Trump Endorses Japan’s Takaichi Ahead Of Election
Tokyo — Former US President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of a snap election on Sunday, praising her leadership and signaling strong alignment with Washington. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Takaichi as a “strong, powerful, and wise leader… one that truly loves her country,” adding that […]
Suicide Blast At Islamabad Mosque Kills 31
Islamabad — At least 31 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in an apparent suicide attack at a Shia mosque in Pakistan’s capital, authorities said Friday. The explosion occurred at the Khadija Tul Kubra mosque in the southeastern Tarlai Kalan area during Friday prayers, one of the deadliest attacks in Islamabad in recent […]
China Warns Panama Over Canal Ports Dispute
China has issued a sharp warning to Panama after a Hong Kong-based conglomerate launched international arbitration proceedings over the cancellation of a major port contract tied to the Panama Canal, escalating tensions around one of the world’s most strategic trade routes. CK Hutchison confirmed it has begun legal action after Panama’s Supreme Court annulled its […]
Second Round Of Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Set
Abu Dhabi — Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are scheduled to meet for a second round of United States-brokered peace talks in the United Arab Emirates, as efforts to find a diplomatic end to nearly four years of war continue amid ongoing violence. The two-day trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi begin against a tense backdrop, with […]
Starmer Condemns Russian Strikes On Ukraine Energy
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday condemned renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as “barbaric” and “particularly depraved,” after air strikes plunged parts of the capital into darkness amid a deep winter freeze. The strikes on Monday night targeted power plants, transmission lines and other critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv and other […]
Clintons To Testify In House Epstein Investigation
Washington, D.C. — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, officials confirmed Monday. The move comes days before a scheduled vote on whether to hold the couple in criminal contempt for […]
China Proposes Exit Ban For Convicted Cybercriminals
Beijing — China is moving to tighten measures against cybercrime with a draft bill that would bar convicted citizens from leaving the country for up to three years, even after completing their sentences. The announcement, made Saturday by Beijing’s Public Security Ministry, is part of a broader effort to combat cross-border online fraud, particularly in […]
Norway PM Backs Crown Princess On Epstein Misjudgment
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has publicly agreed with Crown Princess Mette-Marit over her acknowledgment of “poor judgement” in maintaining extensive contact with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The revelation comes after the latest U.S. Department of Justice files on Epstein, which feature the princess hundreds of times in correspondence […]
UN Chief Warns Of Imminent Financial Collapse
United Nations — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning to member states that the world body faces the risk of financial collapse if outstanding contributions are not paid, underscoring a deepening budget crisis that threatens core UN operations. In a letter to UN member governments circulated on Wednesday, Guterres said the […]
Trump Taps Kevin Warsh As Next Fed Chair
Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he intends to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to serve as the next chair of the Federal Reserve — a choice that signals a possible shift in the central bank’s leadership during a period of economic uncertainty. Trump made the announcement […]
Six Arrested After Hong Kong Robbery Of ¥58M
Hong Kong police have arrested six people in connection with a high-value robbery that took place in the territory on Friday, authorities said on Saturday. The incident involved the theft of a backpack containing approximately 58 million yen — equivalent to more than US$376,000 — from two Japanese nationals. The robbery occurred during the day […]
Key Takeaways From Newly Released Epstein Files
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has posted millions of pages of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking the largest release of material since a law requiring their disclosure took effect last year. On Friday, the Justice Department made public three million pages of records, along with 180,000 images and […]