World leaders are responding cautiously to US President Donald Trump’s latest international initiative: a “Board of Peace” that invites countries to pay US$1 billion (RM4.05 billion) for a permanent seat. Analysts say the plan resembles a pay-to-play version of the United Nations Security Council, raising eyebrows across the globe. The White House reportedly reached out […]
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Spain is in shock after a tragic collision between two high-speed trains in Andalusia, leaving 21 people dead and more than 70 injured. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez described it as a “night of deep pain” for the nation. The accident occurred Sunday evening near Adamuz, as a Malaga-to-Madrid train derailed and crossed onto the opposite […]
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A tense White House meeting yesterday between US and Danish officials did little to ease the growing friction over Greenland, as President Donald Trump reaffirmed his desire to bring the Danish territory under American control. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary […]
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Venezuela is looking toward a “new era” of politics and reconciliation, according to interim President Delcy Rodriguez, following the dramatic ouster of former leader Nicolas Maduro by US forces on January 3. At her first press conference since Maduro’s capture, Rodriguez presented herself as a unifying figure, signaling hope for a more tolerant and inclusive […]
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Qatar has issued a stark warning over rising tensions between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that any military escalation could have devastating consequences for the Middle East. The caution came after Washington hinted at potential strikes in response to Iran’s recent crackdown on nationwide protests. “We understand that any escalation… would have catastrophic results […]
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Costa Rica is grappling with a shocking security alert just days before its national elections. Authorities revealed yesterday that a plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves was uncovered, highlighting rising tensions as the Central American nation heads to the polls. Jorge Torres, head of the Directorate of Intelligence and National Security, confirmed that a “confidential […]
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The Trump administration has released new federal nutrition guidelines urging Americans to reduce highly processed foods and added sugars—but also surprisingly recommending red meat and full-fat dairy, foods that many nutrition experts have previously advised limiting. The updated guidance emphasizes protein more heavily than previous editions, presenting a flipped-pyramid visual that places meat, dairy, and […]
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The Cuban government has strongly condemned a US operation in Venezuela that resulted in the deaths of 32 Cuban nationals, all reportedly members of Cuba’s armed forces and intelligence services, during an attempt to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In an official statement released on Sunday, Havana expressed profound grief and announced two days of […]
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has alleged that the United States carried out an air strike on what he described as a suspected cocaine-processing site in the Venezuelan port city of Maracaibo. In a post shared on X, Petro said the site may have been involved in transforming coca paste into cocaine. His remarks followed comments […]
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Yemen has entered a tense new phase after the head of the country’s presidential council declared a nationwide state of emergency on Tuesday. The move follows major territorial advances by separatist forces reportedly backed by the United Arab Emirates, escalating uncertainty in an already fragile nation. In a formal statement, the council leader confirmed that […]
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