China has released five local employees of the U.S.-based due diligence firm Mintz Group, who had been detained for nearly two years following a crackdown on foreign consultancies. The release of the employees marks the end of a prolonged period of uncertainty for the company, which was forced to cease its operations in Beijing in…
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed at least 65 people in the past 24 hours, including women, children, and two journalists, according to the Palestinian Health Authority. The ongoing violence marks nearly a week since Israel resumed intense bombardments, breaking a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Among the casualties were Hossam Shabat, a correspondent for Al…
Kenya is currently hosting Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima for a three-day official visit, despite increasing allegations of human rights abuses in the East African nation. The visit comes at a time when many Kenyans have voiced their concerns over the human rights situation, with some 22,000 people signing a petition urging the royal…
After spending more than nine months in space, NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore have returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule, concluding a mission that was initially meant to last only eight days. The crew safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, on…
Representatives of Iran, Russia and China have urged United States President Donald Trump’s administration to end sanctions imposed against Tehran over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme, while calling for the resumption of the multilateral talks on the issue. The three nations “emphasised the necessity of terminating all unlawful unilateral sanctions”, China’s Vice Foreign Minister Ma…
At least 15 people were injured and more than 100 arrested on Wednesday as protests against President Javier Milei’s economic policies turned violent in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires. The demonstrations, initially staged by retirees rallying for higher pensions, were joined by passionate football fans who united in solidarity, leading to intense clashes with police outside…
Greenland, the world’s largest island, is set to hold its most consequential election in years on Tuesday. The Arctic territory of Denmark, with a population of just 56,000, will choose its next government and parliament, in what is expected to be a closely watched election due to growing geopolitical tensions. The island has recently exploded…
Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone attack on Moscow early on Tuesday, targeting the Russian capital and surrounding regions. The attack, which began around 4 a.m. local time, left at least one person dead and injured several others. In addition to the fatalities, the assault caused significant damage to residential buildings, ignited fires, and led to…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday at Manila’s international airport following a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is investigating alleged crimes against humanity during his notorious “war on drugs.” The arrest marks a significant step in the ICC’s probe into thousands of alleged extrajudicial killings that occurred during…
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza, or face severe consequences. His statement came shortly after the White House confirmed that the US is engaging in direct talks with the militant group for the first time since Hamas was designated a Foreign Terrorist…
