Madagascar's government has imposed a nighttime curfew following widespread protests against persistent water and power outages. Demonstrators barricaded roads, set fire to cable car stations, and looted shops and banks. Police responded with rubber bullets and tear gas. The protests, largely driven by youth and fueled by social media, highlight...
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary will continue importing fossil fuels from Russia, defying calls from U.S. President Donald Trump to cease these purchases. Orbán informed Trump that cutting off Russian energy would be an "economic disaster" for Hungary, projecting a 4% drop in economic performance. Despite EU...
The U.S. Justice Department has sued California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and officials in five other states for refusing to provide voter rolls. The DOJ claims this prevents federal oversight of voting regulations and election integrity. California's Secretary of State, Shirley Weber, calls the lawsuit a "fishing expedition" and...
Slovenia has banned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from entering the country, citing his country's defense of international law. The decision, linked to an ICC arrest warrant, underscores Slovenia's criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza. The EU nation previously barred other Israeli officials and imposed an arms embargo. Slovenia stated...
President Trump has suggested he could move 2026 men's World Cup matches away from U.S. host cities deemed "dangerous." He stated he would ensure safety, implying intervention if cities, particularly those resisting his administration's policies like Seattle and San Francisco, are perceived as unsafe. While Trump lacks direct authority, he...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's flight to New York for the UN General Assembly took an unusual, longer route, avoiding most European airspace. This marks the first time since an International Criminal Court arrest warrant was issued that his government jet has bypassed European nations like Italy, France, and Greece,...
Germany is shifting its space security policy, with Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announcing plans to invest heavily in countering threats from Russia and China. Citing Russian spacecraft tracking German military satellites, Germany aims to develop "offensive capabilities" in orbit. The country will invest 35 billion euros by 2030 in satellite...
President Donald Trump has stated he will not permit Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, despite recent suggestions from Israeli officials. Trump emphasized his strong opposition to the move, stating "It's not going to happen." This stance comes amidst international pressure from Arab leaders and several countries recognizing a...
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, addressing the UN General Assembly via video, condemned the Hamas attack on Israel, rejecting any role for the militant group in a future Palestinian government. He called for Hamas to disarm and for the international community to recognize a Palestinian state, emphasizing the need to...
Senate Democrats are intensifying their investigation into White House border czar Tom Homan, who allegedly received $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents. A letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel demands the release of documents related to the Justice Department's reportedly closed probe. ...
