Israeli authorities have confirmed the recovery of the body of Tanzanian national Joshua Loitu Mollel, one of the foreign hostages killed by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attacks. In a statement issued overnight, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Foreign Ministry reported that Mollel’s remains were identified by forensic experts after being returned […]
At the World Summit for Social Development in Doha, President Emmerson Mnangagwa called for a fairer global system that gives developing nations a stronger voice in international decision making. Addressing world leaders, President Mnangagwa highlighted Zimbabwe’s social and economic progress, announcing that the country has successfully reduced its poverty rate by nearly half since 1995 […]
South Korea welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump with a full state ceremony on Wednesday, honoring him with the country’s Grand Order of Mugunghwa, its highest national decoration traditionally reserved for heads of state and royalty. The ceremony took place at the Blue House in Seoul, where South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Trump with […]
President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the United Nations, accusing the global body of failing to take decisive action in resolving ongoing international conflicts. Speaking at a press briefing following his return from an Asia tour, Trump faulted the UN for “standing by” amid escalating global crises, saying that “the world needs leadership, not bureaucracy.” […]
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo on Monday as part of his ongoing Asia tour, praising the new leader and reaffirming the strength of the U.S.–Japan alliance. The two leaders held bilateral talks focused on security cooperation, economic growth, and rare earths supply chains, resulting in […]
Moscow — Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile, bringing the long range Burevestnik system known in NATO as “Skyfall” closer to potential deployment. During a televised briefing from a military command post, where Putin appeared in camouflage uniform, he said the missile’s nuclear propulsion system gives it […]
Bangkok, Thailand — U.S. President Donald Trump has presided over the signing of a landmark ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, ending months of rising tensions along their shared border. The accord was formalized on the opening day of the ASEAN Summit, marking a key diplomatic victory for Washington’s renewed engagement in Southeast Asia. The […]
As U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed early from the ASEAN Summit to continue their diplomatic tour in Japan, world leaders and senior officials remaining at the conference shifted focus toward advancing multilateral trade and economic cooperation. Representatives from China, Brazil, Canada, the European Council, and the 11-nation ASEAN bloc […]
A proposed summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump has been put on hold after Moscow rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, according to officials familiar with the stalled negotiations. The Kremlin’s refusal to halt military operations has cast a shadow over recent diplomatic efforts aimed at brokering a […]
Tensions have escalated between the United States and Colombia following sharp remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused Colombia of failing to curb illegal drug production. Speaking to reporters, Trump described the South American nation as a “drug manufacturing machine”, and threatened to halt U.S. aid unless stronger actions are taken. “They’re doing nothing. […]