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The Resilient Community of Pagasa Island: Standing Firm Against Chinese Aggression
Pagasa is barely big enough for a plane to land, but it stands tall against an armada of Chinese ships.
Marco Rubio Warns Syria on Brink of 'Full-Scale Civil War'
The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".
UN Urges Urgent Aid for Children Facing Starvation in Gaza
Humanitarian organisations warn it is not enough to tackle the hunger crisis gripping Gaza, as the British government suspends trade talks with Israel over its expanded military offensive in the strip.
Humanitarian Aid Stalled in Gaza Amid Blockade and Rising Malnutrition Rates
No aid has yet been distributed in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations said on Tuesday, a day after Israel allowed limited humanitarian deliveries to resume after an 11-week blockade on the Palestinian enclave, where experts warn famine now looms.
Tensions Mount in Bangladesh: Yunus and Army Chief Clash Over Election Timing and Stability
Bangladesh's Yunus and Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman are at odds, raising concerns of potential instability and foreign interference. Is an emergency looming?
Daylight Attack Claims Lives of Mayor's Aide and Personal Secretary in Mexico City
Members of Clara Brugada’s team shot dead by gunmen on motorcycle in attack in central part of the city
EU Pushes for New Sanctions Against Russia Amid Ceasefire Negotiations
A phone call between Donald Trump and European leaders exposed America's unwillingness to move forward with sanctions against Russia.
UK Suspends Free Trade Talks with Israel Amid Growing Tensions Over Gaza Conflict
The British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and leveled new sanctions targeting West Bank settlements as it criticizes Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
Ukraine Reports Major Russian Casualties as China Advocates for Peace Talks
Ukrainian president says ‘pressure on Russia will push it toward real peace’
Philippine Coast Guard Monitors Chinese Research Vessels in Exclusive Economic Zone
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday said two Chinese research vessels were monitored within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Global Leaders Condemn Israel's Actions in Gaza Amid Escalating Military Offensive
British, French, and Canadian leaders condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, threatening joint action if military offensive continues.
Australia Joins Global Condemnation of Israel's Military Actions and Limited Aid to Gaza
‘Palestinian territory must not be reduced nor subjected to any demographic change,’ joint statement declares after Israel announces military expansion
Global Country Names: An Expansive List
The statement called Sunday’s announcement that Israel will allow a basic quantity of food into Gaza "wholly inadequate." It says the level of human suffering in Gaza is "intolerable."
Outrage in Colombia Following the Murder of Influencer María José Estupiñán
María José Estupiñán, 22, was killed by a suspect who arrived at her house disguised as a delivery man, police say
King Charles III Sends Support to Joe Biden Amid Cancer Diagnoses
King Charles III has written to Joe Biden expressing support after the former US president was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Buckingham Palace said Monday.
Russia Labels Amnesty International as 'Undesirable Organization', Intensifying Crackdown on Dissent
Russian authorities outlawed Amnesty International on Monday as an "undesirable organization," a label that under a 2015 law makes involvement with such organizations...
Netanyahu Promises Full Control Over Gaza Amid International Backlash
Key allies call escalation ‘egregious’ and promise ‘concrete’ response if Israel does not end renewed offensive and allow aid into strip
China Targets Rare Earth Metals in Escalating Trade Conflict with the U.S.
China is tightening its control over rare earth metals, a crucial resource for advanced technology and defense. This move comes amid rising trade tensions with the United States, signaling a high-stakes showdown.
Ukraine and Russia Engage in Diplomatic Talks in Istanbul: A Step Towards Resolution
Trump will also speak to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and some Nato allies following the conversation with Putin.
Historic UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership Announced
UK News: Britain and the European Union have forged a new security and defence partnership, enabling closer collaboration amidst escalating global threats. The
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Member countries can borrow from Brussels and spend on weapons systems and platforms through joint procurement
Tragic Incident as Migrant Boat Capsizes in English Channel
One person has died after a boat carrying migrants sank while attempting to cross the English Channel near Boulogne-sur-Mer, according to French officials.
Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
ISTANBUL – Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement released Sunday from his personal office cited by multiple reports. "Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a…
Pakistan Warns India Against Weaponising Water Amid Rising Tensions
Halting Indus flow to have consequences: DG ISPR; Says Islamabad prioritises peace, rejects violence
Nicusor Dan Triumphs in Romania's Presidential Run-Off, Defeating Hard-Right Candidate George Simion
An election that many viewed as a geopolitical choice between East and West comes months after the cancellation of the previous vote, which plunged Romania into its worst political crisis in decades.
Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has metastasised to the bone, his office says in a statement.
Intensified Ground Operations in Gaza Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Talks
Israel launched an extensive ground operation in Gaza Sunday in addition to an intense air campaign that health officials in the territory say killed over 100 people overnight and shuttered the last functioning hospital in the enclave’s north.
Israel Eases Humanitarian Aid Blockade in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
Israel's prime minister says his country will introduce a "basic amount of food" to the population of Gaza, in what appears to be a lifting of the total aid blockade in the war-ravaged strip.
Trump's Negotiator Optimistic About Upcoming Call with Putin Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
Trump's top negotiator predicted the president's call with Putin on Monday "will go a long way towards identifying where we are and how we complete this negotiation."
Escalation of Military Operations Amid Cease-fire Talks in Qatar
This new stage of the war is aimed at pressuring Hamas into releasing hostages and ultimately destroying the group or forcing it to surrender.
British Surgeon Describes Gaza as a 'Slaughterhouse' Amid Ongoing Bombardments
Dr Tom Potokar, who is based at the European Hospital near Khan Younis in southern Gaza, says he is treating "awful explosive injuries".
Intense Drone Assault: Russia Launches Largest Attack on Ukraine Since Invasion Began
Russia overnight launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022.
Zelenskyy Meets Pope Leo: A Historic Encounter Amid Global Attention
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy shakes hands with U.S.’s Vance and meets the new pontiff at the Vatican.
Escalation of Violence in Gaza: Over 100 Lives Lost Amid Ongoing Conflict
The Hamas-run health ministry says airstrikes have forced the closure of the main hospital serving people in northern Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Unity and Condemns Poverty in Inaugural Mass
Leo XIV, the first ever American pope, condemned the exploitation of the poor and called for unity in the church during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square, an event attended by world leaders, royalty and tens of thousands of believers.
Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack on Ukraine Since 2022 Invasion
Russia launches intense drone attack on Ukraine, resulting in casualties, following failed ceasefire talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
Escalating Conflict: Israel's Campaign Against Gaza Hospitals and Intercepted Attacks from Yemen
Gaza officials says hospitals are overwhelmed but are being repeatedly hit by Israel as reports say more than 100 people died in new strikes
Massive Russian Drone Assault Targets Ukraine, Leading to Casualties and Damage
One person was killed in the Kyiv region, in an attack that came after peace talks between the two sides on Friday
Collision of Mexican Navy Ship with Brooklyn Bridge Injures 19
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says 19 people were injured in the collision, four of them seriously.