Category: World News
Nicola Sturgeon Memoir Hyped as Obama-Level: Is It Really Comparable?
Pan Macmillan claims Nicola Sturgeon's memoir 'Frankly' matches Barack Obama's famed 'Dreams From My Father' in insight and style. Critics see this as marketing hype. Sturgeon's story focuses on Scottish politics, while Obama’s broke new ground in discussing identity and history.
MoreTrump and Medvedev Clash as Ukraine Ceasefire Deadline Sparks Tense War of Words
Donald Trump and Dmitry Medvedev traded barbs over Trump's push for a Ukraine ceasefire, with Medvedev warning against threats and Trump calling him 'failed.' The confrontation exposes deepening tensions between Washington and Moscow, as Trump amps up demands for a deal and tariffs loom over Russia.
MoreTrump Slams London Mayor Sadiq Khan as 'Nasty Person'; Starmer Steps In With Defense
Donald Trump branded Sadiq Khan 'a nasty person' during a press event in Scotland, reigniting their feud as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quickly came to Khan's defense. The exchange happened after talks on global issues, highlighting political rifts ahead of Trump's planned London visit.
More7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Russia’s Kamchatka, Prompts and Cancels Hawaii Tsunami Alert
A powerful 7.4 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, sparking—and quickly canceling—a tsunami watch for Hawaii. Numerous strong aftershocks followed. The event underscored the seismic volatility of the Pacific Ring of Fire and tested earthquake alert systems.
MoreLicense Plate Dispute: Citizens in Serbia and Kosovo Reject Ongoing Tit-for-Tat Policies
Kosovo’s decision to require Serbian drivers to use temporary plates flared tensions in the Balkans, sparking mass protests, official resignations, and deepening distrust on both sides. An EU-brokered deal paused the dispute, but complicated sovereignty and governance issues remain unsettled.
MoreAir India Crash Probe Focuses on Captain's Fuel Shutdown, Motives Under Scrutiny
Investigators zero in on the Air India crash where the captain may have purposely switched off fuel to both engines right after takeoff. The AAIB details cockpit tension and rapid loss of thrust. U.S. officials suspect intent but motive is still unclear, with no defects found and recent engine installations noted.
MoreLive Aid’s 40-Year Echo: Ethiopian Voices Reflect on Global Impact and Lasting Questions
Forty years after Live Aid, Ethiopians and the African diaspora are still weighing the music event’s impact. While the concert sparked global empathy and gave famine a human face, debates continue about oversimplified narratives and whether decades of humanitarian intervention have brought real change.
MoreBritish Teenager Marcus Fakana Released After Dubai Royal Pardon in Consensual Relationship Case
Eighteen-year-old Marcus Fakana from Tottenham is free after almost a year in Dubai's Al Aweer Prison, thanks to a royal pardon. His arrest over a relationship with a British minor on holiday exposed stark legal differences between the UAE and the UK, prompting debate over law, cultural expectations, and tourists’ rights.
MoreUkraine’s Military Innovation Redefines Modern Warfare for Europe and NATO
Ukraine’s battlefield creativity is rewriting the rules for modern warfare. From swarming drones to CyberEM operations, its tactics are sparking a shift in European and NATO defense thinking, while production challenges and the push to connect EU and Ukrainian innovations put the pressure on Western allies.
MoreGaza Aid Convoy Ambush Sparks Outrage as Crisis Deepens Amid Accusations Against Hamas
A deadly ambush has left at least five aid workers dead in Gaza, thrusting the region's severe humanitarian crisis into sharper focus. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accused Hamas of targeting their operations, while Israeli authorities pointed to deliberate interference in aid distribution. Hunger and displacement are mounting as accusations fly and the fighting continues.
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