WASHINGTON, Dec 10 – The United States has seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, a move that immediately fueled a sharp rise in global oil prices and reignited already strained relations between Washington and Caracas. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation on Wednesday and described the vessel as one of the largest … Read more
SYDNEY, Dec 10 – A wave of emotions swept across Australia as teenagers logged out of their social media accounts for what could be the last time in years. The country’s new rule that bars anyone under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms officially took effect on Wednesday, and the hours … Read more
WASHINGTON, Dec 9 – President Donald Trump is seeing a modest yet notable rise in his public approval rating, reflecting shifting attitudes among voters who have begun responding to his recent push to address the rising cost of living. A new national survey completed in the past week shows that his overall standing has improved, especially … Read more
PHNOM PENH, Dec 8 – Rising tensions along the contested frontier between Thailand and Cambodia erupted into fresh violence on Monday as Thailand confirmed that it had carried out airstrikes targeting Cambodian military positions. The clashes revived a long standing territorial dispute that has simmered for generations and periodically escalates into bloodshed despite repeated diplomatic … Read more
COTONOU, Dec 7 – Benin woke to a tense and uncertain Sunday after a group of soldiers appeared on national television announcing that they had taken control of the country. Within hours, the government declared that the armed forces had blocked an attempted coup and that order was being restored. The incident, which briefly shook … Read more
Washington, D.C., Dec 5 – The 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. turned into far more than a festive evening of football when FIFA president Gianni Infantino presented the first ever FIFA Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump. The ceremony, hosted at the Kennedy Center, blended theatrical flair with global politics as Infantino … Read more
December 5 – Frank Gehry, long celebrated for reimagining how buildings could move, shine, twist, and speak, has passed away at the age of 96. Known for imaginative structures that turned cities into galleries of form and motion, Gehry shaped skylines across the world with confidence, curiosity, and playful rebellion. His career spanned decades of experimentation, … Read more
NEW DELHI, Dec 4 – Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two day state visit that many analysts see as a significant moment for the long standing partnership between Russia and India. His arrival marks his first trip to India in four years and comes at a time when … Read more
WASHINGTON, Dec 3 – Rising concern among Republicans has shifted sharply toward the leadership of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as key committees in Congress undertake their most aggressive oversight efforts since he assumed the role. What began as quiet frustration over limited transparency has now grown into a visible challenge to the Pentagon’s decision making, … Read more
HONG KONG, Dec 1 – Hong Kong authorities have intensified their investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades and have now taken 13 people into custody on suspicion of manslaughter. The massive blaze, which swept through multiple residential towers last Wednesday, has claimed at least 151 lives and left dozens of families waiting anxiously … Read more