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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...
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...
Trump’s Diplomatic Gamble, Can He Keep Netanyahu Onboard After the Gaza Deal?
U.S. President Donald Trump secured what he called his “greatest peace achievement yet” this week a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas,...
Thailand, Cambodia Set for Border Ceasefire Pact as ASEAN Leaders Gather in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced Tuesday that Thailand and Cambodia are expected to sign a ceasefire agreement during the upcoming ASEAN leaders’ summit...
Netanyahu Declines to Attend Egypt Summit on Ending Gaza Conflict
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined to attend a high-profile summit in Egypt aimed at ending the Gaza war, despite an invitation...
French Bond Yields Rise as Political Uncertainty and U.S. Tariff Fears Weigh on Markets
French government bond yields ticked higher on Monday amid renewed political tension in Paris and wider global market jitters linked to U.S. trade policy....
Xi Calls for More Women in Power as China Faces Gender Gap in Leadership
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for greater participation of women in politics and national governance, saying gender equality must be “truly internalised”...
Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, recognized for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for...
France’s Political Turmoil Weighs on Growth, Warns Central Bank Chief
France’s prolonged political instability is beginning to dent economic growth and weaken confidence, according to Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau. Speaking...
Macron Races to End France’s Political Deadlock as Deadline Looms for New Prime Minister
France is once again at a political crossroads. President Emmanuel Macron, under mounting pressure to stabilize his government, has called an emergency meeting with...