DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 17 – A drone strike near the United Arab Emirates’ only nuclear power facility has sharply increased tensions across the Middle East, fueling concerns that the fragile ceasefire between Iran, Israel, and the United States may be nearing collapse. The attack, which caused a fire near the Barakah nuclear power … Read more
BEIJING, May 15 – President Donald Trump wrapped up his high-profile visit to China on Friday without securing major breakthroughs on trade, Iran, or technology, despite days of carefully staged diplomacy and repeated public praise exchanged between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping. While both leaders emphasized stability and cooperation, the summit largely highlighted the … Read more
BEIJING, May 13 – U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid growing global concerns over war, trade tensions, and economic uncertainty. The summit arrives during a difficult phase for both Washington and Beijing, with conflicts in the Middle East … Read more
BEIJING/WASHINGTON, May 11 – As President Donald Trump prepares for a high stakes visit to Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House is entering negotiations with a far narrower agenda than many officials once envisioned. What was previously framed as a campaign to economically overpower China through aggressive tariffs has evolved into a … Read more
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, May 11 – Tensions across the Middle East are once again rising as efforts to stabilize the fragile ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel appear to be falling apart. Diplomatic talks that briefly offered hope for reducing violence have stalled after U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Tehran’s latest proposal, deepening fears that … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 10 – Efforts to secure a diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran suffered another major setback after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran’s latest response to an American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf. The exchange comes at a time when regional instability is intensifying, commercial shipping … Read more
TENERIFE, Canary Islands, May 10 – Spanish authorities began a large-scale evacuation operation on Sunday after the cruise ship MV Hondius, linked to a hantavirus outbreak, arrived off the coast of Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands. The first aircraft carrying Spanish nationals departed for Madrid, where passengers are expected to undergo quarantine and medical observation … Read more
LONDON, May 8 – Few broadcasters in modern history have shaped public understanding of the natural world as profoundly as Sir David Attenborough. As the legendary wildlife presenter celebrates his 100th birthday today, tributes are pouring in from scientists, conservationists, television personalities and world leaders who credit him with inspiring generations to appreciate and protect … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 6 – Tensions between Iran and the United States appeared to ease slightly on Wednesday, after Tehran confirmed it was examining a new American proposal aimed at ending months of military confrontation across the Middle East. While officials on both sides signaled cautious optimism, several of the most sensitive issues fueling the conflict … Read more
PRAGUE, May 5 – The Czech government is moving ahead with controversial legislation that would loosen long-standing fiscal restrictions and allow major infrastructure investments to bypass existing deficit limits. The proposal has sparked growing concern among economists and fiscal watchdog officials, who warn the changes could significantly alter the country’s traditionally cautious budget policy and … Read more