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EU Parliament Demands Ambitious Budget Hike and New Taxes for 2028-2034 Spending Cycle
STRASBOURG – The European Parliament has fired the opening salvo in what promises to be a contentious battle over the European Union's next long-term budget, overwhelmingly endorsing a proposal for a significantly...

European Union Escalates Battle for Child Online Safety, Accuses Meta of Failing to Protect Minors
BRUSSELS – The European Union has launched formal proceedings against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, accusing the tech giant of systemic failures in protecting minors on its...

Germany Grapples with Tightened Purse Strings as Geopolitical Turmoil Shadows 2027 Budget
BERLIN – The German cabinet is locked in critical discussions this week over the nation's 2027 budget, a fiscal blueprint that reveals the profound economic fallout from escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly...

West Bengal's Concluding Poll Phase Marred by Violence and Contentious Rigging Claims
Kolkata, India – The final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections in 2021 concluded amidst a charged atmosphere, characterized by widespread reports of violence and accusations of rigging from both major political...

U.S. Unveils Commemorative Passport Featuring President Trump for 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON – The United States State Department has announced plans to issue a limited-edition passport featuring an image of President Donald Trump, a significant and unconventional move set to coincide with the...

Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted Again by Justice Department
Washington D.C. – Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the Justice Department for a second time, this latest action stemming from a social media post that government officials claim constituted a threat...

Germany Forges Deeper Defense Ties with Ukraine, Reaping Strategic Benefits Amid Evolving European Security Landscape
Berlin, Germany – As the conflict in Eastern Europe continues to reshape geopolitical alliances and defense strategies, Germany is increasingly framing its robust support for Ukraine not merely as aid, but as a mutually...

Humpback Whale 'Timmy' Embarks on Perilous Journey to Open Ocean Amidst High Hopes and Scientific Doubts
BERLIN, Germany – A dramatic and unprecedented rescue operation commenced Tuesday off Germany's Baltic coast, as "Timmy," a juvenile humpback whale, began a monumental journey towards the North Sea in a specially...

Germany Confronts Historic Demographic Crisis as Birth Rate Plummets to Post-War Low in 2025
Germany is grappling with an unprecedented demographic challenge, as its birth rate reached the lowest level on record in 2025, marking a critical juncture for Europe's largest economy. The stark figures reveal a nation...

King Charles III Addresses US Congress Amidst Strained Transatlantic Ties
Washington, D.C. – King Charles III today delivered a historic address to a joint meeting of the United States Congress, marking a pivotal moment in the enduring, yet currently complex, "special relationship" between...

Ukraine Threatens Sanctions as Diplomatic Rift Widens Over Alleged Russian Grain Shipments to Israel
Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a strong rebuke against Israel, accusing the nation of purchasing grain allegedly stolen by Russia from occupied Ukrainian territories and warning of...

UAE Exits OPEC and OPEC+ in Landmark Oil Policy Shift
The United Arab Emirates announced today its decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1, 2026. This monumental decision marks a...

Elderly Gunman Sparks Manhunt in Athens After Dual Shooting Spree
ATHENS, GREECE – A wide-scale manhunt is underway in central Athens for an 89-year-old man accused of perpetrating two separate shooting incidents on Tuesday, leaving several people wounded across the Greek capital. The...

South Korean Ex-First Lady Receives Harsher Four-Year Graft Sentence in Landmark Appeals Ruling
SEOUL, South Korea – Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon-hee was sentenced to four years in prison on Tuesday by an appeals court, a significantly longer term than her initial 20-month conviction. The Seoul High...
