Sri Lanka’s nationwide electricity failure on the 17th began with the sudden loss of 187 megawatts of power from the first generating unit of the Lakvijaya coal-fired power station in Norochcholai, according
US companies faced more than $40 billion in damages from lawsuits last year, with the average jury award against corporate defendants skyrocketing to a record $65.7 million, up from $41.7 million in
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is making a bold and risky bet on peace with the Kurds, following an unprecedented call from jailed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Öcalan for his
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European leaders have thrown their support behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his heated Oval Office confrontation with Donald Trump, but the widening divide between Kyiv and Washington has left Europe facing
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Pope Francis has suffered a serious health setback after experiencing a bronchial spasm on Friday, leaving him reliant on a ventilator to assist his breathing. The Vatican confirmed that while the 88-year-old
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A controversial new claim by New York Times bestselling author Richard Poe suggests that the United Kingdom played a pivotal role in provoking World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution to further
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Pope Francis continues his recovery from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, as speculation about his health, potential resignation, and the possibility of a conclave intensifies. The Vatican reported that the 88-year-old
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Japan has recorded its lowest birth rate in 125 years, with only 720,988 babies born in 2024, marking a 5% decline from the previous year. Despite ongoing government initiatives aimed at encouraging
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The financial success of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama is drawing renewed scrutiny, with critics questioning the rapid rise in their net worth since leaving the White House.
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President Donald Trump has appointed Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, a decorated battlefield trauma specialist, as his personal physician, highlighting concerns over potential threats against him. The move underscores Trump’s security team’s focus
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Ghana’s newly elected President, John Mahama, is calling for a reassessment of the country’s three-year, $3bn agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a deal forged by the previous administration. Mahama, who
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A 600-year-old tradition in the Belgian town of Geraardsbergen has been halted after new animal welfare laws banned the practice of drinking live fish in wine, sparking protests from local traditionalists. The
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The Ukrainian parliament was unable to pass a resolution supporting President Volodymyr Zelensky’s continued leadership during a visit by senior European Union officials on Monday. The failure to secure a majority came
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Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed on Monday that Russia and the United States are in talks regarding “major” joint economic projects, marking a significant shift in the relationship between the two countries.
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Tara Reade, a former congressional staffer who accused President Joe Biden of sexual assault, has amended her tort complaint against U.S. agencies and officials. This amendment follows the recent appointment of Kash
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New findings from China’s Zhurong rover suggest that Mars may have once been home to sunlit beaches with lapping waves and a warmer climate. Ground-penetrating radar aboard the rover uncovered layers of
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