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Trump Withdraws US from Global Minimum Tax Agreement, Citing Sovereignty and Competitiveness

US President Donald Trump has announced that the global corporate minimum tax agreement brokered in 2021 under the Biden administration "has no force or effect" in the United States,...

Djokovic Outlasts Alcaraz in Late-Night Thriller to Reach Australian Open Semi-Finals

Novak Djokovic showcased his mastery at Melbourne Park once again with a late-night victory...

Scotland’s Sione Tuipulotu Ruled Out of Six Nations; Scott Cummings’ Participation in Doubt

Scotland’s Six Nations campaign has suffered two significant blows, with captain Sione Tuipulotu ruled...

Trump’s Cryptocurrency Soars to $10 Billion in Market Value, Sparking Debate

Donald Trump's newly launched cryptocurrency, $TRUMP, surged to over $10 billion in market value...

Trump Vows to Save TikTok with Executive Order, Proposes Joint Venture with 50% U.S. Ownership

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to issue an executive order upon taking...

US President Optimistic on Ceasefire Negotiations, But Hamas Spokesman Disputes Claims

US President Joe Biden expressed optimism on Friday about the ongoing ceasefire negotiations involving the US, Qatar, and Egypt. Speaking to reporters, Biden indicated...

Conservatives Call for Investigation into Labour’s Civil Service Appointments

The Conservative Party has raised concerns over the appointment of several senior civil servants by the Labour government, alleging potential breaches of hiring rules...

UN Urges Russia to Allow Access to Attack-Hit Regions as Ukraine Advances

The United Nations Human Rights Office has called on Russia to grant access to regions affected by recent Ukrainian cross-border attacks, marking a significant...

Irish President Higgins Urges Immediate Action After Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School

President Michael D. Higgins has called for urgent action following an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school that was housing displaced families. The...

Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School-Known Shelter Claims 80 Lives

The number of fatalities from an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school-turned-shelter has risen to 80, according to Palestinian health officials. The attack...

UK Policing Minister Warns of Potential New Protests Amidst Recent Unrest

The UK government’s policing minister has raised concerns about the possibility of new protests in the coming days, despite a relatively calm night following...

Elon Musk’s X Files Lawsuit Against Companies Over Advertising Boycott

Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, has initiated legal action against several companies after they ceased advertising on the social network. The tech...

Bangladesh’s President Dissolves Parliament After Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Flees Amid Violent Unrest

In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin has dissolved parliament, setting the stage for an interim government following the resignation and...

Far-Right Violence Across the UK Should Be Classified as Terrorism, Says Former Counter-Terror Chief

Neil Basu, the former head of counter-terrorism for the UK, has urged that the recent far-right violence seen across the country should be classified...

Escalating Violence Across England Prompts Emergency Response Meeting

London — Riots continued to escalate in towns and cities across England on Sunday, prompting police to condemn the "staggering" level of violence. Prime Minister...

UK Prime Minister to Hold Emergency Meeting Amid Escalating Riots Targeting Asylum Seeker Hotels

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to convene a Cobra emergency response meeting today as violence continues to escalate, with rioters attempting to...

Irish Peacekeepers in South Lebanon Face Rising Tensions Amid Regional Conflict

The commander overseeing Irish peacekeepers in South Lebanon has described the situation in the region as "tense and volatile," with growing concerns about a...

Protests Surge in Venezuela as Opposition Leader Denounces Election Results

Venezuelans continue to take to the streets in large numbers as the political crisis deepens following President Nicolás Maduro’s contested election victory. The electoral...

UK Faces Widespread Protests and Violence Amid Rising Tensions

Riot police clashed with protesters across the UK on Friday, as authorities prepare for further unrest following the killing of three young girls at...

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