Trump says Europeans now see him as their leader
Trump asserts that European nations are seeking US guidance and treating him as a central figure in their politics.
12 Dec, 2025
Heavy rains flood Gaza’s displacement camps for second day, leaving families exposed
Civil defence warns of worsening humanitarian conditions as new storm system leaves families without shelter, warmth, or dry food
11 Dec, 2025
Trump launches $1 million ‘gold card’ visa scheme for wealthy applicants
Programme offers residency and a future path to citizenship for individuals paying $1m, with corporations charged double per foreign employee.
11 Dec, 2025
Türkiye hails Syria’s Liberation Day on first anniversary of Assad’s fall
Ankara praises Syria’s new leadership for a year of cautious diplomacy and pledges continued backing as the post-war nation struggles to rebuild after more than a decade of devastation.
8 Dec, 2025
The digital world: How screens compete for childhood, not just attention
Trump: ‘I’m a little bit disappointed that President Zelenskyy hasn’t yet read the proposal’
Al Sharaa warns Israel against tampering with 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria
Trump celebrates inaugural FIFA Peace Prize win, claiming he saved ‘millions of lives’
Why is Trump targeting Somalia and Somalis?
5 Dec, 2025
US weighs expanding travel ban to over 30 countries, citing security and vetting failures
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says President Trump is reviewing a sweeping expansion of the travel ban as fallout continues from a deadly shooting near the White House involving an Afghan national.
3 Dec, 2025
Why are Trump and far-right commentators going after Minnesota’s Somali community?
The US president and far-right commentators are singling out Minnesota’s Somali community, linking isolated fraud cases to terrorism and immigration threats, raising alarm over xenophobia, Islamophobia, and sweeping enforcement actions.
3 Dec, 2025
Why ties with Türkiye matter in the evolution of PM Sanae Takaichi’s ‘new’ Japan
The Asian nation’s first female premier’s tenure provides an opportunity for Türkiye and Japan to revive a partnership that never fully materialised during the Abe era.
3 Dec, 2025
6,000 Gaza amputees in need of urgent long-term rehabilitation: health ministry
Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the ministry says the situation of amputees in Gaza is “shocking,” with 25 percent of all amputation cases involving children who now face permanent disabilities
3 Dec, 2025
China opposes US ‘interference’ in Venezuela and Latin America, urges diplomacy
Beijing called for diplomacy and cooperation to avoid further destabilising Latin America and the Caribbean.
2 Dec, 2025
If Europe wants war with Russia, ‘we are ready’: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was “ready” for war if Europe seeks one.
30 Nov, 2025
Netanyahu submits request to Israeli president for pardon over corruption cases
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted an official request on Sunday for a presidential pardon from his corruption charges.
29 Nov, 2025
French cinema to be closed for one month over bedbugs
France’s Cinematheque Francaise said on Friday it would temporarily close over a bedbug infestation.
27 Nov, 2025
Former president of Peru sentenced to 14 years in jail for $640,000 corruption
A Peruvian court on Wednesday sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years imprisonment for taking bribes while serving as a regional governor.
22 Nov, 2025
Israel targets Gaza residential buildings with heavy bombardment
Israeli forces blow up residential buildings and facilities by carrying out air strikes and detonating booby-trapped vehicles, witnesses say.
