The United States has paid approximately US $160 million toward the more than US $4 billion it owes the United Nations, officials confirmed on Thursday. The partial payment, made last week, was designated for the U.N.’s regular operating budget, according to a U.N. spokesperson. The payment comes amid concerns over the organisation’s finances, with U.N. […]
Washington, D.C President Donald Trump on Thursday used the inaugural meeting of his newly formed Board of Peace to unveil what he described as “historic global commitments” aimed at rebuilding Gaza, as international pressure mounts to move from active conflict toward long-term stabilization. Speaking from the White House, Trump said several allied nations and regional […]
Washington, D.C President Donald Trump is set to preside over the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Board of Peace this week, as major questions surrounding the war in Gaza and prospects for a lasting ceasefire remain unresolved. The White House says the Board of Peace was established to coordinate diplomatic, security and humanitarian strategies […]
In a dramatic shift in U.S Venezuelan relations, the top U.S. military commander for Latin America made a surprise visit to Caracas on February 18, 2026, holding high-level security talks with Venezuela’s interim leadership amid a rapidly evolving regional security landscape. Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, newly appointed commander of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), […]
Speculation over the leadership of the European Central Bank intensified on Wednesday following reports that ECB President Christine Lagarde could step down before the end of her mandate in October 2027. According to the report, an early departure could reshape the succession process and potentially allow outgoing French President Emmanuel Macron to influence the selection […]
The White House has confirmed that “meaningful progress” was made during the third round of trilateral negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, held in Geneva. Speaking to reporters, Karoline Leavitt said the United States observed constructive developments in the latest round of talks, aimed at reducing hostilities and advancing efforts toward a negotiated settlement. According to […]
The messaging platform Telegram has rejected allegations from Russian authorities claiming that foreign intelligence services are able to access messages sent by Russian soldiers through the app. In a statement, Telegram said it had found no evidence of any breach in its encryption systems and firmly denied that its messaging infrastructure had been compromised. The […]
India’s Supreme Court has opened a landmark constitutional review of anti-conversion laws enforced across 12 states, following petitions filed by prominent church bodies. On February 2, a Supreme Court bench issued notices to the central government and 12 state governments in response to a petition submitted by the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI), […]
Israel’s security cabinet has approved a series of measures aimed at expanding state oversight of archaeological and historical sites in the West Bank, in what officials describe as a major step toward protecting religious heritage from alleged destruction. The decision accompanies advancing legislation known as the “Judea and Samaria Heritage Authority Bill,” which passed its […]
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sparked debate after delivering what observers described as a forceful and “revolutionary” address at the recently concluded Munich Security Conference. In his speech, Rubio sought to reassure European allies that the United States is not abandoning its transatlantic partnerships. However, he also delivered sharp criticism of what […]