Lai Warns of Rising Chinese Pressure as Taiwan Expands Defence Push and Seeks US Arms Deal
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has warned that China’s “coercion is intensifying,” as he reiterated that the island’s efforts to defend itself and reject rule by Beijing should not be viewed … Read More
Labour Floods Makerfield With Thousands of Campaigners as High-Stakes By-election Tests Party Strength
Up to 3,000 Labour campaigners are expected to descend on Makerfield as the party mounts a massive ground operation in support of Andy Burnham in Thursday’s by-election, raising concerns among … Read More
Africa Faces Potentially Worst Ebola Crisis as Cases Surge Across Borders
Health officials are raising urgent concerns that the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Africa could become the deadliest in history if immediate action is not taken to contain its spread. … Read More
US Drops Landmark Halkbank Case, Ending Years-Long Sanctions Dispute with Turkey
A U.S. federal judge has officially dismissed the criminal case against Turkey’s state-owned lender Halkbank, bringing an end to a legal battle that had strained relations between Washington and Ankara … Read More
Historic Breakthrough: Trump and Pezeshkian Sign Initial Deal to End War, Launch 60-Day Path to Lasting Peace
In a major diplomatic breakthrough that could reshape the future of the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an initial agreement aimed at … Read More
UK Inflation Holds at 2.8% Despite Energy Worries and Transport Price Rise
UK inflation unexpectedly remained steady at 2.8% in May, according to official figures, as higher transport and fuel costs were balanced by slower increases in food prices, offering some relief … Read More