France’s 2026 Budget Faces Credibility Test as Watchdog Warns of “Overly Rosy” Assumptions
France’s 2026 budget has come under early fire from the country’s independent fiscal watchdog, the Haut Conseil des Finances Publiques (HCFP), which warned on...
Trump’s Gaza Deal Faces First Test: Can He Keep Netanyahu Onboard?
U.S. President Donald Trump secured a major diplomatic milestone with the ceasefire and hostage-release agreement between Israel and Hamas a deal hailed as a...
Taiwan Warns of Surge in Chinese Cyberattacks and ‘Online Troll Army’ Targeting Public Trust
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) has reported a sharp rise in cyberattacks linked to China, marking a 17% increase compared to last year, with...
Nationwide Strike Grinds Greece to a Halt as Workers Protest 13-Hour Workday Plan
Greece faced widespread disruption on Tuesday as public and private sector workers staged a nationwide strike against the government’s controversial labour reform bill, which...
European Stocks Slip to Two-Week Low as Trade Tensions Bite, Michelin Tumbles
European markets faced renewed pressure on Tuesday, with investor sentiment shaken by escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and disappointing corporate news from France. The pan-European...
Australia Launches ‘For the Good Of’ Campaign Ahead of Teen Social Media Ban
Australia has rolled out a A$14 million (US$9.05 million) nationwide ad campaign to promote its world-first social media ban for teenagers, set to take...
Iran Dismisses Trump’s Overture as Hypocrisy After Attacks on Nuclear Sites
Iran sharply rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent call for dialogue on Tuesday, denouncing it as hypocritical and inconsistent with Washington’s recent actions. The...
Australia to Make Next $1 Billion AUKUS Payment as Albanese Prepares Trump Visit
Australia will soon make its second billion-dollar payment to support U.S. nuclear submarine shipyards under the AUKUS defence pact, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy...
Serbia’s Leader Vows to Protect National Stake in NIS oil company
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic stated that Serbia will do everything possible to protect its interests amid U. S. sanctions against the Russia-owned oil company...
Madagascar’s President Flees Country Amid Gen Z-Led Protests, Officials Say
Madagascar's president has fled the country, as confirmed by the leader of the opposition and other officials. Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko stated that President Rajoelina left...