Editorial
🇺🇸 The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Michael Cohen’s appeal to revive his lawsuit against Donald Trump, alleging retaliation for writing a book critical
🇲🇩 Moldova’s President Maia Sandu declared a hard-fought victory after a narrow 50.46% win in the EU accession referendum, despite allegations of Russia-backed meddling. Sandu,
🇦🇺 Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe fiercely confronted King Charles during his Canberra visit, accusing him of “genocide” and demanding a return of stolen land and
🇻🇳 Vietnam restores its “four pillar” power-sharing system with the appointment of President Luong Cuong, aiming to prevent the rise of a single strongman. This
🇺🇸 Paul Whelan recounts the harsh, monotonous conditions of his five-year imprisonment in Russia, enduring filthy labor camps, sham trials, and failed prisoner swaps. Now
🇺🇸 U.S. Envoy Amos Hochstein warns Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah has spiraled “out of control,” urging the enforcement of U.N. Resolution 1701 to deescalate the
🇷🇸 In a rare call, Serbia’s Vucic thanks Putin for ensuring winter gas supplies, reaffirming close ties despite EU pressure. Serbia maintains its refusal to
🇧🇩 Devastating floods ravage Bangladesh, destroying 1.1M tons of rice and forcing increased imports amid soaring food prices. The interim government grapples with stabilizing costs
🇵🇸 Israeli airstrike decimates Beit Lahiya, killing or burying 87 Palestinians. Gaza health ministry reports rescue efforts crippled by ongoing military operations. UN envoy condemns
