
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has formally dissolved the national government. This move clears the path for the country’s inaugural gener…
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Zelenskyy Prepares for UN Speech as Russia Bombs Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly. This diplomatic move occurs while Russi…
Berlin’s Left Party faces housing test after election win
The Left Party secured victory in recent Berlin elections, driven largely by its pledge to address the city’s severe rent crisis. Central to…
A Day of Tragedy in Kyiv as Russian Strikes Continue
Two people were killed in Kyiv and four more in the frontline Donetsk region after Russia intensified its attacks on Ukraine, just hours aft…
Lebanese Army Requests Three Billion Dollars Amidst Limited International Backing
The Lebanese military has formally requested three billion dollars to cover its operational needs. This funding appeal comes at a time when …
China's Xi to Receive Rare Tarmac Welcome from Trump in Washington
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in Washington for a high-stakes visit, where he will be greeted on the tarmac by President Don…
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa asserts Golan Heights will remain Syrian territory
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa declared at the United Nations on Wednesday that the Golan Heights will remain under Syrian sovereignty, re…
Climate Science Under Scrutiny as Saudi Arabia's Oil Ties Surface in UN Panel
Investigative journalists have raised fresh questions about the independence of global climate science after uncovering connections between …
Trump Praises Productive Iran Talks as Xi Heads to Washington
President Donald Trump announced that American diplomats engaged in highly productive negotiations with Iranian officials in New York. These…
Trump Cites National Security to Defend Media Ban
The Department of Justice filed a legal brief on Tuesday arguing that President Donald Trump’s media restrictions are justified by national …
Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and the strange politics of living forever
The world’s richest and most powerful are obsessed with immortality. Holly Baxter digs into whether the Elon Musks and Vladimir Putins of th…
Andy Burnham’s First Meeting with Trump Draws Attention at UN General Assembly
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, attended his first face-to-face encounter with former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Unit…
Fake Videos Target German Election Integrity
A sophisticated disinformation campaign deployed fabricated video clips across social media platforms during recent electoral events in Germ…
Turkish President Calls for Radical Reform of UN Security Council Veto Power
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has officially challenged the current structure of the United Nations Security Council. Speaking ahea…
Von der Leyen Unlocks €4.2 Billion for Hungary
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the release of 4.2 billion euros in cohesion funds for Hungary on Friday. This …
Iran's President Faces Stark Choice at UN After Trump's Annihilation Threat
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2026, following a stark warning from form…
UK Farmers Struggle As Green Funding Portal Crashes
Thousands of agricultural workers across the United Kingdom faced severe disruption and distress this week after struggling to access a cruc…
Global Economy Resists Iran War Shock, OECD Warns
The global economy has proven far more resilient to the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran that began in late February than analyst…
White House Seeks to Overturn Press Access Precedent
President Donald Trump’s legal team is urging federal courts to dismantle a decades-old precedent that guarantees journalists access to the …
Malaysia’s Former Leader Receives Sentence Reduction
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has seen his prison sentence cut in half by the country’s Pardons Board. Najib, who was convicte…
Syria’s Economic Overhaul Leaves Ordinary Citizens Behind
The Syrian government is currently implementing a major economic restructuring plan, promising a future of national prosperity. However, res…
Philippines Raises 84.9 Billion Pesos in Retail Bond Sale
The Philippine government successfully issued 84.9 billion pesos worth of retail Treasury bonds. This amount translates to approximately 1.3…
Myanmar's Military Leader Seeks Western Reconciliation in First Major Interview
Min Aung Hlaing sat across from Western journalists in Naypyidaw's presidential palace on August 28, 2026, marking his first extensive inter…
Canada, Croatia Call for Two-State Solution as Angola Condemns Settler Expansion
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković joined Angolan President João Lourenço in urging a two-stat…