Category: World

Global financial markets slid sharply this week as renewed fears of a widening trade war rattled investors and stoked concerns over economic growth prospects. Major stock indexes from Wall Street…

In a major international political standoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s intensified bid to acquire the strategically significant Arctic territory of Greenland has sparked diplomatic backlash and security concerns among allies…

GUATEMALA CITY — A wave of violence linked to organized crime erupted across Guatemala this weekend, leaving at least seven police officers dead and several more wounded in what authorities…

Authorities in Iran have begun to partially restore internet and communications services following a near-total nationwide blackout imposed amid mounting anti-government protests earlier this month. Iranian officials announced that limited…

At least 18 people have died and tens of thousands more have been forced to evacuate as severe wildfires ravage parts of central and southern Chile, authorities said Sunday. President…

A growing number of countries are signalling support for a newly created international body — dubbed the “Board of Peace” — intended to help guide post-war governance, reconstruction and stability…

European nations are rallying in a coordinated diplomatic front after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose punitive tariffs on several of their countries tied to a dispute over…

On January 16, 2026, X — the social media platform formerly known as Twitter — experienced a significant global outage, leaving users around the world unable to load feeds, see…

SEOUL — A South Korean court on January 16, 2026 sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison in a landmark verdict tied to his controversial attempt…

KAMPALA — Ugandan opposition leader and presidential candidate Bobi Wine was reportedly taken by military forces to an undisclosed location on Friday, a dramatic turn in the nation’s tense election…