US‑Backed Newcomer Wins Colombian Presidency, Signaling Right‑Wing Shift
Abelardo de la Espriella, a political newcomer backed by the United States, was declared winner of Colombia’s presidential election on June …
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Iran Concludes Technical Talks with US
Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, announced in Switzerland that technical discussions with the US have wrapped up. The talk…
Iranian Talks Helped Halt Lebanon Violence
Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, defends his country's decision to engage in talks with the US in Switzerland. The discus…
Trump's Renovation Projects Steal the Spotlight
Donald Trump's approval ratings have been declining since the Iran war broke out. The US president is now focusing on a different kind of co…
Trump Team to Withhold Homeland Security Funds from States
The Trump administration is planning to withhold millions of dollars in Homeland Security funds from states that don't back its election ref…
China Hits Back at US Sanctions with Export Restrictions
China announced sanctions against 10 US companies linked to the military on Monday, restricting exports to American defense firms. This move…
Britain's Future Uncertain as Starmer Faces Leadership Transition
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is entering a critical transition period, putting his legacy and key promises in doubt. He will soon han…
Britain's New Leadership Crisis Unfolds
Britain is set to get its fifth prime minister in four years after Keir Starmer's resignation. Starmer lasted less than two years in office …
Arrest Warrant Issued for Ex-EU Commissioner Avramopoulos
A Greek member of parliament, Dimitris Avramopoulos, is facing charges related to the Qatargate cash-for-influence scandal. An arrest warran…
Starmer's Lack of Governance Plan Exposed
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced criticism for lacking a clear plan for governance after defeating the left within his party. A former c…
US Eases Oil Sanctions on Iran After Productive Talks
Vice President JD Vance described the recent discussions with Iran as a „good day„after the US decided to waive certain oil sanctions. The t…
Guinea Bans Raw Gold Exports to Boost Local Refining
Guinea has imposed a ban on exporting raw gold to stimulate local refining and boost its economy. The West African country's decision aims t…
Bulgaria Threatens to Veto EU Sanctions on Russia
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has vowed to veto the EU's latest sanctions against Russia, sparking concerns in Brussels. The sanction…
Tension Escalates Between Ukraine and Poland Amid Russia War
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has stripped Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky of the country's top honour. The move comes amid a bit…
Britain's Turbulent Politics: Seventh PM in a Decade
Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister after less than two years, amid pressure from his Labour Party. This move follows a series of hig…
Keir Starmer's Precipitous Descent
Britain's Labour leader, Keir Starmer, saw his term end abruptly after less than two years amid corruption allegations and policy U-turns. H…
Colombian Right-Wing Candidate Wins Tight Presidential Race
Colombian voters have elected Abelardo De La Espriella, a right-wing candidate backed by Donald Trump, as their new president in a closely c…
Trump Envoys Arrive in Switzerland for First Iran Nuclear Talks
White House representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Switzerland, preparing for the opening round of negotiations with Iran on…
Costa's Charm Wearing Off at Crucial Time
European Council President António Costa has long been praised for his affable style, but criticism is now mounting just as he seeks re-elec…
Petrol Prices Surge After Trump's Iran Strike Threat
Global oil prices rose sharply on Monday after US President Donald Trump threatened new military action against Iran. The threat came as US …
Right-Wing Millionaire Wins Colombian Presidential Election
In a shocking turn of events, Abelardo de la Espriella has emerged victorious in the Colombian presidential election, defeating leftwing sen…
Oil Prices Surge on Trump Threat as US-Iran Talks Begin
The price of oil rose sharply after US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran if it retaliates against Israel. Talks between the U…
US-Iran Conflict: A Numbers Game
US Vice President JD Vance met with Iranian officials in Switzerland on June 21, 2026, as part of high-stakes talks to end the Middle East c…
US Hopes to Transform Middle East in Iran Talks
Vice President JD Vance is in Switzerland for negotiations between the US and Iran to end the war. Talks are expected to start soon. The US …