The death toll from severe flooding in the northeastern Indian state of Assam has risen to 78, with more than 1.1 million people affected by the disaster. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) provided an update on the flood situation across the state. In a statement posted on its official social media account, the...
U.S. President Donald Trump said he told Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting at the White House that the war in Ukraine needs to come to an end. Trump also emphasized that he maintains “good relationships” with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said...
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected allegations that Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) violated Romanian airspace, stating that the claims are unfounded and announcing that Moscow will respond to Bucharest’s decision to expel a Russian diplomat. Russia firmly denied Romania’s accusations of violating its airspace. In a statement, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova...
As Europe experiences one of the worst wildfire seasons in its history, the Financial Times has reported that the number of Canadair amphibious firefighting aircraft — considered critical for combating forest fires — is proving insufficient. Expanding fires, particularly in France and Spain, have reignited debate over Europe’s preparedness for climate-related extreme weather events. According...
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), by a vote of 51 to 47, despite objections from Democratic lawmakers. Following the Senate vote, Walter Jay Clayton was officially confirmed as the nation’s Director of National Intelligence. A total of 51 senators voted in favor of...
The administration of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has published a publicly accessible database containing the names and addresses of property owners who could be affected by the newly implemented “pied-à-terre” tax, which applies to second homes that are not used as a primary residence. The decision has drawn criticism over concerns about the...
Diplomats from the United States Mission to the United Nations (UN) walked out of a UN Security Council meeting in protest during the speech of the French representative. On Monday, diplomats from the U.S. Permanent Mission to the UN left the Security Council chamber while the French representative was addressing the Council. Throughout France’s statement,...
The Chinese government has argued that the new tariffs imposed by the United States on the grounds of “forced labor” are inconsistent with the principles of international trade and has called for their removal. China has criticized the additional tariffs announced by the United States on 60 trading partners over allegations of forced labor. Beijing...
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will achieve all the objectives of its special military operation, stressing that “no one can bring the Russian people to their knees. That has never happened, and it never will.” Putin made the remarks during a meeting at the Kremlin with members of the 8th State Duma whose terms...
Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s health has become the subject of renewed attention following a report by The Washington Post. According to the newspaper, Biden is continuing treatment for metastatic prostate cancer and has experienced noticeable weight loss as a result of both the disease and its treatment. Biden remains under treatment for metastatic prostate...