House blocks quick release of ex-congressman ethics report - here's why
US House stopped fast-track release of ethics findings about former rep **Matt Gaetz** after his sudden exit last month. Committee got stuck in partisan divide over publishing results of year-long probe
Breaking news: French government falls as global events shake multiple nations
French PM steps down after parliament vote while South Korea faces political storm. Major earthquake hits California coast as Syrian rebels make unexpected advances in long-running conflict
EU chief flies to South America as massive trade deal hangs in balance
A ground-breaking trade partnership between EU and South American nations moves closer to reality. After two decades of talks‚ the deal faces final hurdles as French opposition grows
Manhattan police seek answers in shocking Midtown executive shooting
A high-ranking insurance company leader was killed near Central Park in what looks like a planned attack. Police released images of possible suspect and ask locals to help with investigation
Diplomat gets kicked out of Paraguay after secret Taiwan-related meetings
A year ago Paraguay expelled a Chinese diplomat who broke visa rules by meeting local politicians about Taiwan relations. The low-level envoy tried to convince lawmakers to drop Taiwan ties for better trade deals
Cyprus shifts military gear: New air defence deal raises eyebrows in Mediterranean
Small Mediterranean island gets new air-defence system from Israel replacing old Russian equipment. Cyprus makes strategic move to upgrade its military while dealing with existing territorial division
Mexico pushes back on Trump's new immigration plan for Caribbean deportations
Mexican president wants direct-to-origin-country deportations as Trump prepares to take office next month. Caribbean nations already refusing to accept third-country migrants in upcoming mass-deportation plan
Global democracy shake-up: France and South Korea face unexpected political mess
Major democratic nations deal with political stand-offs that put their governments in trouble. France sees its cabinet fall while South Koreaʼs president makes a shocking move that backfires badly
House committee keeps quiet about ex-Florida rep investigation results
House Ethics Committee held another closed-door meeting about former congressman investigation. Members discussed but didnt reach agreement on publishing report with serious allegations
Middle East power shift: New conflicts emerge as old players step back
Syrian rebels take control of Aleppo while Israel-Hezbollah reach an unstable peace deal. Regional powers re-align as Russia and Iran focus elsewhere‚ creating space for new local forces
Swedish battery giant's collapse shows how China changed the EV game
Ex-Tesla leaderʼs European battery venture ends in bankruptcy after 8-year run. Chinese dominance in EV market and production issues led to the fall of a company that raised over $15B
Trump picks new Ukraine peace envoy as global events shake diplomatic landscape
Former US president-elect builds his foreign-policy team with Lt Gen Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks. Meanwhile world events from Syria to South Korea create new challenges for incoming administration
Russian commander faces life term in Finland over decade-old Ukraine crimes
Finnish court starts hearing war-crime case about events from eastern Ukraine that happened 10 years ago. **Yan Petrovsky** faces charges for leading a pro-russian unit that killed and hurt Ukrainian soldiers
McKinsey's African branch pays millions to settle major bribery case
McKinsey Africa agrees to pay $122M for bribing South African state company officials. The deal resolves a US probe into illegal actions at Eskom and Transnet that brought the firm $85M in profits
Trump defense pick meets senators but support remains unclear
Former TV host and military vet **Pete Hegseth** seeks senators approval for Pentagon top job. His non-stop meetings with lawmakers bring mixed reactions while personal matters stay in focus
Biden team considers legal shields for officials as power transfer approaches
White House weighs pre-emptive pardons for key administration figures and Trump critics. The move comes as transition talks heat-up with potential legal challenges from next administration
Biden's quick Angola stop raises questions about US approach to Africa
US presidents first sub-saharan Africa visit tries to build ties using historical connections but misses modern reality. Chinese engagement with continent shows different long-term approach
Breaking: Major Syrian city changes hands as government forces pull back
Military group HTS gains control over Hama - one of Syrias biggest urban centers. This win follows recent territorial shifts as government troops move away from another key location
US tech limits on China trigger immediate counter-strike in minerals trade
US puts new limits on chip-making tech exports to China just before administration change. Beijing responds within hours by blocking key tech materials‚ showing its power over critical resources
Military veteran faces tough path to Pentagon leadership role
Former military officer **Pete Hegseth** needs key senators support for Pentagon chief position. Senator **Joni Ernst**‚ a combat veteran herself isnt ready to back his nomination despite his decorated service record
US tech export limits push China to block crucial minerals supply
US puts new limits on chip-making tech exports to China causing quick counter-measures. Beijing blocks key tech materials exports while holding most of worlds supply for vital industrial components
Trump picks new peace-maker for Ukraine as global events shake diplomatic ground
Former military leader gets key role in future Ukraine peace talks while Trump team prepares for major foreign-policy shift. Meanwhile global hot-spots heat up with rebel wins in Syria and crisis in South Korea
Federal work-from-home numbers raise questions after shocking report leak
A non-public study about federal workersʼ office attendance patterns got wide attention in NY Post. The report claims most government employees dont work from offices full-time
Chinese military gets new cyber unit as Xi demands stricter control
Chinaʼs military launches new info-warfare department while dealing with internal clean-up. **Xi Jinping** wants army to be more loyal while focusing on modern combat systems
Secret Service boss admits major security mistakes after Trump shooting incident
Secret Service acting director faces tough questions about two security failures that happened last summer. House panel investigation shows serious problems in presidential protection planning
Judge blocks Fox News request in multi-billion voting tech company lawsuit
A court denied Fox News access to info about Smartmatic co-founderʼs legal troubles. The ruling is part of a bigger $2.7B lawsuit over 2020 election-related broadcasts
Ex-officials demand Senate probe into Trump's surprise intel chief pick
Senior ex-officials from both parties want Senate to check Tulsi Gabbardʼs background before intel chief role confirmation. Nearly 100 former national security experts signed request for closed review
Trump's pick for Middle East role makes secret diplomatic moves in Israel and Qatar
A newly-appointed envoy by Trump held private meetings with top officials in Israel and Qatar. The talks centered on finding solutions for Gaza situation and hostage discussions
Conservative group pours big money into saving Trump's defense pick
A major right-wing organization starts million-dollar push to save troubled Pentagon nominee. Republican senators show doubts about candidateʼs past conduct and military gender views
Bangladesh stops ex-leader's words from reaching public after harsh NY speech
Bangladesh court blocks sharing speeches by former Prime Minister who lives in India after summer protests pushed her out. Decision follows her online talk to US supporters with claims against new leader