insert_link World King Charles to host U.S. President Donald Trump in September King Charles Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle from 17 to 19 September. The official visit will mark Trump’s second trip to the United Kingdom, following his 2019 state visit during the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. U.S. media reports that while the visit is expected to include […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link World Haiti’s gang violence crisis leaves thousands dead UN Human Rights Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani A United Nations report has revealed that nearly 5,000 people have been killed in Haiti since October 2024 amid escalating gang violence. UN spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani warns that the crisis is spreading beyond Port‑au‑Prince, amplifying displacement and trafficking threats. Shamdasani highlighted the crisis, pinpointing an October massacre in Port‑Saint‑Denis (Pont‑Sondé) as a turning point. She warned of escalating gang control extending beyond the […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics EU and U.S. near preliminary trade deal In a push to head off looming tariffs, the European Union and the United States are nearing agreement on a preliminary trade framework, with both sides reportedly accepting a 10% baseline reciprocal tariff. This tentative deal aligns with U.S. President Trump’s threat to reinstate higher tariffs after a July 9 cutoff date. According to Reuters, the U.S. expects a flat 10% tariff on most EU goods unless further specific agreements […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link World Myanmar refugees flee clashes into India’s Mizoram State A renewed wave of refugees has crossed from Myanmar into India’s northeastern state of Mizoram amid fierce clashes between two anti-junta Chin militias, Indian officials confirm. Since 2 July, approximately 3,600 to 4,400 refugees—mainly from Chin State—have arrived in border villages like Zokhawthar, Vaphai, and Saikhumphai, seeking safety from the violence . The conflict involves the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) and the rival Chinland Defence Force–Hualngoram (CDF-H), both affiliated with […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link World Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Washington, D.C. — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize during their White House meeting on 7 July. Netanyahu presented a letter supporting the nomination, citing Trump’s “pivotal role” in brokering diplomatic advances, including the normalization of relations between Israel and several Arab nations. The announcement came as both leaders met amidst high-stakes negotiations to secure a ceasefire […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link World Severe storms batter Europe, Hungary among hardest hit Severe thunderstorms swept through Central and Eastern Europe this week, unleashing powerful winds, intense hail, and heavy rainfall. Hungary bore the brunt of the weather, with storm systems causing widespread damage to infrastructure, uprooting trees, and disrupting travel. Wind gusts exceeding 130 km/h have left some 150,000 homes without power and temporarily shutting down Budapest Airport and rail services around Lake Balaton. This is as roofs were torn off buildings—including […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link World Sabotage not ruled out in Air India crash Photo: Reuters India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has confirmed that investigators are exploring all possible causes, including sabotage, in the investigation into the June 12 crash of Air India Flight AI‑171, per junior minister Murlidhar Mohol. The Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed into a residential area minutes after takeoff, killing an estimated 241 passengers and crew and injuring residents on the ground. One passenger survived the […] today30 June, 2025
insert_link World France’s supercell storms kill two after heatwave Photo: Lemonde France has been rocked by a deadly one-two punch: a blistering heatwave followed by fierce supercell storms. The powerful weather systems, triggered by extreme atmospheric instability, uprooted trees and unleashed winds reaching 120 km/h or more. At least 17 others sustained injuries, including four in serious condition from falling debris. The storms rolled from the Pyrenees toward Normandy, unleashing torrential rain, hail often as large as tennis balls, and […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link World EU Summit underway in Brussels European leaders. Photo: Euronews Leaders of the European Union convened in Brussels today for a one-day summit to address the escalating crisis in the Middle East and a range of geopolitical challenges. Most heads of state arrived directly from the NATO summit in The Hague, where allies pledged to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, aligning with U.S. demands for a stronger collective defense posture. […] today26 June, 2025
