Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested Over Epstein-Linked Misconduct
A former senior British royal was taken into custody Thursday in connection with allegations of misconduct tied to his links with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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South Korea’s Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life for Insurrection
Former president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment after a court found him guilty of insurrection linked to his December 2024 declaration of martial law.
Newly Released Epstein Files Reveal Alleged Global Corruption Network
Investigative journalists said today that newly released documents expose a global web of corruption linking powerful figures in royalty, banking, and the technology sector across multiple continents. Epstein files, made public this week by an international consortium of reporters, detail…
Russia Hosts Cuban Foreign Minister as They Urge U.S. to Lift Cuba Blockade
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodríguez, in Moscow today. Russia is urging the US to lift its blockade as Cuba faces its worst fuel shortage in decades.
Trump Family Files to Trademark “Presidential Airports”
The Trump Organization has filed for trademark rights today to use the President's name on airports. The filings cover everything from airport naming rights to related travel bags and flight suits.
Peru’s Congress Removes Interim President
In a shock vote today, Peru's Congress removed interim President José Jerí from office. The country remains in a deep political crisis as lawmakers scramble to appoint a successor.
Modi Opens Global AI Governance Summit in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the summit in Delhi today. The event has drawn world leaders and tech giants to discuss global AI governance.
Israel Approves Plan to Register West Bank Land as State Property
The Israeli government has officially approved a process to register land in Area C of the occupied West Bank as "state property," a move that has already sparked swift international condemnation this afternoon.
Iran’s Top Diplomat Meets IAEA Chief in Geneva Ahead of U.S. Nuclear Talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister met with the head of the UN nuclear watchdog (IAEA) this evening in Geneva. This serves as a high-stakes prelude to direct second-round talks with the U.S. scheduled for tomorrow.
India: Supreme Court Challenges New Data Law
The Supreme Court has referred petitions to a Constitution Bench, arguing that the new Digital Personal Data Protection Act is being used to "cripple" the public's Right to Information (RTI).
