U.S. President Donald Trump expressed strong frustration with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over recent comments regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s leadership. During an early morning phone call with NBC’s Kristen Welker, Trump reportedly conveyed his anger, marking a stark shift in his usual diplomatic tone toward Putin. Trump, who has often taken a pragmatic approach…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday that Israel’s intensified military operations against Hamas in Gaza have been effective, emphasizing that the Palestinian group must surrender its weapons. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Netanyahu asserted that Israel is “negotiating under fire” and claimed that Hamas’ demands in the ongoing talks are beginning to show…
After a five-year hiatus, South Korea, China, and Japan resumed economic dialogue on Sunday, aiming to strengthen regional trade ties as they brace for the impact of new U.S. tariffs. The high-level meeting, attended by trade ministers from the three economic powerhouses, focused on advancing negotiations for a trilateral free trade agreement (FTA) and enhancing…
A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake—the strongest to hit Myanmar in a century—has claimed at least 1,644 lives and left thousands injured in its wake. The quake struck on Friday, causing widespread destruction, particularly in Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. As of late Saturday, authorities reported over 3,408 injuries, with 139 people still missing. Mandalay, home to…
The World Health Organization (WHO) is bracing for significant financial cutbacks after the United States decided to withdraw its funding. In an internal email obtained by AFP, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus revealed that the organization is facing an income gap of nearly $600 million in 2025, forcing it to scale back both its operations…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested placing Ukraine under a form of temporary administration to facilitate new elections and sign key agreements toward resolving the war. His remarks, reported by Russian news agencies early Friday, came during a visit to the northern port of Murmansk. Putin’s idea stems from his long-standing assertion that Ukraine’s current…
The European Union has ramped up its pressure on Belarus, imposing fresh sanctions on 25 individuals and seven entities accused of undermining democracy and the rule of law in the country. The latest measures, announced on Thursday, underscore the EU’s ongoing condemnation of Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko’s grip on power. Among the newly sanctioned entities…
In a move set to escalate global trade tensions, President Donald Trump is expected to announce tariffs on auto imports this Wednesday, according to the White House. The decision comes as part of his administration’s broader strategy to impose levies on major trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, and China, in a bid to rectify what…
After more than five weeks of absence, Pope Francis made his first public appearance on Sunday, offering a reassuring wave from the balcony of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. The 88-year-old pontiff, who had been receiving treatment for a severe respiratory infection, is expected to be discharged later in the afternoon. His hospitalization on February 14 marked…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged countries to open their markets to tackle the rising instability and economic uncertainty facing the world today. Speaking at the China Development Forum in Beijing on Sunday, Li addressed a gathering of top global executives and U.S. Republican Senator Steve Daines, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation to navigate…
