UEFA warns Belgium over unsustainable player salaries
File source: SuperSport UEFA has singled out Belgium for its excessive wage-to-revenue ratio in football, ranking it among the worst...
Qatar partners with scale AI to revolutionize government operations
File source: Google Qatar has entered a five-year partnership with Scale AI, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence data company, to...
Taliban announce Hajj plans for 30,000 Afghans, seek higher quota
File Source: Amu TV The Taliban’s Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs has announced that 30,000 Afghans will travel to...
UN allocates $48.5m to avert humanitarian collapse in Afghanistan
File Source: Human Right Watch The United Nations has released $48.5 million in emergency aid for Afghanistan as the country...
EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine’s future as Trump pushes for fast peace deal
File Source: Euronews The 27 leaders of the European Union are gathering in Brussels to discuss the future of Ukraine,...
Romania expels Russian military attache, deputy in rare diplomatic slap
File Source: Euronews Russia's military attaché to Bucharest and his deputy were declared personae non gratae in an unprecedented move...
New Zealand fires envoy to UK over Trump comments
File Source: BBC News New Zealand has fired its most senior envoy to the United Kingdom over his remarks that...
US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents
File Source: Google US prosecutors have charged 12 Chinese nationals for being part of an alleged hacking scheme, which sold...
Greenland rejects Trump’s bid, asserts sovereignty
File Source: Google Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about acquiring...
Florida opens criminal investigation into Andrew Tate after return from Romania
File Source: Twitter Florida has launched a criminal probe into social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, days after...
China defies Trump’s trade war, sets bold 5% growth target
File Source: Channel 3000 China has set an ambitious economic growth target of “around 5%” for 2025, signaling defiance in...
EU agrees to finally launch Entry/Exit system after years of delays
File Source: YouTube European Union countries have agreed to move forward with the long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES), a high-tech border...
US rejects Arab-backed Gaza plan, stands by controversial reconstruction vision
File Source: EuroNews The United States has rejected an alternative plan for Gaza’s reconstruction proposed by Arab leaders, reaffirming President...
Mayor Adams defends leadership amid criticism, highlights city’s progress
File Source: Google Mayor Eric Adams defended his leadership during an in-person media availability on March 3, 2025, emphasizing the...
Chaos erupts in Serbian parliament as opposition MPs set off flares
File Source: EuroNews Serbia's spring parliamentary session descended intochaos on Tuesday as opposition MPs disrupted the proceedings by setting off...
Netanyahu fights corruption charges in landmark testimony amid political turmoil
File Source: Reuters Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand for the 14th time on Tuesday, continuing his...
Treasury suspends anti-money laundering law, citing relief for small businesses
File Source; GV Wire The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Sunday that it is suspending enforcement of the Corporate...
Arab states, UN condemn Gaza aid blockade by Israel
File Source: BBC Several Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt, have condemned Israel for blocking the entry of...
Starmer announces ‘coalition of willing’ to guarantee Ukraine peace
File Source: BBC UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a four-point plan to work with Ukraine to end the...
Trump signs executive order making English official language of US
File Source: The Independent US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday declaring English as the official language...
Rubio fast-tracks $4 billion in military aid to Israel, reversing Biden-era restrictions
File Source: YouTube U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Saturday that he has invoked emergency authorities to expedite the...
Vietnam seeks US business ties, moves to ease trade surplus concerns
File Source: CSIS Vietnam is actively courting American businesses while taking steps to address its growing trade surplus with the...
Ceasefire talks between Israel, Hamas stall as phase two negotiations hit deadlock
The latest round of negotiations aimed at securing the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has stalled,...
PKK declare ceasefire after Ocalan’s call to disarm
File Source: Rudaw The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) declared a ceasefire on Saturday, following a call from its imprisoned leader...
Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office clash exposes deep rift over Ukraine war strategy
File Source: Google A tense and dramatic confrontation unfolded in the Oval Office on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump...
Azerbaijan, Somalia explore energy ties in oil, gas sector
File Source: Azer News Azerbaijan and Somalia have discussed potential cooperation in oil and gas exploration, according to the State...
UAE condemns Israeli strikes on Syria, calls for stability
File Source: Iran First Page The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, reaffirming its commitment...
Qatar pledges $50m to Mali in loan, grant deal
File Source:Qatar Day Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a $50 million loan and grant agreement with Mali’s Ministry...
Mexico extradites Caro Quintero, 28 others as U.S. cracks down on cartels
File Source: Hindustan Times Mexico has extradited 29 high-profile drug cartel figures, including Rafael Caro Quintero, the notorious drug lord...
Trump, Zelenskyy to meet at White House amid minerals deal
File Source: The Guardian Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White...
Mayor Adams unveils $390m investment to tackle flooding, revamp infrastructure in Bushwick
File Source: X In a significant step toward addressing chronic flooding and bolstering climate resilience, Mayor Eric Adams announced a...
Mayor Adams defends policies, faces tough questions in interview
File Source: Yahoo New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on Good Day New York Tuesday morning, facing pointed questions...
Mayor Adams moves fair fares to OMNY, expanding transit discounts
File Source: amNewsYork Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park announced today the launch...
Ukraine strikes minerals deal with U.S. as Trump signals shift in foreign aid
File Source: Google Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States on a major minerals deal, a senior official...
House passes GOP budget with tax cuts, spending cuts
In a narrow 217-215 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a Republican budget resolution, marking a crucial...
Chile faces nationwide blackout, declares state of emergency amid widespread chaos
File Source: CNN A nationwide blackout plunged most of Chile into darkness on Tuesday, prompting President Gabriel Boric to declare...
China woos Bangladesh amid diplomatic tensions with India
File Source: BBC A 22-member delegation from Bangladesh has embarked on a 10-day visit to China, marking a significant diplomatic...
Trump unveils ‘gold card’ residency program for wealthy foreign investors
File Source: YouTube US President Donald Trump has introduced a new "gold card" residency program designed for wealthy foreigners, offering...
Trump dominates Liberal leadership debate in Canada
Candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada faced each other for...
Taiwan revives MH-60R helicopter deal amid defense spending boost
Taiwan is considering reviving its acquisition of MH-60R anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters as part of its FY 2026 defense budget,...
US breaks with Europe at UN over Ukraine resolution
The United States broke ranks with its European allies at the United Nations on February 24, rejecting language that blamed...
UN backs US ‘neutral’ Ukraine resolution amid European pushback
On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations Security Council approved a U.S.-proposed resolution calling...
US breaks with allies, backs Russia in UN Vote on Ukraine conflict
The United States voted alongside Russia on Monday against a resolution condemning Russia's attack on Ukraine. The decision marked a...
Macron balances diplomacy, realism in tricky Trump meeting on Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron walked a tightrope during his visit to Washington, managing to engage with U.S. President Donald Trump...
Hamas ties ceasefire talks to prisoner release as Israel delays swap
Hamas has declared that any further ceasefire negotiations with Israel must be contingent on the release of Palestinian prisoners as...
Houthis fire missile at US F-16 in unprecedented Red Sea attack
Yemen’s Ansarallah (Houthis) launched surface-to-air missiles at a US F-16 fighter jet over the Red Sea on February 19, marking...
RSF signs ‘peace’ deal amid Sudan’s civil war, deepening crisis
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have signed a charter with allied political and armed groups to establish a "government of...
China expels aerospace executive in sweeping military corruption crackdown
China’s anti-graft watchdog announced on Monday that former aerospace defense executive Tan Ruisong has been expelled from the ruling Communist...
Japan, Philippines strengthen defense ties amid regional tensions
Japan and the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense cooperation in response to an "increasingly severe" security landscape...
Taliban grants conditional return to two radio stations amid tightened media control
The Taliban-led government has allowed two Afghan radio stations, Jawanan and Begum, to resume operations under strict conditions, marking a...
Musk orders federal workers to justify jobs or resign
Elon Musk, billionaire adviser to Donald Trump, has declared that all U.S. federal employees must justify their work or risk...
Russia hits Ukraine with record 267-drone attack
Russia launched 267 drones into Ukraine on Saturday night, marking the largest drone attack of the war as both nations...
Trump demands Taliban return U.S. military equipment, ties it to aid
President Donald Trump on Saturday renewed his demand for the Taliban to return American military equipment left behind in Afghanistan,...
Mayor Adams reaffirms commitment after Hochul’s address
File source: AP New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a statement today following an address by New York Governor...
Netanyahu vows Hamas will ‘pay full price’ for failing to return Shiri Bibas
File Source: ABC Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday condemned Hamas for returning the body of an unidentified woman instead...
Iran condemns US for secret deportation of refugees to Panama
File Source: Reuter Iran’s Interests Section in Washington has strongly condemned the deportation of several Iranian refugees from the United...
Israel escapes mass bombing as three buses explode near Tel Aviv
Three buses exploded in the Tel Aviv suburbs of Bat Yam and Holon on Thursday evening in what Israeli officials...
North Korea to send medical workers to Russia amid struggles to modernize healthcare
North Korea is expected to send a significant number of healthcare workers to Russia for training as it grapples with...
US empties Guantánamo migrant facility, sends 177 deportees to Venezuela
In a move that has drawn criticism from human rights advocates, the United States has deported 177 migrants from Guantánamo...
Global dissidents condemn China, Iran, Russia at UN Watchdog summit in Geneva
Dissidents from around the world gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, to share their stories of survival and escape from authoritarian regimes,...