G7 explores coordinated push to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven and key partner economies have opened fresh talks on reducing their dependence on Chinese rare earths, as concerns grow over supply security for industries ranging from defence to clean energy. The discussions took…
‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ Dominate Golden Globes 2026
Hollywood awards season kicked off in style as One Battle After Another and Hamnet emerged as the biggest winners at the Golden Globe Awards ceremony held in Beverly Hills on Sunday night. The dark comedy One Battle After Another secured…
Iran Protests Intensify as Thousands Rally Against Clerical Rule in Tehran and Major Cities
Iran Protests Escalate as Demonstrators Flood Streets Nationwide Large-scale anti-government demonstrations erupted across Tehran and dozens of other Iranian cities on Thursday night, marking one of the most significant challenges to the country’s clerical leadership in recent years. Videos verified…
Russian Missile Attacks Trigger Massive Power Outages in Southeastern Ukraine
Russian missile strikes overnight have caused near-total power outages across parts of southeastern Ukraine, according to officials from Ukraine’s energy ministry, deepening concerns over winter disruptions to essential services. Power Grid Severely Hit in Key Regions In a statement shared…
UK and France Ready to Deploy Troops to Ukraine After Ceasefire
The United Kingdom and France have said they are prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine if a ceasefire is reached, marking a significant step in European security planning amid ongoing peace negotiations with Russia. The announcement followed a high-level summit…
Gold Price Jumps as Maduro Detention Raises Global Risk Concerns
Gold prices surged in early Asian trading on Monday as investors moved toward safe-haven assets following the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States, an event that has intensified geopolitical uncertainty. Spot gold climbed around 1.8% to…
England’s Leadership Gap Exposed as Ashes Pressure Mounts on Captain
England’s Ashes campaign has laid bare a growing concern inside the dressing room: too much responsibility resting on one set of shoulders. The captain has spoken candidly about the physical and mental toll of touring Australia, acknowledging the strain of…
US Claims Maduro Ousted After Overnight Military Operation in Venezuela
The United States carried out overnight military strikes in Venezuela and has taken President Nicolás Maduro into custody, according to a statement released early Saturday by US President Donald Trump. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said…
Venezuela Signals Openness to US Talks as Anti-Drug Operations Escalate
Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has indicated that Caracas is prepared to open channels of communication with the United States on issues including drug trafficking, oil exports, and migration, even as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. Speaking during…
Eurostar Disruptions Continue After Channel Tunnel Power Failure Ahead of New Year
Eurostar delays stretched into a second consecutive day on Wednesday as rail operators worked to restore normal services following a major power failure inside the Channel Tunnel, leaving thousands of passengers facing uncertainty during peak New Year travel. The disruption…