Sacked Ukrainian Military Minister asks for Presidential Polls
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's popular ex-defense minister, has called for wartime elections, posing the largest challenge to Volodymyr Zelensky's presidency since Russia's invasion four and a half years ago."Democracy cannot be…
The International Criminal Court Responds to the United States’ Decision to Impose Further Penalties on Senior Court Officials
Washington slapped sanctions on Tuesday against the head of the International Criminal Court (ICC), as the Trump administration steps up attempts to "dismantle" the organization. In a statement, US Secretary…
India Created The World’s Largest Digital Payment Miracle. Here Comes the Bill
For most Indians, using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become almost comically normal. Scan a QR code, hit a few buttons, and the money is transferred quickly. No card…
Trump Claims the US Will cut Military Drills With South Korea After it Stays Out of The Iran War
President Donald Trump has announced that the US will "substantially reduce" joint military drills with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. On…
Why Tech Executives Continue to Share Their AI manifestos
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, released a 6,500-word open letter titled "The Future is for Everyone" last week. Some see it as a sign of optimism about the potential of AI.…
Hawaii Experiences Flash Flooding Due to Hurricane Lala’s Persistent Strong Winds and Rain
After category one Hurricane Lala skirted the Big Island, Hawaii is still dealing with strong winds and torrential rain, which may have caused flash floods that destroyed some homes. As…
France Upholds Assisted Dying law But Overturns Social Media Restriction for Youngsters
On Friday, France's top constitutional body approved legislation on the right to assisted dying, but overturned a restriction on social media access for children under 15, undermining one of President…
Russia Concedes Fresh Gasoline Shortages Despite Continuous Long-Range Ukrainian Strikes
Russian authorities revealed on Friday that some regions are experiencing new gasoline shortages as Ukraine intensifies strikes on the country's oil plants. Ukraine has been attacking Russia's energy infrastructure with…
Japan’s Prime Minister Calls Putin’s visit to The Disputed Islands Totally Unacceptable
Sanae Takaichi, Japan's Prime Minister, called Vladimir Putin's first visit to the disputed Kuril islands on Thursday "absolutely unacceptable". According to Russian state media, Putin visited Iturup, also known in…
US Inflation Falls as Food and Fuel Prices Fall
According to fresh data, US prices grew 3.4% in the year to July, slightly less than the 3.5% increase seen in the year to June. As the turmoil in the…
