Putin, Trump to Meet in Alaska in Rare Western Visit for Russian Leader ANCHORAGE — Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at Elmendorf Air Force Base on Friday, marking his first trip to a Western nation since the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The visit comes despite Putin’s indictment […]
Europe Warns Iran: Nuclear Weapon Development “Not an Option” Paris — France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have sent a firm message to Iran, telling the United Nations that the country must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons under any circumstances. In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security […]
Saudi Arabia Sets New Standards for Group Housing Across the Kingdom RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing in Saudi Arabia has introduced comprehensive health, safety, and technical regulations for group housing facilities, aiming to improve living conditions and modernize infrastructure across the Kingdom. Under the new framework, group housing is divided into three […]
China Imposes 75.8% Duty on Canadian Canola, Escalating Trade Tensions The Chinese government announced a provisional 75.8% duty on Canadian canola, effective Thursday, in a move that has shocked Canada’s agriculture sector. Canada strongly disputed the decision, saying it does not dump canola and expressing “deep disappointment” over the ruling, while remaining open to dialogue. […]
Kuwait Plans Major Increases in Service Fees; Tourist Visa Rules Eased for GCC Residents KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait is set to introduce a series of fee hikes for government services, including company registration and temporary commercial licences, following a Cabinet directive to review service pricing nationwide, Gulf News reports. Under the new plan, establishing a […]
Luxon Slams Netanyahu Over Gaza Crisis, New Zealand Considers Recognising Palestine WELLINGTON — Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has strongly condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, calling the situation “utterly, utterly appalling.” In unusually blunt remarks, Luxon added, “Netanyahu has gone way too far. I think he has lost the plot. He is not listening to the […]
Grok AI Faces Brief Suspension Amid Gaza Comment Controversy Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, was briefly suspended from X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, sparking a fresh wave of debate over free speech and misinformation on the platform. No official reason was given for the suspension. When reinstated, Grok returned with a tongue-in-cheek post: “Zup beaches, […]
Powerful Typhoon Podul Slams Taiwan With Fierce Winds, Torrential Rains TAIPEI — Taiwan is bracing for the full force of Typhoon Podul, which is packing winds of 155 km/h (96 mph) at its centre and continuing to strengthen, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). Forecasters say the storm is expected to make landfall in […]
Russian Forces Push Near Dobropillia as Trump, Putin Prepare for Alaska Summit In one of the largest offensives of the year, Russian troops have advanced toward the coal-mining town of Dobropillia in eastern Ukraine, part of Moscow’s push to seize full control of the Donetsk region. Ukraine’s military says it has deployed reserve units and […]
South Korea’s Former First Lady Kim Jailed Amid Bribery and Fraud Probe SEOUL — Former South Korean first lady Kim has been taken into custody, becoming the nation’s first ex-presidential spouse to be arrested. She now joins her husband, ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol, in detention as he faces trial on insurrection charges following his […]
