Northern Japan Rattled by Powerful 7.5 Earthquake, Injuring Dozens and Forcing Mass Evacuations
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake shook northern Japan late Monday, leaving at least 30 people injured and prompting tens of thousands to flee their homes as emergency crews scrambled to assess the damage. The tremor struck at 23:15 local time,…
Moscow Welcomes New US Security Strategy as Europe Voices Deep Concern
Russia has signalled approval of the United States’ newly released National Security Strategy, arguing that the document moves Washington’s worldview closer to Moscow’s own strategic outlook. The 33-page strategy, unveiled by the Trump administration this week, frames Europe as a…
South Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Push Risks New Arms Race in Asia
South Korea’s long-standing ambition to operate nuclear-powered submarines is accelerating after U.S. President Donald Trump signalled his support — a shift that could reshape the balance of power in Asia and ignite a regional contest beneath the waves. For decades,…
Trump Rejects Maduro’s Exit Requests as Venezuela Leader Faces Shrinking Options
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is facing rapidly diminishing options for a negotiated exit, after a brief phone call with former US President Donald Trump resulted in the rejection of nearly all his demands, according to multiple sources familiar with the…
Japanese Concerts in Shanghai Abruptly Stopped as Political Dispute Escalates
A series of Japanese music events in Shanghai were suddenly cancelled over the weekend, triggering widespread criticism from fans and adding cultural fallout to the growing political rift between China and Japan. The most dramatic moment occurred on Friday when…
Hong Kong High-Rise Fire: 44 Dead, Hundreds Missing as Blaze Rips Through Tai Po Towers
At least 44 people have died and hundreds remain unaccounted for after a catastrophic fire tore through multiple high-rise buildings in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. Officials confirmed that 279 residents are still missing, with emergency teams racing to find…
Italy Passes Landmark Law Defining Femicide as a Distinct Crime Punishable by Life Sentence
Italy has adopted a landmark law that officially classifies femicide — the gender-motivated killing of women — as a distinct criminal offence punishable by an automatic life sentence. The unanimous vote in the Italian parliament marks a historic moment in…
Australian Senate Suspends Pauline Hanson Over Burqa Incident
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been suspended from the Australian Senate for seven days after refusing to apologise for wearing a burqa during a parliamentary sitting. The controversial act drew sharp criticism across political lines and renewed debate over…
China’s Premier Calls for Stronger Cooperation With Germany in Key Strategic Sectors
China’s Premier Li Qiang has called for deeper collaboration with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz across a range of strategic industries, including new energy, smart manufacturing, biomedicine, hydrogen energy, and intelligent driving. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the…
Paris Court Halts Auction of Historic Pascal Calculator Amid Heritage Dispute
Paris Court Blocks Auction of Rare Pascal Calculator A Paris administrative court has temporarily stopped the scheduled auction of La Pascaline, one of the earliest-known mechanical calculators, ruling that the centuries-old device cannot be exported until a final legal decision…