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PoliticsInside Russia's State Duma Elections: Key Contenders, Stakes, and What to Expect
Russians are voting in the first parliamentary elections since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with the ruling United Russia party expected to maintain its dominance amid a tightly controlled political landscape.
Breaking NewsUN Mission Alleges Crimes Against Humanity in Iranian Protest Crackdown Following Zaporizhzhia Strike
A UN mission alleges crimes against humanity during the Iranian protest crackdown, coinciding with a fire that engulfed a Zaporizhzhia shopping centre after a Russian strike.
Breaking NewsDevastating Blaze Destroys Zaporizhzhia Shopping Centre Following Russian Attack
A shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia has been engulfed in flames following a Russian strike, prompting urgent responses and widespread concern.
PoliticsAustralia Announces Major Immigration Crackdown Featuring Detention for Visa Overstayers
Australia is launching a strict immigration crackdown led by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, targeting tens of thousands of visa overstayers with new detention measures and tightened restrictions on temporary visas.
EconomyUS Cheese Producer Tillamook Faces Intense Backlash Over Halal Certification
US cheese giant Tillamook is facing intense criticism from critics over the introduction of a halal label on its products.
TechnologyRare Tiger Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia Marking First New Feline in Over a Century
Researchers have identified a new tiger cat species in Bolivia's Yungas region called Leopardus tilcayo, marking the first new living feline discovery in over a century.
EconomyBank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High of 1.25% Amid Mounting Inflation Pressures
The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25 percent amidst rising inflation, labor shifts, and external economic pressures.
PoliticsCriticism Erupts Over US Cheese Giant Tillamook and Halal Certification Controversy
A US Veteran faces sharp criticism regarding his stance on Israeli bonds, sparking intense debate.
EconomyItaly Unveils Unilateral Naval Deployment to Secure Vital Bab al-Mandeb Shipping Route
Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto announced the unilateral deployment of warships to protect commercial vessels traversing the critical Bab al-Mandeb strait amid rising security threats.
Breaking NewsUS Veteran Criticized Over Israeli Bonds Stance as UN Investigates Minab Strikes
A US Veteran was criticized over his stance on Israeli bonds as UN findings suggest recent US strikes on Minab may constitute war crimes.
PoliticsSyria Condemns Israeli Actions as Major Threat to Middle East Stability at UN Security Council
During a UN Security Council meeting, Syria, Israel, and Turkiye clashed over military operations and territorial presence within Syria.
Breaking NewsNew UN Findings Reveal United States Strikes on Minab May Constitute War Crimes
New UN findings suggest that US strikes on Minab could be war crimes, while political analysts question if other parties can challenge United Russia in the upcoming election.
PoliticsWhite House Pulls Lance Schroyer’s Controversial ICE Nomination Amid Senate Standoff
The White House has withdrawn Lance Schroyer's nomination to lead ICE following a Senate standoff over information regarding civilian deaths during enforcement operations.
PoliticsFormer Syrian Official Samir Ousman Alsheikh Sentenced to 60 Years in US Prison for Torture
Former Syrian military official Samir Ousman Alsheikh has been sentenced to 60 years in a US prison for torture and immigration fraud committed during his time running Adra Prison.
Breaking NewsSevere Flash Floods Paralyze Tunis, Trapping Residents and Disabling Services
Torrential rain brought Tunisia's capital to a standstill on Thursday, flooding homes and roads while trapping residents and disrupting essential services.
PoliticsIran Expels Swedish Diplomat in Retaliation Over Stockholm's Decision
Iran has ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave the country within 48 hours in a retaliatory move following Sweden's expulsion of an Iranian embassy official.
EconomyUS Approves $414M Uranium Investment in Niger Despite Past Troop Withdrawal
The US has approved up to $414m in financing for a high-grade uranium project in Niger, two years after American troops withdrew from the African nation.
Breaking NewsYemenis Share Their Dangerous Sea Journeys as Refugee Arrivals in Djibouti Surge
Yemeni refugees describe their harrowing journeys as arrivals in Djibouti continue to surge significantly.
PoliticsTrinidad and Tobago Lifts State of Emergency Following Heavy Criticism Over Mass Arrests
Trinidad and Tobago has lifted its state of emergency after facing sharp criticism over thousands of mass arrests and detentions without charge. The government now plans to pursue permanent legal frameworks to target violent crime.
PoliticsFederal Judge Mandates 30-Day Advance Notice for Any Physical Alterations or Demolition at the Kennedy Center
A US federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to give 30 days' notice before any major physical changes or demolition, following President Donald Trump's remarks about the venue.
PoliticsTrump Administration Seeks Congressional Approval for $24.3bn F-35 Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has asked lawmakers to clear a $24.3bn sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, amid congressional concerns over potential Chinese espionage and regional security dynamics.
Breaking NewsSurging Refugee Arrivals: Yemenis Share Their Dangerous Journeys to Djibouti
Yemeni refugees share accounts of their journeys as arrivals surge in Djibouti, alongside discussions on international diplomatic procedures at the UNGA.
PoliticsRussia and China Veto US-Backed UN Resolution to Monitor Iran Sanctions
Russia and China vetoed a US-backed UN Security Council resolution that sought to extend the mandate for independently monitoring sanctions on Iran.
Breaking NewsDeadly Intercommunal Clashes Leave at Least 26 Dead in Disputed Abyei Region
At least 26 people were killed and 82 injured in days of intercommunal fighting between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities in the disputed Abyei border region.