Olivia Greene
Ex-mayor's secret past leads to major international spy scandal in Philippines
A former small-town mayor in Philippines faces spy accusations after running illegal gaming centers. Chinese government connections and fake identity claims add complexity to this cross-border investigation
Hungary and Slovakia scramble to keep Russian gas flowing after bank sanctions
Two European countries cant pay for Russian gas after US sanctions hit Gazprombank last month. Both nations try to find quick fix as payment deadlines approach and winter sets in
Capitol arrest sparks different stories about Rep Mace encounter
Capitol Police arrested an Illinois man after an incident with Rep Mace at a foster-care event. Two different versions of the encounter emerged - one claiming assault other describing a hand-shake gone wrong
Trump's solo trade plans worry global markets as key advisor stays away
Former president builds unusual trade team without experienced advisor Lighthizer. New approach includes unexpected tariff threats to Canada Mexico and BRICS nations‚ marking big change from previous term
Romanian parties join forces to stop far-right rise in power struggle
Last year Romaniaʼs main political parties made an unexpected move to create pro-EU coalition‚ blocking ultra-nationalist groups from power. The deal came after presidential election troubles and rising far-right influence
Poland pushes for huge EU defense money pool as Russia worries grow
Poland wants to lead EU-wide defense funding talks during its upcoming presidency. The plan needs about 500-billion euros over next decade while Europe faces east-side risks
West African military rulers shake up mining sector with tough new demands
Military governments in Mali‚ Burkina Faso and Niger push Western mining firms for better deals and higher payments. Recent executive arrests and permit threats make companies re-think their regional strategies
Wall Street experts show how Trump's trade plans might shake up your money in 2025
Market analysts share their thoughts on how new trade rules could change stocks and prices next year. Big companies that work with China‚ Mexico and Canada might need to re-think their business plans
New poll shows Americans' reaction to Hunter Biden's unexpected pardon
Recent poll shows only small portion of Americans support presidentʼs choice to pardon his son Hunter. Decision caused strong reactions from both political parties in Washington
French-African ties shift as Nigeria's leader makes rare Paris appearance
Frances charm offensive in English-speaking Africa takes an unexpected turn with Nigerian presidents visit. Regional powers re-evaluate their ties while facing internal challenges and economic pressures
New Zealand genius wins Spanish Scrabble title without knowing the language
Professional Scrabble master memorized Spanish dictionary and won world championship in Granada. Non-spanish speaking player beat native speakers in 23 out of 24 games during his first-ever Spanish tournament
Breaking news: Israel enters Syria as Netanyahu faces court and Lula gets surgery
Israeli forces launched hundreds of strikes in Syria after regime change while Netanyahu testified in corruption case. Meanwhile Brazilian president Lula underwent emergency brain operation after fall-related issues
Europe freezes Syrian asylum cases as Damascus changes hands
European nations hit pause on Syrian refugee applications after rebels take Damascus and **Bashar al-Assad** escapes to Russia. The move affects over 124‚000 asylum-seekers who applied this year
US team enters Syria after power shift: New hope for missing reporter
A fresh search begins in Syria for journalist who went missing over a decade ago. Recent political changes in Damascus opened new ways to find answers about his whereabouts
North Korea breaks silence on neighbor's unexpected political shake-up
North Korean state media finally speaks up about South Koreaʼs martial law crisis after staying quiet for a week. KCNAʼs report highlights mass protests and calls for presidential impeachment
EU plans first-ever penalties against digital attacks from Russia and others
European Union prepares to hit back at cyber-attacks and election meddling with new sanctions package. Brussels aims to punish 19 targets from various countries for undermining EU stability
Father-daughter duo leaves Turkey as Syria enters new chapter
A Syrian refugee heads back home after 13 years in Turkey following recent changes in Damascus. His emotional journey marks one of many expected returns through newly-opened border crossing
South Korean political drama: Army chief reveals President's shocking parliament order
South Korean President faces multiple investigations after failed martial-law attempt and controversial parliament order. Ruling party discusses early resignation plans while opposition pushes for quick impeachment
Venezuelan opposition makes unexpected move as presidential deadline approaches
Venezuelan opposition changes its long-held position about next monthʼs government transition timeline. Key opposition figures remain away from public due to safety reasons
Secret supply chain wars: How spies mess with tech worldwide
Global powers fight hidden battles through tech supply-chains since cold-war times. Modern cyber-attacks and Chinaʼs tech-grab strategy force US to re-think its approach to business partnerships
Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard's surprise pick as Trump's intelligence chief raises questions
Ex-Democratic rising star **Tulsi Gabbard** got nominated for top intelligence role in Trumps next cabinet. Her non-standard views and political shift from left to right make intelligence experts think twice
Spanish flood tragedy shows how politicians ignored crucial warning signs
Recent floods in Valencia took hundreds of lives and caused widespread destruction. Local and national leaders failed to act on clear warnings while emergency response systems showed major weak-points
K-pop fans transform South Korean street protests with modern light show
South Korean protesters swap traditional candles for K-pop light sticks in mass demonstrations against president. Young fans unite different fandoms to create tech-savvy protest movement in Seoul
South Korean parliament cuts budget plan, forcing president into tight spot
South Korean lawmakers passed a reduced budget for 2025 without government approval creating first-ever such case. The move follows recent martial-law drama and sets stage for economic policy shake-up
Tehran stops working: Massive shutdown hits Iran's biggest city
Iranian officials shut down Tehranʼs public institutions due to dangerous air conditions. The mega-city with more than 10 million people moves its activities to online platforms
Israeli leader prepares to face judges: What's behind Netanyahu's legal battle
**Benjamin Netanyahu** faces court tomorrow in a long-running legal case about alleged gifts and media deals. Three separate cases from about 5 years ago put the Israeli PM in a tough spot
Chinese trade data shows problems as Trump prepares White House comeback
Latest trade numbers from China show weaker-than-expected performance in exports and imports. Economic data raises questions about recovery as country faces new trade-related challenges from US
New Zealand takes unexpected step to end popular dog sport forever
New Zealand plans to stop greyhound racing due to high number of injuries and deaths. This decision will end the century-old betting sport which still runs in just a few places worldwide
Pentagon strikes 75 targets in Syria to block militant group's comeback plans
US military carried out wide-scale desert strikes against IS positions in Syria. Pentagon aims to stop militants from gaining ground in unstable regions after Assadʼs fall
Changes ahead: What happens to Ukraine aid before next US president takes office
Military support for Ukraine faces uncertain future as US prepares for presidential transition. Biden administration makes final moves while Trump signals different approach to the conflict