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
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Dec 5 – The story of how Netflix (NFLX.O) secured one of the most significant entertainment deals of the past decade began quietly, almost as an exploratory step, yet it evolved into a sweeping takeover that will reshape the future of global entertainment. What initially appeared to be a simple inquiry into the … 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
December 3 – Microsoft has adjusted the sales growth targets for several of its artificial intelligence offerings after a significant portion of its sales teams fell short of their goals in the fiscal year that ended in June. The shift reflects a growing sense of caution inside the company as customers hesitate to expand spending … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 2 – San Francisco was told to expect a surge of federal muscle after President Donald Trump pledged to confront what he described as a city drowning in crime and disorder. The promise included talk of agents and even soldiers to restore control. Instead of reinforcement, the opposite occurred. Federal involvement shrank, leaving … 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
JERUSALEM, Nov 30 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken an unprecedented step by asking President Isaac Herzog for a pardon in the corruption case that has followed him for years. The request, delivered on Sunday, reflects a growing argument from Netanyahu and his legal team that the ongoing proceedings have become a barrier to … Read more