Zelenskiy Puts Budanov in Charge of Key Administration Role
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's defence intelligence, as his new chief adviser. This move places a respected military figure...
At Least 25 Injured in Russian Missile Strike on Kharkiv
Russian missiles hit a multi-storey apartment building in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, on Friday, causing severe damage and injuring at least 25 people.
Emergency services responded...
Maduro Signals Willingness for Talks With U.S., Offers Cooperation on Oil and Drugs
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has struck a conciliatory tone toward U.S. President Donald Trump, proposing serious talks on combating drug trafficking and offering U.S....
Trump Threatens Action Over Deadly Protests in Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Friday that Washington could intervene if Iranian security forces fire on protesters, as nationwide unrest over soaring inflation...
Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Makes First Public Visit to State Mausoleum
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Ju Ae, appeared publicly for the first time at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the state...
Moscow to Give U.S. Evidence of Attempted Strike on Putin Residence
Russia announced that it decoded a file from a Ukrainian drone it shot down, claiming it shows that Ukraine targeted a Russian presidential residence....
China to Roll Out New Macro Support in 2026, Xi Says
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China is on track to meet its 2025 growth target of around 5% and will roll out more proactive macroeconomic policies in 2026,...
Bangladesh’s Once-Outlawed Jamaat Opens Door to Unity Government
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Bangladesh’s once-banned Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, now poised for a strong electoral comeback, has announced it is open to joining a national unity government...
The “Mamdani Era” Begins: Can Socialism Run New York?
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Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and former state lawmaker, was inaugurated as New York City’s mayor, marking a historic shift for America’s...
A Mediator in the Middle: Oman Navigates the Saudi-UAE Rift
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Oman’s foreign minister met with his Saudi counterpart in Riyadh to discuss advancing a political solution to the Yemen crisis, a day after...