Hamas and Israel move into phase two of the US-backed Gaza plan
As Israel and Hamas move closer to phase two of a US-led plan to end the Gaza war, tensions are rising over the unclear role of an international stabilisation force…
Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine as US reports progress in talks with Kyiv
Russia has carried out a large-scale aerial assault on key Ukrainian infrastructure while peace-related discussions between the United States and Ukraine continue in Florida for a third day. Overnight, Russia…
Sumatra cross logs to reach aid centers as flood deaths pass 900
Residents in Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, were forced to climb over slippery fallen logs and walk for nearly an hour on Saturday to reach an aid centre, as the death toll…
Hong Kong Fire Tied to Safety Issues and Resident Opposition
Homeowners at a Hong Kong housing complex destroyed in one of the city’s deadliest fires were mistakenly told that the contractor later blamed for the blaze had a spotless safety…
Kaja Kallas Says US Remains EU’s Biggest Ally Despite Security Status Cut
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the United States remains Europe’s “biggest ally”, even after sharp criticism of the continent in Washington’s new national security strategy document. Her…
Infantino’s ‘Peace Prize’ to Trump raises questions about FIFA’s neutrality
FIFA’s policy often punishes players for political messages, claiming to uphold neutrality. Yet on Friday, FIFA president Gianni Infantino awarded U.S. President Donald Trump the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, raising…
Netflix to Buy Warner Bros Discovery’s Studios and Streaming Unit for $72Billion
Netflix (NFLX.O) agreed on Friday to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD.O) television and film studios, along with its streaming division, in a $72 billion deal. The acquisition would give the…
Fearing a US Strike, Venezuela Stand Firm for Their Homeland
In the busy plazas of Caracas, life seems normal — vendors sell sweets, shopkeepers rush to restock shelves, and people move through their routines. Yet beneath this familiar rhythm, a…
Can Pakistan Plan for a New India-Free South Asian Bloc Work?
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has suggested that a new trilateral initiative between Pakistan, China, and Bangladesh could be broadened to include other regional states. Speaking at the Islamabad…
Xi Jinping Courts Macron with a Tour, but Few Deals Reached
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu on Friday, offering an uncommon sightseeing trip that underscored Beijing’s special focus on France within its broader relationship with…