South Asia's toxic winter: How new political shifts are changing regional dynamics
Winter smog reaches dangerous levels across India and Pakistan while regional politics take unexpected turns. Trumpʼs pro-India cabinet picks and Sri Lankaʼs political transformation signal major changes in South Asia
Chinese ship with Russian captain stops after Baltic Sea cables mysteriously break
Two key undersea cables in Baltic Sea stopped working within 24hrs. Danish navy now watches Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 which passed through damaged area on its way from Russian port
Brazil turns centuries-old Black resistance day into national holiday
Brazil made Black Consciousness Day a national celebration for the first time this year. The holiday honors Zumbi‚ a freedom fighter who led an independent community of escaped slaves over three centuries ago
New migrant group starts journey north from Mexican border town
A group of 1‚500 people started moving from southern Mexico towards the US border. The migrants‚ mostly from Central and South America‚ began their trek from a town where many others remain stuck
ICC faces double-hit: New US president threatens while top prosecutor under investigation
International Criminal Court deals with two major problems: possible US sanctions after Trumpʼs win and internal crisis over misconduct claims Its work on Israel-Palestine case continues despite these set-backs.
Trump's return puts global justice court in hot water over Israel probe
International Criminal Court faces double-trouble: US political pressure and internal leadership crisis. New probe into Israel-Palestine conflict brings sanctions threat while prosecutor deals with workplace misconduct claims
Trump's unique cabinet picks raise eyebrows in Washington political circles
Former president-elect made non-traditional choices for top government roles about 8 years ago. His picks showed little regard for Senate approval process despite having majority support
Manhattan's new top prosecutor shares fresh take on crypto and Wall Street rules
Former SEC chief **Jay Clayton** gets nod for Manhattanʼs lead prosecutor role focusing on financial oversight. His plans include faster deal approvals and new approach to digital money flows
Regional leaders make key military choices for eastern Congo's future
Southern African officials gathered in Zimbabwe to discuss regional security matters. Leaders voted to keep troops in Congo for another year while addressing Mozambiqueʼs post-election issues
China's top military official skips crucial meeting with US defense chief
Chinese defense minister opts out of planned talks with US counterpart at ASEAN-Plus gathering in Laos. The move comes shortly after high-level Xi-Biden discussions on key global matters
Why Lebanon's military patrols cant protect its own skies
Lebanese military shows presence in bomb-damaged Beirut with basic US-supplied equipment. Foreign aid keeps army operational but doesnt provide advanced defense capabilities
Inside Lebanon: Military patrol reveals harsh reality of defense capabilities
A military convoy moves through bomb-damaged Beirut showing symbolic presence despite limited power. Foreign aid keeps Lebanese forces running but doesnt provide means for real defense capabilities
EU Parliament settles on new Commission team while big challenges loom ahead
EU Parliament reached deal on next Commission members under **Ursula von der Leyen**ʼs leadership. The new team faces major tasks including Ukraine support climate goals and US-EU relations
Former Justice chief gets surprising nomination for key international role
Ex-Justice Department head might take over crucial diplomatic position despite having no related background. European partners express mixed feelings about this unexpected pick
Four powerful nations team up while Trump eyes White House return
European officials worry about Trumpʼs possible comeback to presidency as Russia China Iran and North Korea form new partnerships. Their growing cooperation could reshape global power balance
Latest polling methods fail again: Why experts cant get Trump numbers right
US polling experts struggle with consistent under-counting of Trump voter support in three straight elections. New high-tech methods and regional sampling dont fix the recurring three-point gap
Trump's comeback could shake up Southeast Asian politics - here is how
Former president Trump might return to office next year bringing major changes to Southeast Asia. His focus on China and different approach to regional partnerships could re-shape local political landscape
Italian lawmakers bring strict rules for e-scooters after safety issues
Italyʼs parliament just passed new e-scooter laws making helmets and insurance must-haves. The changes come after rising accidents in recent years‚ with new rules also targeting bad parking and road safety
Inside look: Why Harris lost the White House race to Trump this November
Top campaign officials explain key factors behind **Kamala Harrisʼs** defeat in presidential race. Economic issues and new-media strategy gaps played crucial roles in election outcome
Trump picks former acting AG for key NATO role - what you need to know
Trump names his ex-acting attorney general **Matthew Whitaker** to represent US at NATO despite limited diplomatic background. The pick comes amid complex discussions about European defense spending
Money trail leads investigators to ex-congressman's digital payment history
House Ethics probe uncovers digital money transfers to two key witnesses during 2017-2019. Financial records show multiple payments through popular money-sending apps
Last-minute power shift: North Carolina lawmakers push unexpected changes
North Carolinaʼs political landscape faces quick changes as lawmakers rush new rules before losing their voting power. The proposed bill aims to change how state officials work and who makes key choices
Former election workers seek new penalties against Giuliani after huge court win
Two Georgia poll-workers who got millions in court from Giuliani want more punishment. They say he keeps making false claims about them on social-media even after losing the case
Inside Matt Gaetz private talks with senators for Attorney General role
Trumpʼs pick for Attorney General **Matt Gaetz** meets with GOP senators while facing multiple investigations. House Ethics Committee reviews former congressmanʼs case
Mexican government faces major data leak threat from dark web hackers
Mexican officials discovered unauthorized access to legal affairs office data‚ with sensitive information appearing on dark web. Hackers demand payment while threatening to expose hundreds of gigabytes of government files
Senate probe into Matt Gaetz past heats up before attorney general hearing
Senate Democrats request FBI files about closed investigation of **Matt Gaetz** before his attorney general confirmation. House leadership debates release of ethics report with similar findings
Global scientists map human cells: Major breakthrough in body understanding
Scientists working on Human Cell Atlas made big steps in mapping 37 trillion cells that make up human body. Their work shows how bones grow‚ gut works and immune system develops
Mexican leader pushes new way to pick judges - what happens next?
Mexican president brings forward three bills to change how judges get their jobs in the country. The plan includes making regular people vote for judges and creating new ways to watch over courts
Belarus puts thousands in jail over Ukraine support - human rights group finds
Human-rights watchers found massive arrests in Belarus targeting Ukraine supporters. More than 1‚600 people got prison time for showing solidarity with Ukraine‚ with sentences up to 25 years
New missiles hit Russian soil as Western weapons reach Ukrainian hands
Ukraine launches fresh strikes deep into Russian territory using British-made missiles‚ following recent ATACMS deployment. Western embassies in Kyiv close doors amid air-strike concerns