Ukraine Pushes for Joint Aerial Shield With European Allies
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called on European partners to join Ukraine in building a regional air defense shield, arguing that Kyiv’s battlefield experience could...
Markets Rally as Shutdown Looms: Gold Surges, Dollar Eases, and Investors Brace for Turbulence
Global markets opened the week on a cautiously positive note, with equities climbing and the U.S. dollar dipping, even as the spectre of a...
Britain Weighs Tougher Rules for Migrants Seeking Permanent Residency
The UK government is considering stricter criteria for permanent residency, reflecting growing political pressure to curb immigration while balancing economic needs.
Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood...
Kremlin Says British and French Arsenals Must Be Part of Nuclear Disarmament Talks
Moscow has signalled that future nuclear arms negotiations cannot exclude Britain and France, even as Russia and the United States remain the primary actors...
South Korea Opens Door to Chinese Tourists With New Visa-Free Entry
Seoul has launched a visa-free entry program for Chinese tourist groups, hoping to boost its slowing economy and improve relations with Beijing.Starting this week,...
Germany Pledges Record $14 Billion for Global Climate Action
Berlin has raised the bar on international climate financing, committing €11.8 billion ($13.81 billion) in 2024 the highest amount ever in a bid to...
China’s New Visa Targets Workers Fleeing U.S. Restrictions
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China launches its new K visa program this week targeting young foreign STEM graduates without requiring job offers, as the Trump administration's $100,000...
China-North Korea Ties Deepen as Top Diplomat Makes Rare Second Visit
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North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met with China's top diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing during her second visit to the Chinese...
Trump’s Gaza Hope: Peace Plan Progress Amid Hostage Crisis
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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about finalizing a Gaza peace plan ahead of Monday’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, even...
Russia Unleashes One of Largest Attacks of War on Kyiv
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Russia launched one of its most sustained attacks of the war early Sunday, firing hundreds of drones and missiles at Kyiv and other...