Friedrich Merz is facing renewed pressure within Germany’s governing Christian Democratic Union (CDU) after a series of poor regional election results, with senior figures in the party calling for changes to its
Singapore has unveiled its most ambitious Budget yet, setting aside a record $154.7 billion to bolster economic competitiveness, invest in artificial intelligence (AI), and provide expanded support for families and workers. Announced
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President Trump’s chief military strategist, Elbridge Colby, is calling for a radical shift in NATO’s approach, insisting the alliance should operate on “partnership, not dependency,” with European nations, Britain, and Canada increasing
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Children in England will be allowed to socially transition at school—with parental consent—under new government guidance designed to clarify schools’ legal duties, according to reporting by The Times UK. The guidance instructs
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The BBC will face a £10 billion lawsuit from former President Donald Trump next February, after a Florida judge denied the corporation’s motion to dismiss the case or delay proceedings. The lawsuit
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On Thursday, the 13th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh were marred by tragedy as at least nine people, including a prominent BNP leader and a polling officer, lost their lives in incidents spanning
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly designated his teenage daughter, Kim Ju-ae, as his successor, South Korean lawmakers said Thursday, citing information from the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Lawmakers Lee Seong-kweun
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What does India’s recently presented Union Budget signify beyond its ledger of receipts and expenditures? Can it confront structural constraints, manage the trade imbalance, and sustain domestic financial stability in an increasingly
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The United States and China are preparing to prolong their fragile trade ceasefire, as President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Beijing for a high-stakes summit aimed
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In the early hours of a winter morning in Ghaziabad’s Sahibabad area, the stillness of Bharat City housing society was shattered by a sound residents would later describe as unimaginable. Three sisters,
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The United States has quietly established a new military foothold in the Philippines through a rotational deployment designed to support the Typhon missile system, a move analysts say reflects Washington’s intensifying effort
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After a year of mounting pressure from both Washington and Beijing, Panama has taken a decisive step to reclaim control over the infrastructure that defines its global importance, moving to distance itself
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A wave of high-profile resignations from leading artificial intelligence companies is exposing deepening internal tensions over how rapidly the technology is being developed and monetized, with former insiders warning that commercial incentives
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India has unveiled a historic defense budget of 7.85 trillion rupees, or about $86.7 billion, marking one of the most significant military spending increases in its modern history and underscoring growing security
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The inner financial world of a multibillionaire is rarely visible to the public, but newly scrutinized documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations have opened an unusual window into how vast fortunes
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On the anniversary of the 1979 revolution that transformed Iran from a monarchy into an Islamic republic, the country finds itself haunted by striking historical parallels. Reporting highlighted by The Times (UK)
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