PoliticsPritam Singh remains the secretary-general of Singapore’s Workers' Party, maintaining his grip on the leadership despite the legal cloud hanging over his career. The party’s decision to keep him in place signals a defiance of the political pressure mounting since his recent conviction for providing false testimony.
PoliticsFollowing the abrupt resignation of Manuel Adorni amid mounting corruption allegations, President Javier Milei has tapped seasoned PRO party veteran Diego Santilli to serve as Argentina’s new chief of cabinet. The appointment arrives as the administration faces a volatile combination of eroding public support and persistent internal friction.
PoliticsFourteen people perished off the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia when a Saudi Aramco helicopter plummeted into the sea, a disaster that unfolded against a backdrop of global instability ranging from seismic shifts in Portugal to the collapse of diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the United States.
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PoliticsAfter days of escalating military exchanges that threatened to collapse a fragile regional peace, the United States and Iran have agreed to resume diplomatic discussions. The pivot comes as both nations attempt to salvage the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on June 17, which mandates free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
PoliticsVladimir Putin has dismissed the latest Ukrainian peace overtures, asserting that Russia remains committed to securing control over four specific regions. Speaking on state television, the president framed the ongoing conflict as a strategic necessity, prioritizing the defense of domestic infrastructure over a cessation of hostilities.
PoliticsA series of targeted Russian missile strikes across Ukraine’s southeast and northeast regions over the weekend claimed at least four lives and left dozens injured. The attacks, hitting residential areas in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv, mark another violent escalation in a conflict where civilian casualties continue to mount despite official denials of targeting non-combatants.
PoliticsAt least 1,450 people are confirmed dead following a pair of catastrophic earthquakes that leveled parts of Venezuela, leaving thousands more missing. As the death toll mounts, rescue crews navigate the wreckage of La Guaira, racing against the critical window for survival while the nation faces profound instability.
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PoliticsOver 1,400 people are confirmed dead following a pair of catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela, leaving tens of thousands missing beneath the rubble. As the window for finding survivors closes, rescue crews are battling persistent aftershocks and a severe lack of heavy equipment to clear the debris-choked disaster zones.
PoliticsThe United States and Iran have brokered a tactical pause in military hostilities, signaling a pivot toward diplomacy in the Persian Gulf. A senior U.S. official confirmed the suspension of strikes as both nations prepare to confront the rising instability surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a global energy artery.
PoliticsA 200-meter tunnel network beneath the village of Majdal Zoun has been dismantled in a targeted Israeli airstrike, marking a sharp escalation in efforts to neutralize Hezbollah’s subterranean infrastructure. The operation, executed in southern Lebanon, signals a hardening of security policy along the border as regional hostilities continue to intensify.
PoliticsVladimir Putin has flatly rejected a Ukrainian overture to halt reciprocal long-range strikes, dismissing the proposal as a tactical distraction. During a televised interview, the Russian president framed the offer as an attempt to divert focus from Moscow’s core military objectives rather than a genuine move toward de-escalation.
PoliticsVladimir Putin ordered a surge in domestic air defense production on Sunday, aiming to neutralize persistent Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian oil infrastructure. While acknowledging the tactical threat posed by these long-range aerial incursions, the president maintained that the campaign has failed to degrade Russia’s combat capabilities on the front lines.
PoliticsA surge of Russian missile strikes across Ukraine’s southeast and northeast claimed four lives on Sunday, leaving dozens injured as emergency responders scrambled to reach victims trapped in the wreckage. The attacks targeted residential areas in Zaporizhzhia and the border town of Zmiiv, deepening the civilian toll of the ongoing conflict.
PoliticsBacking from Donald Trump propelled U.S. Representative Julia Letlow to a decisive victory in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary. By overcoming State Treasurer John Fleming in Saturday’s runoff, Letlow solidified her status as the party’s standard-bearer in a contest defined by the shadow of the former president’s influence over the state’s electorate.
PoliticsA Qatari national has died following shrapnel injuries sustained aboard a vessel found adrift at sea, according to the country’s interior ministry. The tragic discovery on Sunday followed an urgent search operation for the missing craft, which also left a second individual injured under circumstances that remain largely unexplained.
PoliticsWith a Supreme Court ruling clearing the path to revoke protections, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has signaled the end of the road for hundreds of thousands of migrants holding Temporary Protected Status. He has explicitly directed those currently in the program to either secure permanent residency or prepare for departure.
PoliticsUnder the watchful eye of heavy security, the non-independence coalition captured the largest share of seats in New Caledonia’s provincial elections. This result follows months of volatile unrest between the indigenous Kanak population and loyalists, marking a fragile yet definitive shift in the Pacific territory’s political trajectory.
PoliticsSixteen deaths in a railway station collapse in Novi Sad have triggered the political end of Aleksandar Vucic’s presidency. Following weeks of intensifying student-led demonstrations across the country, the Serbian leader announced his resignation, effectively clearing the path for snap presidential and parliamentary elections to determine the nation's future.
PoliticsA wounded Ukraine war veteran, Vladislav Golovin, and prominent television correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny now headline the United Russia ticket for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The party’s strategy, unveiled by chairman Dmitry Medvedev, centers on integrating battle-hardened figures and high-profile loyalists into the core of the Russian political establishment.
PoliticsU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has issued a stark ultimatum to migrants holding temporary protected status, directing them to secure permanent residency or prepare for departure. Speaking on CNN’s 'State of the Union,' the secretary emphasized that the government expects participants to transition out of the program’s temporary framework.
PoliticsAddressing the United Russia party conference ahead of September’s parliamentary elections, Vladimir Putin characterized the current period of national turbulence as a transformative training ground. He suggested that the friction of ongoing challenges serves to sharpen the country’s internal fortitude rather than merely hindering progress.
PoliticsU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has issued a definitive ultimatum to migrants currently holding temporary protected status: secure permanent residency or begin preparations to return home. The directive marks a shift in how the administration intends to manage long-term immigration cases, moving away from prolonged temporary arrangements.
PoliticsA helicopter crash on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast claimed the lives of 14 Aramco personnel, a tragedy occurring just as the energy giant resumed crude oil shipments at its critical Ras Tanura terminal. The incident adds to a volatile day of international events ranging from regional conflict to environmental extremes.
PoliticsIraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein pressed for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz during high-level Sunday talks with his Iranian counterpart. This diplomatic push seeks to mitigate mounting regional instability by addressing the ongoing naval blockade and preventing the further escalation of conflict across the Gulf.
PoliticsLong queues and petrol rationing are emerging across Russia as Ukrainian drone strikes hit critical infrastructure in the Krasnodar and Yaroslavl regions. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the campaign, framing the ongoing attacks on oil facilities as a strategic necessity to degrade Russia’s ability to sustain its military operations.
PoliticsLess than two weeks after a fragile truce aimed at cooling a four-month conflict, the U.S. and Iran are back on a war footing. Iranian missile and drone strikes hit American military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain over the weekend, shredding an interim agreement brokered in Switzerland.
PoliticsUkrainian forces launched targeted overnight strikes against two Russian oil refineries, hitting critical infrastructure in the Krasnodar and Yaroslavl regions. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the operation on Sunday, characterizing the campaign as a deliberate move to degrade the Kremlin’s industrial capacity to sustain its ongoing military offensive.
PoliticsMissiles and drones are striking U.S. positions in Kuwait and Bahrain, shattering a fragile four-month interim agreement between Washington and Tehran. As President Donald Trump threatens decisive military action, the escalating violence across the Gulf threatens to choke one of the world's most vital energy shipping lanes.
PoliticsThe fragile diplomatic truce between Washington and Tehran suffered a sharp rupture Sunday as Iranian officials condemned U.S. airstrikes against surveillance installations along their southern coastline. The military action, described by the Foreign Ministry as a brutal provocation, threatens to dismantle months of delicate negotiations aimed at stabilizing the region.
PoliticsLess than a fortnight after a high-profile peace agreement, the United States and Iran have plunged back into direct conflict. Military strikes across the Gulf have replaced diplomacy, with President Donald Trump threatening an aggressive response after Iranian forces targeted American positions in Kuwait and Bahrain.