Ethan Caldwell
Georgia's path to EU hits roadblock as hundreds face arrest in Tbilisi
Mass-arrests sweep through Georgiaʼs capital during pro-EU demonstrations that started last winter. Over 400 people detained while masked groups target opposition members and journalists in series of attacks
Democrats push for last-minute changes to US immigration policy before 2025
Senate members ask for extended protection of foreign nationals currently residing in United States. White House team looks into possible executive actions with just weeks left before administration change
Trump's unexpected trade strategy leaves world markets guessing what's next
Former president builds new-look trade team without experienced advisor Lighthizer. His recent statements about tariffs on allies and BRICS nations show major shift from previous structured approach
Small-town mayor's true identity leads to international spy scandal in Philippines
A former mayor of rural Philippine town faces charges of being Chinese spy and running illegal operations. Case brings up questions about foreign influence in local politics and online-gaming centers
Military showdown in Somalia's south: Two forces clash over power dispute
Armed confrontation broke out between federal and regional forces in Somalias southern town. The conflict linked to disputed local election ended after several hours of exchanges
What a small European country shows about modern American problems
A close look at Austria reveals unexpected parallels with modern-day America in politics and society. Yet this small Alpine nation offers surprising insights into alternative approaches to common challenges
French leadership puzzle: What's next after prime minister's exit?
French political scene shifts as prime-minister steps down this week. **Emmanuel Macron** looks for ways to keep government working while searching for right person to lead cabinet
EU lets Poland pause migrant entry rules to counter border issues
Eastern EU countries got permission to stop taking asylum requests when facing border pressure from Belarus and Russia. Poland plans to use this option for up-to two months
Democrats hunt for fresh faces in key states to flip House control
House Democrats start early search for candidates in Republican-held districts that went unchallenged last time. The push targets four states where voting patterns show promising shifts towards democratic ideas
New Syrian leader reveals empty coffers as dollar hits 35,000 pounds
Syriaʼs new-found leadership faces critical money problems with worthless currency and no foreign reserves. Recent power shift brings hopes for refugee returns while international community stays careful
Russia makes its position clear: No backing down on Ukraine conflict demands
Moscow firmly states its stance on Ukraine situation‚ rejecting any thought of compromise. Russian officials point to Putinʼs peace terms while responding to recent US peace-making attempt
Russian ministry warns citizens: Why traveling to West became dangerous now
Russian officials tell citizens to avoid US and its allies due to rising diplomatic problems. Recent missile strikes and nuclear talks made the situation worse than at any point since cold war times
Canadian government hits Chinese leaders with new penalties over human rights
Ottawa puts strict limits on 8 Chinese officials linked to actions in Xinjiang and Tibet. The move blocks their assets and stops any financial deals with Canadians‚ while Beijing pushes back against claims
Major blast hits luxury tower in China's tech hub, rescue teams rush to scene
A powerful explosion struck a high-end residential building in Shenzhenʼs business district today. Fire-fighters and rescue teams rushed to the scene as nearby office towers felt the blast-wave
Former CIA agent gets top diplomatic role in Trump's new administration plans
Trump picks ex-El Salvador diplomat for key Mexico position ahead of his White House return. The choice comes with plans to reshape border policies and strengthen regional partnerships
Pentagon's new missile defense test near Guam shows unexpected results
US military completed its first-ever missile defense test near Guam using new radar system and advanced interceptor. The successful operation marks a big step for protecting this strategic Pacific location
Japanese business mood splits: factories down while services hit new heights
Latest business survey shows Japanese factories facing tough times due to global trade issues‚ while service sector enjoys tourism boom. GDP data brings mixed signals for economic outlook
Uganda mom faces tough choice between sick husband and child's education
A shoe vendor in Kampala struggles to keep her daughter in school while caring for her ill husband. The story shows how unregulated school-fees affect low-income families in Uganda
Ex-data engineer caught after deadly shooting of healthcare boss in Manhattan
A former tech worker with chronic health issues was arrested for shooting UnitedHealths insurance chief in Manhattan. Police found a handwritten manifesto and illegal weapons during the suspects capture
Israeli forces shake Syria while Netanyahu faces historic court appearance
Israeli military conducts massive operations in Syria following recent political changes. Meanwhile **Benjamin Netanyahu** enters courtroom as first-ever sitting PM to testify in corruption case
US charity forced to cut Gaza staff after Israeli security review
World Central Kitchen removed dozens of Palestinian workers after Israeli officials pointed to possible militant connections. The charity states it lacks evidence for these security-based claims
Middle East shake-up: Israel strikes Syria while Netanyahu faces justice
Israeli forces launched huge operation in Syria after regime change‚ hitting military targets across the country. Meanwhile Netanyahu takes stand in court while managing multi-front operations
Supreme Court hearing may change how US reviews big construction projects
Supreme Court discusses changing rules for environmental checks on major building works. Case focuses on Utah oil railway that could affect how America handles future infrastructure projects
Ex-homeland security expert jumps into democratic party leadership contest
A former counter-terrorism expert joins the race to lead Democrats after their big november losses. Nate Snyder wants to bring back working-class voters while competing with four other candidates for the top spot
Drone hits IAEA car near biggest nuclear plant in Europe - what happened?
A drone-strike damaged International Atomic Energy Agency car near Ukraineʼs Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility during staff rotation. IAEA staff members stayed safe but the incident raised serious safety questions
House panel drops final report on Trump's summer rally shooting incident
A bi-partisan task force released its conclusions about last summers shooting at **Donald Trump**ʼs campaign event. The 180-page document points to various security gaps that led to the tragic incident
Manhattan prosecutors push back on Trump's attempt to end hush money case
Recent court documents show prosecutors opposing **Donald Trump**ʼs request to dismiss his hush-money conviction. They suggest working around presidential duties while keeping the verdict in-place
Breaking point: Major shifts in Syria force global powers to re-think strategies
Recent collapse of Syrian leadership creates new challenges for international players. China faces tough choices about its regional influence while dealing with tech conflicts and economic issues at home
Justice Department's secret phone record grabs during Trump years exposed in new report
DOJ watchdog finds prosecutors broke rules when collecting journalists and staffers phone data during Trump-era leak probes. Google had to tell targets about secret record grabs
New report shows how Trump-era DOJ tracked Congress members' messages
Inspector Generalʼs report uncovers wide-ranging surveillance of Congress staff during Trump administration. Investigation scope turned out bigger than anyone knew before