Merz Falls Short in First Bundestag Vote for Chancellor, Raising Political Uncertainty

Merz Falls Short in First Bundestag Vote for Chancellor, Raising Political Uncertainty

Despite being the frontrunner and leading a coalition with the SPD that holds a combined 328 seats—well above the 316 needed for a majority—Merz received only 310 votes, six short of the required thre...

Hometown Pride and Vatican Politics: Mixed Hopes for Cardinal Tagle’s Papal Candidacy

Hometown Pride and Vatican Politics: Mixed Hopes for Cardinal Tagle’s Papal Candidacy

Sister Marilena Narvaez, 83, a Catholic nun who has known Tagle since his childhood, admits she does not pray for his election

Cornell University Students Protest with Giant Gaza Banner

Cornell University Students Protest with Giant Gaza Banner

Students at Cornell University in Ithaca defiantly hung a 9-meter (30-foot) banner from the famous McGraw Tower that read "GAZA" in bright red letters.

Philippines Intercepts Chinese Vessel Conducting Unauthorized Research in EEZ

Philippines Intercepts Chinese Vessel Conducting Unauthorized Research in EEZ

The vessel, identified as the Chinese Research Vessel Tan Suo 3, was first detected on May 1, 2025, approximately 92 nautical miles off the northern coast of Ilocos

Trump Proposes Reopening Alcatraz Prison for Violent Offenders

Trump Proposes Reopening Alcatraz Prison for Violent Offenders

Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed the newly rebuilt Alcatraz would house some of the nation’s most dangerous criminals and violent offenders

Trump Reignites Controversy Over Greenland, Hints at Military Action

Trump Reignites Controversy Over Greenland, Hints at Military Action

Speaking to journalist Kristen Welker, Trump stated, “I don’t rule it out,” referring to the prospect of Greenland becoming part of the United States

IMF Projects Modest Economic Growth for Turkmenistan Through 2026

IMF Projects Modest Economic Growth for Turkmenistan Through 2026

The latest projections align with the IMF's previous outlook released in October 2024, showing no significant change in the country's growth forecast

Trump Calls for a Fair Trade Deal with China

Trump Calls for a Fair Trade Deal with China

U.S. President Trump, aboard Air Force One, says talks with China are ongoing, but there must be a fair deal.

RSF Launches Drone Strike Near Port Sudan Airport, Army Confirms

RSF Launches Drone Strike Near Port Sudan Airport, Army Confirms

According to the army, the RSF deployed multiple drones to strike the area, hitting a cargo warehouse, an ammunition depot, and several nearby civilian structures

Mexican President Rejects Trump’s Offer to Deploy US Troops Against Drug Cartels

Mexican President Rejects Trump’s Offer to Deploy US Troops Against Drug Cartels

Speaking at a public event, Sheinbaum said Trump made the offer during a recent phone call, but she firmly rejected it, stressing the importance of national sovereignty