France Signals Support for NATO as Trump Presses Greenland Claim
France has called for NATO to hold a military exercise in Greenland. The French presidency said the country is ready to take part. The statement comes as tensions rise over
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Saudi Arabia Mining Reserves Worth $2.5 Trillion
According to reports by CNN and S&P Global, Saudi Arabia claimed that it has mineral reserves worth about $2.5 trillion. The country said its reserves include rare earth elements, gold,
Japan PM Moves to Test Public Support With Snap Election
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the country’s lower house of parliament on Friday. She has called a snap general election for February 8. Takaichi said she wants public support
UK not ready to join Trump’s ‘board of peace’, says Yvette Cooper
The UK will not join Donald Trump’s proposed “board of peace” for now, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said. She said Britain supports the US president’s 20-point plan for Gaza.
Consumer Spending Fuels Fastest US Economic Growth in Two Years
The third quarter saw the U.S. economy develop more rapidly than it was anticipated, as estimated by the Commerce Department. On 22nd January, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released
US Pushes Bolivia to Act on Alleged Iranian Spies, Steps Up Militant Crackdown
Two sources having first-hand information about the matter reveal that the United States is pressuring Bolivia to expel the suspected Iranian spies in the South American nation and declare the
Fighting Reignites in Congo Just Hours After Trump-Backed Peace Deal Ceremony
The battle in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continued on 5th December, a day after President Donald Trump summoned Congolese and Rwandan leaders in Washington to sign new agreements that
Anti-Drug Push: Dominican Republic Confirms US Deal Will Take Effect by April
The scope of the deal was made clear by Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader, saying on 1st December that a temporary agreement permitting U.S. staff to access restricted areas of
Taiwan Signals Fresh Start: Ready to Restore Ties with Honduras
Taiwan is set to rebuild relations with former ally Honduras and has been in contact with both the presidential candidates pandering to Taipei, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Wednesday
Diplomatic Push: China Urges France to Take Its Side in Japan Dispute
On 2nd December, Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated the Chinese stand on the comments made by the Japanese prime minister on Taiwan during their meeting with his French counterpart in
Putin Declares Full Control of Donbas Is Russia’s Goal — By Force if Needed
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a publicly proclaimed threat to seize the entire territory of the Donbas region in Ukraine with the use of military force, unless the Ukrainian
Trump’s Move to Scrap Somali Safeguards Sends Shockwaves Through Minnesota
The threat level of ending temporary legal safeguards of Somalis residing in Minnesota by President Donald Trump is causing panic in the deeply rooted immigrant populace of Minnesota, with apprehension
Russia–India Trade Booms as Putin and Modi Announce New Momentum
On 5th December, at an annual summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and agreed to diversify their bilateral economic relationships as the United States urges
Romania Says It Shot Down Maritime Drone Over the Black Sea
The Romanian military destroyed a maritime drone that was threatening shipping in the Black Sea, and the Ministry of National Defence announced the action on Dec 3, as the worry
China Deploys Military Ships in the Region in the Largest Military Showing Ever
According to various sources and intelligence reports analyzed by Reuters, China has positioned a colossal naval and coast guard force on the East Asian waters, and the number of ships
Germany Deploys Fighter Jets to Poland After Russian Drone Strikes
In response to the Russian drone invasion in the Polish town of Malbork in September, the German air force announced on 4th December that it has sent five German Eurofighter
Tensions in the Sky: Dutch Military Shoots Down Drones Over Volkel Air Base
The Ministry of Defense stated on 22nd November that the military of the Netherlands fired on drones above the Volkel Air Base in the eastern region of the country, but
Pakistani Forces Launch Fierce Border Raids, Leaving 23 Militants Dead
The Pakistani security forces stormed two Pakistani Taliban hideouts in the north west of the country close to the Afghan border, which led to fierce shootouts, annihilating 23 militants according
Nicosia Shines Bright: EBD Crowns Cyprus Capital Europe’s Best Cultural Destination for 2026
According to a press release issued by the Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia has gained a significant international award, and it has been named as the European Best Destination in 2026 by
Final Holy Door Closes at St Peter’s, Marking the End of the Catholic Jubilee Year
The event to open the doors of the richly decorated bronze doors of the basilica, and then to conduct the mass was the last part of a Catholic holy year
From Pho to Water Puppetry: Vietnam’s Cultural Icons Set for UNESCO Intangible Heritage Bid
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has given consent in principle to the writing of a scientific dossier on the pho (rice noodle soup) and water puppetry as an intangible
Snow Chaos Paralyzes Europe: Amsterdam and Paris Brought to a Standstill as Air, Rail, and Road Travel Freeze
The snowfall in France and the Netherlands on 5th January interrupted air, road, and rail traffic, with hundreds of flights being cancelled in the national capitals, trains in Amsterdam had
Backing the Miri Arts Festival: A Key Step Toward Cultural Tourism Growth
The call has been made to relevant government agencies and corporate organisations to come up with more funding aid to make the Miri Arts Festival (MAF) sustainable and grow into
Artists Hope to Preserve and Rebuild Gaza’s Cultural Heritage Amid Widespread Destruction
The war that has been devastating Gaza has not only taken lives and houses away but has also inflicted a lot of wounds on one of the oldest cultural landscapes
RBI Cuts Rates, Boosts Liquidity to Keep India’s ‘Goldilocks’ Economy Just Right
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashed its key repo rate by 25 bps (basis points) on Friday (Dec 5) and did not rule out easing more while it took
Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach increase December LPG Prices by 3-5 percent
The official selling prices (OSPs) of Saudi Aramco and Algerian Sonatrach of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have increased by a rate of between 3.3% and 5.4% in December, traders added,
World Bank & ADB Launch First Pacific Projects Under New Partnership Initiative
The first two Pacific projects to be implemented today were announced by the World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda as part of
US and Saudi Arabia Showcase Bold New Business Deals at Major Investment Forum
On 19th November Saudi and US authorities boasted of billions of dollars in new investments and expanding financial relationships between the two nations as Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin
Central Bank to Launch $2 Billion Auction Sprint, Including Major Monday Repo Sale
On 21st November, the Brazilian central bank announced it will conduct up to two dollar auctions with repurchase agreements of up to $2 billion on Monday morning. According to a
Iran Signals Willingness for Nuclear Talks—But Stands Firm on Its Conditions, Adviser Warns
Iran is also ready to redo nuclear negotiations with the United States, provided they are respected by the Iranian government, a high-ranking Iranian official informed CNN on 18th November, but
Gold, Silver Miners Sell Stock at Fastest Pace in Over a Decade
The largest volume of capital was also raised by the gold and silver mining companies in the last year during the sale of shares, which is more than 10 years,
Patagonia in Flames: Over 3,000 Tourists Forced to Flee as Wildfires Rage
In Argentina, the situation in a sparsely populated district of Patagonia had been devastated by wildfires, and authorities in the south had evacuated some 3,000 tourists, officials said on 7th
India Set to Grow 7.4% in 2025 as Tax Reforms and Easier Monetary Policy Fuel Momentum: UN Economist
The economy of India will continue to be one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world, with a growth projected at 7.4 per cent in 2025, according to the
Paris Under Siege: Furious French Farmers Defy Ban, Block Streets Over Mercosur Deal
On 8th January, the Interior Ministry said that about 100 tractors were in place in the capital at a number of symbolic sites, such as in front of the Eiffel
Copper Shines Brighter: MCX Prices Surge Past ₹1,330/kg as Red Metal Nears Lifetime Highs
The red metal kept gaining a steady but impressive upward momentum, approaching lifetime highs, a strong combination of structural demand, supply tightness, and deep-rooted investor interest. The copper futures contract
Coup Thwarted: Burkina Faso Junta Says Assassination Plot Against Leader Foiled
The West African country of Burkina Faso has announced that a plot to assassinate the military leader of the country, Capt Ibrahim Traore, has been averted. The military officer overthrown
