BANGKOK (AP) — Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra weathered a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday, successfully countering allegations of mismanagement and undue influence from her father, former Prime…
South Korea is grappling with a severe wildfire outbreak that has claimed the lives of at least 16 people, including three firefighters and one government employee, and injured 11 others. The blazes, fueled by strong…
Turkey is currently facing a period of intense political and social upheaval, marked by widespread protests and a crackdown on journalists. The unrest was triggered by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a…
The arrest and jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on March 19, 2025, has ignited a firestorm of protest and political upheaval across Turkey, raising concerns about the state of democracy and the rule of law under…
On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin's unexpected resignation thrust a relatively unknown Vladimir Putin into the role of acting president, marking the beginning of a quarter-century of leadership that has profoundly…
Controversial influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have returned to Romania after a month-long stay in the United States, facing ongoing legal proceedings related to accusations of human trafficking, rape, and…
A proposal for the United States to assume control, or even ownership, of Ukraine's nuclear power plants has emerged following a recent phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
The Trump administration is facing intense scrutiny after details of a planned military operation in Yemen were inadvertently shared with a journalist via the encrypted messaging app Signal. The incident has sparked…
The European Union is navigating a complex and multifaceted relationship with Turkey, a nation that remains a key strategic partner despite persistent political tensions and stalled accession talks. The EU must balance…
With the pivotal COP30 climate summit less than two years away, global leaders are intensifying calls for concrete action and increased ambition to combat climate change. As the world grapples with the escalating…
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has revealed the extensive involvement of his regime in the production and trafficking of Captagon, an amphetamine-like stimulant. While Assad is gone, the intricate networks…
The United Nations announced Monday it will reduce its international staff presence in Gaza, citing heightened security risks following renewed Israeli attacks and a deadly strike on a UN facility. The decision comes as…
The Olympic Games, a symbol of athletic excellence and global unity, have become a battleground for a complex and controversial issue: the role of testosterone in female athletes. World Athletics regulations, designed…
BERLIN (March 25, 2025) – Julia Klöckner, a prominent politician from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), was elected President of the German Bundestag today, marking a significant moment in German politics.…
Thailand is grappling with mounting international condemnation following its deportation of approximately 40 Uyghur men to China in late February. The action has triggered a diplomatic fallout, with the United States…
The expulsion of South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from the United States has sent shockwaves through the diplomatic community, marking a significant downturn in the already strained relationship between…
Brazil, a nation of immense natural resources and a key player in global climate discussions, stands at a critical juncture. As the host of the upcoming COP30 in Belém in November 2025, the country is under increased…
The newly elected German Bundestag met today for its inaugural session following the federal election on February 23, marking the end of Olaf Scholz's center-left government and ushering in a period of coalition…
MUTTENZ, Switzerland – Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and former UEFA President Michel Platini have been acquitted for a second time on corruption charges by a Swiss court, marking another chapter in a long-running…
Germany's ambitious plans for modernizing its infrastructure and government buildings are encountering significant obstacles, ranging from construction delays and cost overruns to sustainability challenges and political…
Hamdan Ballal, a Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," was detained by the Israeli military in the occupied West Bank on Monday, following clashes between Israeli settlers and…
Negotiations aimed at de-escalating the three-year conflict in Ukraine intensified this week as U.S. officials held separate talks with delegations from Kyiv and Moscow in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The meetings, spurred by…
Australians are facing a growing threat to their cardiovascular health as climate change fuels more frequent and intense heatwaves, according to a recent study. The research, published in the European Heart Journal,…