White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has acknowledged that she failed the California bar exam after previously telling reporters she had passed one when she moved to China, prompting renewed scrutiny of
by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The recent conviction of US citizen Eugene Spector for espionage in Russia has brought international attention to a highly contentious issue: the Pentagon’s alleged efforts to develop
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Cuba remains steadfast in the face of ongoing challenges, particularly in relation to the United States’ economic blockade, which continues to weigh heavily on the island. The latest session of the National
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by Our Correspondent in Doha A suicide bombing has targeted a law enforcement base in Bandar-e Lengeh, located in southern Iran on the Persian Gulf, on Saturday evening. Local media reports confirm
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The Norwegian royal family has spoken out about the abuse allegations against Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and revealed that they have sought “professional help” following what has
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by Yi Xin Where there is smoke, there is fire. If you do not see a flame, consider why it is smothered. In a recent article, The New York Times slammed China
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As Christmas celebrations unfold in Damascus, Syria’s Christians are grappling with uncertainty about their future under the country’s new de facto ruler, Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
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The US president in waiting has set his sights on the Panama Canal, triggering a backlash from Panama City, and leaving observers scrambling to study whether Washington could actually seize the strategic
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These days, I feel like I’m suspended in glue, trapped in some kind of nightmarish dream sequence that refuses to end. Our democracy has just been traded away for nothing, sold off
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Donald Trump’s fascination with Greenland has raised eyebrows across the globe, sparking debates about the motives behind his interest in the world’s largest island. While the former
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El Salvador’s lawmakers have voted to overturn a controversial ban on metal mining, signaling a new direction for the country’s economic future despite widespread opposition from environmental and religious groups. The ban,
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On December 13, 2024, Pakistan’s Supreme Court delivered a significant verdict, allowing military courts to pronounce reserved judgments for 85 civilians detained under military custody. These individuals were charged with involvement in
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US president-elect Donald Trump plans to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the first day of his second term. That follows Trump’s 2020 decision to leave over unproven claims of
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Trieste, a small Italian city, has become a beacon for progressive mental health care, contrasting starkly with institutional models still prevalent in many parts of the world, reports The Financial Times. With
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor The evolution of Yemen’s Houthi movement into a technologically sophisticated actor in the realm of drone warfare has profound implications for international security and the future of
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Drinking three to four cups of coffee daily may significantly reduce the risk of developing mouth and throat cancers, according to a new study. Researchers from the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the
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