International
International
France opens probe into Epstein human trafficking and tax fraud significant legal news in Europe
France has launched twin criminal investigations into alleged human trafficking and tax fraud linked to the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein,
Waqar WashingtonFebruary 25, 2026
Ramadan begins in Gaza amid the ruins of hit mosques, new holy month starts under challenging conditions
Ramadan has begun in Gaza under the shadow of vast destruction, with many Palestinians welcoming the holy month among
Waqar WashingtonFebruary 25, 2026
UN rights chief alarms after drone strikes kill civilians in Sudan, human rights concerns mount
The UN’s top human rights official has raised urgent alarm after a series of drone strikes by rival forces in Sudan killed scores...
Waqar WashingtonFebruary 25, 2026
Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir launches in 22 languages survivor’s story of overcoming sexual violence gains global attention
Gisèle Pelicot’s new memoir, released simultaneously in 22 languages, is rapidly becoming a landmark in the global conversation about sexual violence,
Waqar WashingtonFebruary 20, 2026
Japan’s elected leader Takaichi aims to boost US economic ties cooperation on rare earths and economic security
Japan’s reelected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is moving quickly to deepen economic ties with the United States,
Waqar WashingtonFebruary 20, 2026
Lunar New Year 2026 celebrated worldwide with fire horse festivities global celebrations from Beijing to New York.
Lunar New Year 2026 has arrived with vibrant Fire Horse festivities, as communities from Beijing to New York welcomed a new lunar cycle...
Waqar WashingtonFebruary 19, 2026
Australia to ban citizen from returning under rare terror law, nation uses rarely-used security powers to block return of a suspect from Syria
Australia has invoked rare counter-terrorism powers to temporarily ban one of its citizens from returning home from a Syrian detention camp,
Waqar WashingtonFebruary 19, 2026
US Deploys 50 Fighter Jets to Middle East as High-Stakes Iran Nuclear Talks Press On
The United States has deployed more than 50 advanced fighter jets to the Middle East, even as indirect nuclear talks with Iran continue...
Waqar WashingtonFebruary 19, 2026
NYC Mayor Mamdani unveils record $122B budget amid storm criticism
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has rolled out a record-shattering proposed budget of roughly 122 billion dollars, drawing intense scrutiny over tax...
Waqar WashingtonFebruary 17, 2026
Mexican Mine Worker Abductions Raise Security Concerns
The recent abduction and killing of Mexican mine workers in Sinaloa has raised serious security concerns about cartel violence, state protection, and the...
Waqar WashingtonFebruary 17, 2026
