Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000 The World Health Organization said it has reports of three hospitals destroyed and 22 partially damaged in the region. World 1d ago
Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine Crimea’s unique location makes it a strategically important asset, and Russia has spent centuries fighting for it. World 18 Mar, 2025
Macron's diplomatic comeback: from France's domestic crisis to reshaping Europe's defense French President Emmanuel Macron is back at the center of global diplomacy, seeking to ease relations with President Donald Trump, championing a Ukraine peace plan alongside his British counterpart, and seeing his longstanding desire to boost European defense turning into reality. Environment 09 Mar, 2025
Russia bombards Ukraine's energy grid after Zelenskyy says his team will hold talks with the US Russian air defenses downed 39 Ukrainian drones overnight, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. World 07 Mar, 2025
U.S. aid cuts and environmental accountability: A developing nation's perspective For decades, millions in developing nations have sought U.S. aid to support critical sectors such as healthcare, food security, infrastructure and development. Opinion 04 Mar, 2025
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany's top job after election? The 69-year-old conservative leader heads the center-right Union bloc, which won Germany's national election with 28.5% of the votes. World 24 Feb, 2025
Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest. World 24 Feb, 2025
The UN will vote to demand Russia pull troops out of Ukraine. But the US wants a softer approach On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Monday on dueling resolutions — Ukraine's European-backed proposal demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from the country and a U.S. call for a swift end to the war that never mentions Moscow's aggression. World 24 Feb, 2025
Russia and the US agree to work towards improving ties and ending the Ukraine war in landmark talks Rubio said Tuesday that ending the conflict would require concessions from all sides and that Europe would be a part of talks. World 18 Feb, 2025
German federal election: Migration policies on the forefront The federal elections in Germany are scheduled for February 23, having been preponed seven months due to the collapse of the governing coalition in December 2024. A total of 630 members will be elected to the 21st Bundestag (German Parliament). Opinion 17 Feb, 2025
Trump calls India's Modi a 'great friend' but warns of higher U.S. tariffs on Indian goods President Donald Trump greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House with a bear hug on Thursday and called him “a great friend of mine," but nonetheless warned that India won't be spared from higher tariffs he's begun imposing on U.S. trade partners around the world. Nepal 14 Feb, 2025
Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right Most won't make the deadline. The U.N. says that's OK as long as they are working on them. Environment 11 Feb, 2025
