Israel Reopens Zikim Crossing to Let Humanitarian Aid Into Northern Gaza
Israel reopened the Zikim Crossing in northern Gaza on Wednesday, allowing humanitarian aid trucks to enter the enclave, according to COGAT, the Israeli military...
European Shares Hit Record as U.S. Shutdown Hopes Lift Markets
European equities surged to record highs on Wednesday as investors were buoyed by signs that the historic U.S. government shutdown could soon end. The...
Trump Threatens $1 Billion Defamation Suit Against BBC Over Panorama Editing
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for at least $1 billion, claiming the broadcaster deceptively edited a January 6, 2021...
Indigenous Protesters Storm COP30 Venue in Brazil
Tensions flared at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, on Tuesday when dozens of Indigenous protesters forced their way into the U.N. venue,...
IEA Warns: Oil and Gas Demand Likely to Rise Until 2050, Missing Climate Goals
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday that global oil and gas demand could continue growing until 2050 a reversal from its earlier...
Seoul Backs UN Move on North Korean Rights Despite Pyongyang’s Ire
South Korea announced on Wednesday that it will co-sponsor the annual U.N. resolution condemning North Korea’s human rights violations, reaffirming its commitment to international...
Afghan Families Face Hunger and Debt as Economy Collapses: UNDP
Afghanistan’s economic recovery is collapsing under compounding crises, with nine in ten households resorting to desperate survival measures skipping meals, selling possessions, or taking...
Vietnam Pushes for Swift Trade Deal as U.S. Targets Massive Deficit
Vietnam and the United States are moving closer to a bilateral trade agreement, with Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son saying on Wednesday that...
Tokyo Protests Moscow’s Expanded Entry Ban
Tensions between Japan and Russia escalated further on Wednesday after Moscow extended its entry ban to 30 more Japanese citizens, including Foreign Ministry spokesperson...
Big Tech Bows to Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban
Australia is set to enforce a world-first law banning social media use for minors under 16 from December 10, 2025. The regulation compels platforms...