United States ramps up pressure on Nicaragua with fresh sanctions
Jheruleene Anne Ramos The United States has intensified pressure on Nicaragua by imposing fresh sanctions on the two sons of the…
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Experts raise concern as ‘Cicada’ COVID-19 variant spreads across the US
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The World Health Organization (WHO) and public health experts in the United States have raised alarm over a…
US ‘very close’ to achieving objectives in Iran war: Trump
Hazel Camba President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States is getting “very close” to achieving its goals…
US-Japan strikes multi-billion-dollar energy deal amid Pearl Harbor joke
A monumental meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unfolded at the…
Skate with joy: Alysa Liu’s bid for 2026 Olympics gold
Hyacinth Estrada The internet was charmed as figure skating favourite Alysa Liu made her way to the podium at the…
Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodriguez vows big changes
After the rise of Delcy Rodriguez as Venezuela's interim leader, she vowed to deliver a consequential and swift…
US President Donald Trump unveils ‘Board of Peace’
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday, January 22, formally launched his newly formed “Board of Peace” (BoP),…
New Nepal-US pact targets artefact smuggling
Nepal and the United States have formalised a new framework to curb the illegal trade of antiquities, marking…
Ukraine to United States: Germany’s 2026 foreign policy challenges
Elan Castanares The Federal Republic of Germany enters 2026 confronting a fast-changing international landscape that is testing its foreign relations…
US strikes in Venezuela spark UN Security Council emergency session
Angelica N. Hall In the wake of the United States’ large-scale military strikes in Caracas on Saturday, the United Nations (UN)…
United States, Ukraine say peace depends on Russia’s commitment to end the war
United States and Ukrainian negotiators on Friday agreed that the “real progress” toward ending the three-year war in…
World Cup turmoil: A political minefield for soccer’s biggest stage
Maybelene Marcelino The 2026 World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, faces unprecedented challenges stemming from…
Volodymyr Zelensky warns US ties at risk but vows not to betray Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Friday that Ukraine is at risk of losing the United States as a…
Americans brave the longest government shutdown in US history
The United States has reached a grim milestone in its history with its longest government shutdown. This follows…
US calls for ASEAN unity against Beijing’s aggression in South China Sea
United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has slammed China for what he described as “intimidation, harassment, and illegal…
Autumn Nations Series news: England host Wallabies, Ireland meet All Blacks in first round
Michael Davey Rugby fans have a thrilling November to look forward to as the 2025 Autumn Nations Series arrives, promising…
Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado denounces Venezuela’s Maduro regime, praises Trump
Venezuelan activist and opposition leader María Corina Machado recently received the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her…
With nuclear pact over, US-Iran tensions enter new phase
A decade-old Iran nuclear deal has come to an official end, marking a significant shift in the tense…
China’s dominance in rare earths supply chain pressures US to catch up
James Mario Ajero As the spectre of tariffs and border wars shadows regions around the world, access to critical minerals has…
International news: Turkey reaps favorable boon with US as President Erdogan meets Donald Trump
Longtime allies Turkey and the United States are set to further cement their relations after US President Donald…
US President Donald Trump visits UK in lavish but controversial affair
Lucia Caporalini US President Donald Trump is visiting the United Kingdom this week in a much-awaited event that is sure…
South Korean workers sent home after US immigration raid sparks outrage
More than 300 South Korean workers detained during a US immigration raid in Georgia have landed back in…
Donald Trump unveils move to revive Department of War as he seeks to ‘clean’ Chicago
United States President Donald Trump has yet again surprised local and international news after signing an Executive Order…
Member states frustrated over US ‘blackmail’ ahead of critical IMO climate vote
Allegations of “blackmail” from the United States are casting a shadow over next month’s International Maritime Organization (IMO)…