Senate Republicans Block Resolution Limiting Trump’s Authority to Strike Venezuela
U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday narrowly blocked a bipartisan resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before launching any military attack on Venezuela. The measure, defeated 51–49 largely along...
Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration’s Passport Policy Restricting Gender Identity Designations
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to enforce a policy requiring that all U.S. passports list only a person’s sex assigned at birth, reversing decades of practice permitting gender identity...
Nancy Pelosi to Retire After Four Decades in Congress, Marking End of an Era
Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and a towering figure in American politics, announced she will not seek reelection in 2026. The 85-year-old Democrat from...
Venezuelan Bonds Surge Over 80% Amid Hopes of Regime Change, But Rally Faces Uncertainty
Venezuela, a nation long crippled by economic mismanagement and international sanctions, has stunned investors this year with an over 80% surge in the value of its dollar bonds — the highest returns among emerging...
Nations Brace for Possible U.S. Disruption at COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil
As world leaders gather for the U.N. COP30 climate summit in Brazil, several governments are preparing for possible disruptions from the Trump administration — even without U.S. officials in attendance. The White House confirmed...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Files Complaint After Being Groped in Public, Calls for Stronger Harassment Laws
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has filed a complaint against a man who groped her and attempted to kiss her during a public walk in Mexico City, an incident that was caught on video and...
African, Caribbean, and Pacific States Seek Extension of WTO Digital Duty Moratorium
A coalition of African, Caribbean, and Pacific nations has proposed extending the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) long-standing moratorium on customs duties for digital transmissions, according to a WTO document released on Thursday. The proposal,...
Nippon Steel Forecasts 14% Profit Drop Amid U.S. Market Headwinds and Brazil Exit
Japan’s largest steelmaker, Nippon Steel Corp (5401.T), has projected a 14% decline in annual profit before one-offs for the current fiscal year, citing significant challenges in the U.S. market. The company expects an underlying...
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case on Legality of Trump’s Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday began hearing arguments over the legality of former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, a case that could reshape the balance of presidential power and global trade. Lower courts...
India’s Kavya Bali Wins Miss Asia 2025 Title at Glittering Finale
In a grand evening filled with elegance and cultural celebration, Kavya Bali from India claimed the Miss Asia 2025 title at the Gokulam Convention Centre, Kochi. The event, conceptualized and organized by Pegasus Global...