North Koreaβs supreme leader Kim Jong Un has been re-appointed as general secretary of the ruling Workersβ Party of Korea at the Ninth Party Congress, cementing his unchallenged control over the isolated state and setting the stage for policy priorities including economic development and national defense.
Project 2025 has emerged as a guiding blueprint for key policy shifts in the second Trump administration, influencing decisions on immigration enforcement, Venezuela strategy, border security and executive branch restructuring. Analysts say more than half of its recommendations have transitioned from plan to practice, marking a significant shift in U.S. domestic and foreign policy.
University students in Iran have reignited mass dissent across multiple cities, launching the first widespread antiβgovernment protests since a deadly and brutal crackdown left thousands dead, as campuses turn into epicenters of defiance and political confrontation.
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol received a life sentence for insurrection after a failed attempt to impose martial law, highlighting deep political fault lines.
US President Trump says he will take an indirect role in upcoming nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva, with diplomacy and military pressure shaping the negotiation.
Israelβs parliament revisits the idea of the death penalty, prompting deep splits between supporters and opponents over justice, deterrence and discrimination.
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some federal agents are set to leave Minneapolis after public backlash over the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti during a federal immigration operation.
Saudi Arabiaβs media-led accusations against the UAE have heightened Gulf tensions, reviving fears of a broader crisis and exposing deeper strategic differences between the two allies.
Vice President Vance urges Minneapolis officials to support federal immigration enforcement and cooperate with ICE to reduce unrest amid a controversial crackdown.
“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially accepted US President Donald Trumpβs invitation to join the βBoard of Peace,β marking a notable development in ongoing international diplomatic initiatives.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that he has accepted an invitation from US President Donald Trump to become a member of the newly proposed Board of Peace. According to an official statement released by Netanyahuβs office on Wednesday, the board will be composed of global leaders and influential figures aimed at shaping future international peace initiatives. The Board of Peace was initially conceived as a governing body to oversee the rebuilding and…
The Kremlin says US President Donald Trump has invited Vladimir Putin to join his proposed βBoard of Peaceβ, though Moscow is still reviewing the initiative.
Portugal votes in a closely fought presidential election as rising political fragmentation raises the likelihood of a rare runoff.
US President Donald Trump returns to Davos amid global tensions over trade, security and geopolitics, while focusing his message on US voters worried about the economy and cost of living.
Iranian authorities report over 5,000 deaths in ongoing nationwide protests, but human rights groups cite lower figures, highlighting tensions in the Kurdish regions.
Trump names Blair, Rubio, and Kushner to Gaza βBoard of Peaceβ to oversee reconstruction and development.
Iran admits heavy toll amid unrest against clerical rule Iranβs Supreme Leader **Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has publicly acknowledged for the first time that thousands of people were killed during the recent nationwide protests β a rare admission from Tehran about the scale of violence. In a speech broadcast on state media, Khamenei described some of the deaths as βinhuman and savageβ but blamed the United States and foreign actors for fueling the unrest. The demonstrations began on 28 December 2025, initially sparked by deepening economic hardship, rising inflation and a sharp fall in the value of the Iranian rial. What…
Thousands of people in Greenland and Denmark have staged demonstrations against plans by former U.S. President Donald Trump to take over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. Rallies were held in several Danish cities, including the capital Copenhagen, and in Greenlandβs capital, Nuuk. The protests coincided with a visit by a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Democratic Senator Chris Coons, who described Trumpβs statements as βnot constructive.β Trump has suggested that Greenland is critical for U.S. national security and has not ruled out acquiring the territory by force. He also announced that, from February 1, 10% tariffs will be imposed on…
