NEW YORK/BOGOTÁ – Federal prosecutors in New York are conducting preliminary criminal investigations into Colombian President Gustavo Petro over alleged ties to drug traffickers and potential illicit financing of his…
London, UK – A high-profile civil case brought by three victims of Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) bombings against former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams was dramatically withdrawn in the High Court in London on…
Cambridge, MA – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a fresh lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing the prestigious institution of violating federal civil rights law by failing to protect its Jewish and…
At 97 years old, contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama continues to captivate global audiences, demonstrating a remarkable longevity and relevance in an art world constantly evolving. Born in 1929, the Japanese luminary,…
BERLIN – Germany is taking a decisive stand against the proliferation of non-consensual deepfake pornography, spurred into action by a high-profile celebrity case that has ignited national debate over digital violence.…
Berlin, Germany – A quiet revolution is underway in German universities, with India emerging as the leading source of international students. This surge reflects a burgeoning ambition among Indian youth to access…
A relentless campaign of targeted assassinations targeting high-ranking Iranian officials and key figures has dramatically escalated tensions in the Middle East, leaving little room for traditional diplomatic engagement…
WARSAW, Poland – In a pivotal legal development that redefines the rights of same-sex couples within its borders, Poland's Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) ruled on March 20, 2026, that the country must recognize…
NIAMEY, NIGER – In a stark display of its unyielding stance, Niger's military government has vehemently rejected a recent resolution by the European Parliament demanding the immediate and unconditional release of ousted…
In a world increasingly grappling with authoritarian impulses and challenges to fundamental liberties, acclaimed author Salman Rushdie consistently articulates a profound and often perilous truth: tyrants fear artists…
Washington D.C. – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reportedly emerged from her recent summit with U.S. President Donald Trump seemingly buoyed, successfully navigating delicate geopolitical terrain to…
Frankfurt, Germany – In a significant triumph against global cybercrime, an international law enforcement effort co-led by Germany has successfully dismantled the command-and-control infrastructure of four prominent…
For centuries, Western imagination has cast the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon as either romanticized "noble savages" existing in an "untouched wilderness" or, conversely, as primitive relics of a bygone era. Today, a…
DAEJEON, South Korea – A catastrophic fire tore through an auto parts factory in Daejeon, central South Korea, on Friday, March 20, 2026, killing at least 14 workers and injuring 59 others in a stark reminder of the…
Oslo, Norway – Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has publicly addressed her past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, asserting that she was "manipulated and deceived" by the disgraced financier.…
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia – Voters in Slovenia have delivered a fragmented political landscape following a closely contested parliamentary election, a vote widely perceived as a battle for the nation's identity. Preliminary…
Seoul, South Korea – Global music phenomenon BTS has officially concluded its nearly four-year hiatus, making an explosive return with the release of their highly anticipated album "ARIRANG" on March 20, 2026, followed…
Kyiv, Ukraine – As Iranian-designed drones increasingly proliferate across global conflict zones, particularly in the Middle East, Ukraine has emerged as an unlikely, yet critical, source of battle-hardened expertise in…
HAVANA – Cuba finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with a profound economic and energy crisis exacerbated by intensified U.S. sanctions, a situation that appears to be compelling the socialist island nation…
SEOUL, South Korea – K-pop juggernaut BTS has officially launched a new era, unveiling their highly anticipated fifth studio album, "Arirang," and embarking on a massive world tour following the members' completion of…
WASHINGTON D.C. – A federal arts commission has approved the design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring the image of President Donald Trump, paving the way for the U.S. Mint to begin production ahead of the…