Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and the strange politics of living forever
The world’s richest and most powerful are obsessed with immortality. Holly Baxter digs into whether the Elon Musks and Vladimir Putins of th…
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Andy Burnham’s First Meeting with Trump Draws Attention at UN General Assembly
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, attended his first face-to-face encounter with former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Unit…
Fake Videos Target German Election Integrity
A sophisticated disinformation campaign deployed fabricated video clips across social media platforms during recent electoral events in Germ…
Turkish President Calls for Radical Reform of UN Security Council Veto Power
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has officially challenged the current structure of the United Nations Security Council. Speaking ahea…
Von der Leyen Unlocks €4.2 Billion for Hungary
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the release of 4.2 billion euros in cohesion funds for Hungary on Friday. This …
Iran's President Faces Stark Choice at UN After Trump's Annihilation Threat
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2026, following a stark warning from form…
UK Farmers Struggle As Green Funding Portal Crashes
Thousands of agricultural workers across the United Kingdom faced severe disruption and distress this week after struggling to access a cruc…
Global Economy Resists Iran War Shock, OECD Warns
The global economy has proven far more resilient to the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran that began in late February than analyst…
White House Seeks to Overturn Press Access Precedent
President Donald Trump’s legal team is urging federal courts to dismantle a decades-old precedent that guarantees journalists access to the …
Malaysia’s Former Leader Receives Sentence Reduction
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has seen his prison sentence cut in half by the country’s Pardons Board. Najib, who was convicte…
Syria’s Economic Overhaul Leaves Ordinary Citizens Behind
The Syrian government is currently implementing a major economic restructuring plan, promising a future of national prosperity. However, res…
Philippines Raises 84.9 Billion Pesos in Retail Bond Sale
The Philippine government successfully issued 84.9 billion pesos worth of retail Treasury bonds. This amount translates to approximately 1.3…
Myanmar's Military Leader Seeks Western Reconciliation in First Major Interview
Min Aung Hlaing sat across from Western journalists in Naypyidaw's presidential palace on August 28, 2026, marking his first extensive inter…
Canada, Croatia Call for Two-State Solution as Angola Condemns Settler Expansion
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković joined Angolan President João Lourenço in urging a two-stat…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says former US President Donald Trump provided no concrete response regarding the export of key weapons to Ukraine
Zelensky made the remarks during a press briefing in Kyiv on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure m…
Venezuelans Protest Interim Leader Delcy Rodríguez at UN Headquarters in New York
Venezuelan demonstrators gathered outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City to protest the presence of interim leader Delcy R…
Australia’s algorithm‑opt‑out bill sparks US criticism as censorship claim
The United States, through its tech advocacy group TechUS, has denounced Australia’s newly proposed legislation that would let users bypass …
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Condemns Israel's Gaza Conflict, Vows Humanitarian Action
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has strongly condemned Israel's military operations in Gaza, calling the situation unacceptable and pled…
Senior Liberals dismiss Barnaby Joyce’s claim of coalition talks with One Nation
Barnaby Joyce stated he had spoken to senior Liberal figures about a potential supply and confidence agreement with One Nation, but senior m…
Trump Rebrands Artificial Intelligence as Super Intelligence
President Donald Trump officially announced a shift in terminology for artificial intelligence during his address at the United Nations Gene…
US Weighs Diesel Export Ban After Trump Backs Measure
The United States government is actively evaluating the practicality of halting diesel fuel exports. This move follows strong public support…
Trump-Xi Summit: Three Key Variables to Watch
The upcoming diplomatic meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is approaching. Analysts predict limite…
US Senator Calls Netanyahu a War Criminal, Dismisses Defenses Over Mamdadi Remarks
A Maryland senator, Chris Van Hollen, on Tuesday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being a „wanted war criminal.” He said…
Trump TV Launches as White House Takes Control of Presidential Messaging
As President Trump intensifies his criticism of mainstream media coverage, the White House has introduced a 24/7 streaming video channel cal…