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Putin Moves to Escalate War in Ukraine With Talks at Dead End
Russia is preparing to escalate attacks on Ukraine after concluding that negotiations for a peace deal have reached a dead end. Uk
topicSaudi Arabia joins U.S. military strikes on Iranian proxies
Saudi Arabia has joined the US in conducting military strikes against Iranian-backed proxies in Iraq, marking a shift in the kingd
topicWar of open letters erupts between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine factions in Hollywood: ‘The time is coming’
A public dispute over Israel-Palestine views is intensifying in Hollywood, with open letters from both pro-Israel and pro-Palestin
topicJournalist Unexpectedly Chosen as King
Kijanangoma, a UBC TV journalist, has been crowned king of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom following a succession dispute after the death o
topicArgentine judge orders halt to Falklands oil project as tensions with Britain rise
An Argentine judge has halted the Falkland Islands oil project, a $2.1 billion venture in the Sea Lion oilfield. President Javier
topic1676 Days of russia-Ukraine War
The Russia-Ukraine war continues with ongoing airstrikes and military losses on both sides. Ukrainian forces have struck Russian t
topicGlam influencer dragged from home, executed in front of her dad in horrifying gang hit
Brazilian TikToker Evelyn Lima Dantas, 21, was shot dead in front of her father after being dragged from her home by armed men in
topicCanada Is Making America Its B*tch
The relationship between Canada and the US remains tense due to ongoing trade wars and diplomatic disputes. The US has made critic
Italy readies navy to protect its shipping amid Bab el-Mandeb tensions
Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says the EU's naval mission in the Red Sea remains insufficient, calling for more contribu
topicPutin claims rights of Russian speakers are being violated in the Baltic states but says Russia is not preparing for war in Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged that Russian-speaking populations' rights are being violated in the Baltic countries, whi
topic"Terrorist Country Asking Me?" S Jaishankar Rips Into Pak Journalist's Question
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded sharply to a Pakistani reporter at the UN General Assembly, saying 'a terr
topicFrom close ally to loud critic: Why the Netherlands turned on Israel
The Netherlands has banned imports from Israeli settlements, prompting Israel to revoke the status of Dutch diplomats. This move m
topicFighting in Ethiopia intensifies: What’s the latest?
Fighting has intensified in Ethiopia's Tigray region as the government accuses Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt of backing armed oppositi
topicBangkok floodwaters begin to ease after torrential rains affect 700,000 people
Floodwaters in Bangkok are receding after nearly continuous rainfall over the weekend, with some neighborhoods and major roads sti
topicWas Iran behind a ‘terror plot’ targeting US forces in Britain?
British authorities have arrested five men on terrorism charges near RAF Fairford, a key US bomber base in Gloucestershire. The UK
topicBrazil's Lula bans online betting, unveils debt relief plan as reelection race tightens
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has banned online betting operations in the country, effective October 6. The ban im
topicMalaysia's king allows former leader Najib to serve rest of his graft sentence under house arrest
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak will serve the remainder of his graft sentence under house arrest until August 2028,
topicOil Futures Struggle to Maintain Decline
Oil futures are struggling to maintain their decline as global economic anxieties persist. The Indian stock market, specifically t
topicSwimmer killed in shark attack off popular Western Australia beach
A swimmer was killed in a shark attack at Sorrento Beach in Western Australia, 15 metres from the shore. This is the third fatal s
topicPhilippines deploys vessels as rescuers seek access to burned ferry
Rescue efforts continue for the MV June Aster ferry that caught fire off Palawan island on September 10, 2026. The Philippine Coas
topicIsland Appears in Canada, Then Moves 20 Miles
A 2.4-acre floating island of soil and trees is traversing Williston Lake reservoir in British Columbia, Canada. The island has mo
topicPutin Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Kazakhstan plan
topicGermany’s far-right AfD is poised for power
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is advancing to the cusp of genuine power in Saxony-Anhalt with an agenda
topicTrump says Iran is ‘dead’, vows to respond after renewed clashes
US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran, saying the country is 'failing very badly' and the conflict will end soon. He also