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We Could Take Them Away’: Trump Dangles World Cup Matches Over Boston Feud
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is set to be the largest in history, featuring 48 teams...
The Soul of a Nation, The Price of Peace
The announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza has been met with a global sigh of relief, a fleeting hope that the senseless slaughter has...
Madagascar Opposition Rejects President Rajoelina’s Dissolution of Parliament as ‘Not Legal’
Political tensions in Madagascar deepened on Tuesday after opposition leader Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko declared President Andry Rajoelina’s order to dissolve the national assembly “not legally...
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”...