Africa Cup of Nations Shifts to Every Four Years

RABAT – In a landmark decision, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Saturday that the…

Putin Says Russia Ready for Peace, Claims Strategic Initiative in Ukraine

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during his annual end-of-year press conference that, while Ukraine…

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Backs Son for 2026 Presidency, Sparking Doubts and Market Jitters

BRASILIA — Former President Jair Bolsonaro’s endorsement of his eldest son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, for Brazil’s…

Mexico Urges UN Action to Prevent Bloodshed in Venezuela Amid US Blockade Order

MEXICO CITY – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appealed Wednesday to the United Nations to intervene and…

UN Chief Urges Restraint in Yemen as Separatists Advance, Houthis Detain UN Staff

UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Wednesday for maximum restraint from all parties in…

Ireland Bolsters Defenses with €300M French Radar Deal Ahead of EU Presidency

DUBLIN – Ireland announced plans Wednesday to acquire a multi-million-euro military radar system from France, enhancing…

Nobel Laureate Maria Corina Machado Injured Fleeing Venezuela, Arrives Late for Oslo Ceremony

OSLO — Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado sustained a fractured…

UK Health Minister Urges Doctors to Delay Strike Amid Record Flu Surge

LONDON — British Health Secretary Wes Streeting pleaded on December 15 for resident doctors to postpone…

FBI Thwarts New Year’s Eve Bomb Plot by Far-Left ‘Turtle Island Liberation Front’ in California

WASHINGTON — The FBI has dismantled a terrorist bombing scheme targeting companies, ICE agents, and vehicles…

Sydney Man Terrorized by Death Threats After False ID as Bondi Beach Shooter

SYDNEY — A Sydney resident named Naveed Akram is “terrified” to leave his home after his…

India, France Revise 1992 Tax Treaty to Boost Investment Flows Amid Rising Bilateral Trade

NEW DELHI — India and France have finalized revisions to their 1992 double taxation avoidance treaty,…

Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Re-Arrested in Iran, Rights Groups Demand Clarity

BRUSSELS – International human rights organizations condemned Iran’s reported re-arrest of Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges…