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Taiwan Jails Four Former Ruling Party Members for China Espionage
A Taiwan court has sentenced four former members of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), including a one-time staffer in President Lai Ching-te’s office, to prison terms ranging…
Trump Meets Arab, Islamic Leaders on Gaza War, Ceasefire Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday held a high-profile meeting with leaders of several Arab and Islamic nations to discuss ways of ending the devastating war in the Gaza Strip.
The…
Russia Moves to Hike VAT as War Costs Soar
Russia plans to raise its value-added tax (VAT) in a bid to shore up finances for the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Finance Ministry announced on Wednesday.
According to the draft 2026…
Trump Set to Address UN as World Leaders Confront Crises in Gaza and Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump will address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, as world leaders gather amid escalating crises from Gaza to Ukraine and growing doubts about…
Over 80 Buffaloes Drown in Chobe River After Lion Chase
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has confirmed the death of more than 80 buffaloes in Namibia’s Chobe River after a stampede triggered by lions.
Ministerial spokesperson…
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Quit ICC, Call It Tool of “Neocolonial Repression”
Military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), denouncing it as “a tool of neocolonial…
Aitana Bonmatí Wins Third Consecutive Ballon d’Or Féminin
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or Féminin winner, securing the prestigious award for the third year in a row.
The 27-year-old…
Brazilian Grandmother Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Grandchildren With Cake, One…
A 59-year-old grandmother, Izabel Cardoso de Andrade, has been arrested in Brazil after allegedly poisoning her two grandchildren with a baked cake, leaving one child dead and the…
Abbas Urges Hamas to Disarm, Transfer Gaza Control to Palestinian Authority
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas has called on Hamas to disarm and hand over control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority, stressing that the group will have no role in governing…
Ballon d’Or 2025: Arsenal’s Gyökeres Wins Best Striker, Enrique Named Coach of the…
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday night shone the spotlight on football’s finest, with Arsenal forward Viktor Gyökeres and Spain manager Luis Enrique among the…