International Politics

The United Nations (UN) is considering a massive overhaul that would merge major departments and shift resources globally in a reform to streamline the body.   The restructuring was contained in an internal memo prepared by senior…

As tensions build between India and Pakistan over last week’s deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir, the focus is now turning to whether military conflict is a likelihood between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Though officials don’t expect…

President Donald Trump is signaling a shift in how the United States engages with its key military allies in Asia, suggesting that troop deployments in Japan and South Korea may become bargaining chips in ongoing trade negotiations, Reuters…

Elon Musk has taken the top spot on Forbes’ 39th annual World’s Billionaires list, surpassing French luxury mogul Bernard Arnault. Musk’s net worth skyrocketed 75% to $342 billion, driven by rising valuations of xAI, SpaceX and a strong…

Former Central banker Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s next prime minister on Friday morning along with his cabinet, the governor general’s office announced on Wednesday. The new Liberal leader had promised a “seamless and quick”…

Canada will slap tariffs on US imports beginning Tuesday in response to levies pledged by President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday, adding “there is no justification” for Washington’s actions. “Should American…

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday, without citing evidence, that "certain classes of people" in South Africa were being treated "very badly" and that he would cut off funding for the country until the matter is investigated.…

On the first day of his new term, President Donald Trump signed orders ranging from climate to immigration, along with sweeping pardons for many of those who stormed the capital on January 6, 2021. Some of his orders delivered on promises…

Tech billionaires Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos were among those who joined Donald Trump at his inauguration church service on Monday morning. The service which took place at St John’s Church also had several key figures in Donald Trump’s…

A Pakistan court on Friday convicted former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in a landmark graft case, sentencing Khan to 14 years in prison. Khan has been held in custody since August 2023 charged with around…