China Property Reforms to Trigger 30% Drop in Land Sales, Goldman Warns
China’s recent overhaul of residential property sales mechanisms is set to worsen financial strain on local governments already dependent on…
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Austria bans headscarves for schoolgirls under 14 as classes resume
A new Austrian law prohibiting Islamic headscarves in schools for girls under 14 took effect this week as students returned to classrooms ac…
AfD poised to lead Saxony-Anhalt in historic postwar shift
The Alternative for Germany party faces a pivotal moment in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. Regional elections are scheduled for Septembe…
Kenya’s President William Ruto declares small businesses should be reserved for Kenyan citizens
President William Ruto announced that Kenya’s small retail sector should be reserved for Kenyan citizens, stating his government will take a…
US Envoys Depart Moscow for Kyiv After High-Stakes Talks
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff concluded a critical diplomatic mission in Moscow on September 5, 2026. The two senior US officials met with…
Putin Hosts U.S. Envoys at Kremlin for War Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with American representatives at the Kremlin in Moscow on Saturday. The gathering marked a renewed effo…
Masked Protesters Block Dover Port in „Stop the Boats” Demonstration
Dozens of masked activists gathered at England's Port of Dover on Tuesday morning, blocking key access roads to disrupt ferry operations and…
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Arrive in Moscow to Push Restart of Ukraine Peace Talks
On Saturday, American businessmen Steve Witkoff and former senior adviser Jared Kushner touched down in Moscow. Their visit follows a stalle…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says war likely to continue into winter after talks with US envoys
Zelenskyy met with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, envoys of former US President Donald Trump, at the Mariinsky Palace in Kyiv on September…
German far-right set for big win in eastern state, projections show
Exit polls project a significant lead for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the Saxony-Anhalt state election held on Sunday, signaling a …
Fact check: Germany's postal voting system isn't rigged
Ahead of Germany's state elections in September, rumors began circulating on social media claiming that postal voting is not secure. These a…
German far-right party poised for historic win but faces governing hurdles
The Alternative for Germany, known as AfD, is preparing for a potential landslide victory in upcoming regional elections. The party aims to …
Why is Argentina reviving the Falklands dispute?
More than four decades after the 1982 war between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands, Argentina has renewed its diplomatic push…
Montana Smokejumper Sam Forstag Runs for Congress Citing Lost Empathy
Sam Forstag, a former smokejumper from Montana, is entering the race for the U.S. House of Representatives. He argues that American workers …
Germany's AfD Secures Landslide Victory in Saxony-Anhalt State Election
Early results from Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt show the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) leading with 44.5 percent of th…
Deauville Film Festival Spotlights American Cinema Amid Global Production Rankings
The Deauville Film Festival in France is highlighting American films as part of its annual programming, drawing attention to the United Stat…
AfD Projected to Win Historic Victory in Saxony-Anhalt
German far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised for a major breakthrough in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. Exit polls re…
Rep. Stevens Warns Canadian Tariffs Are Pressuring Michigan Manufacturers
On September 6, 2026, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens of Michigan appeared on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the growing impact of Amer…
American Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Reach Kyiv After Talks With Putin
Two senior U.S. officials, former diplomat Jonathan Witkoff and former White House aide Jared Kushner, arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday for a high…
Eight foreign ministers condemn Katz and Ben Gvir’s Gaza displacement plan
The foreign ministers of eight countries have issued a joint statement condemning recent proposals by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz a…
US Envoys Meet Putin Then Head to Kyiv
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff concluded high-stakes meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on September 5, 2026. The two…
Trump Envoys Meet Putin at Kremlin to Discuss Ukraine Peace Plan
U.S. presidential representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kr…
France Denies Niger’s Claim It Orchestrated Failed Military Mutiny
Niger’s government has accused unnamed neighboring countries of involvement in a recent attack on a military base, expanding blame beyond in…
Putin Hosts US Envoys for Critical Ukraine Peace Talks
Vladimir Putin convened high-level discussions with American representatives at the Kremlin on Saturday. The meeting focused on a proposal t…