US Renews Visa Sanctions on Palestinian Officials Just Before UN Assembly
With the UN General Assembly’s opening days away, Washington has quietly reupped one of its longest-running diplomatic pressure tools: visa
EU Backs Canada as First Associate Member: What Ursula von der Leyen’s Proposal Means for Ottawa
Something unusual happened in Strasbourg this week. Ursula von der Leyen, mid-way through her State of the European Union address,
Rodrigo Duterte Appears at ICC for First Time as Former Philippine President Faces War on Drugs Trial
Rodrigo Duterte walked into an International Criminal Court courtroom in The Hague on September 16, 2026 the first time he’s
30-Second Habits to Improve Your Mood: Simple Daily Tricks to Feel Happier and Less Stressed
You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel a little better. Sometimes all it takes is a few seconds
China’s Open-Source AI Challenge: Can Beijing’s Strategy Reshape the Global AI Race and Widen Economic Inequality?
The AI race used to be simple: whoever builds the smartest chatbot wins. That’s not quite true anymore. Increasingly, the
WTO Warns Trade Fragmentation Could Hit Poor Economies Three Times Harder Than Rich Nations
Here’s something worth paying attention to: as the world drifts toward tariffs, regional trade blocs, and one-off trade deals instead
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone South of Mecca as Tensions Escalate in Yemen Conflict
Saudi air defenses shot down a Houthi drone just south of Mecca on Tuesday evening, stopping it before it could
US Senate Blocks Crypto Clarity Act: Why the Sweeping Cryptocurrency Bill Failed to Advance
For years, the cryptocurrency industry has been pushing Washington for one thing above all else: clear rules. On Monday, that
Denmark Says Russian Warship Fired Flares at Military Helicopter in Baltic Sea
What started as a routine surveillance flight over the Baltic Sea nearly turned into something much worse this week, after
Japan to Charge Mount Fuji Climbers for Off-Season Helicopter Rescues From 2027
If you’ve ever thought about climbing Mount Fuji outside the official season for a quieter, less crowded experience Japan wants
