Germany and Spain clash over EU budget priorities
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and four other EU leaders are pushing back against Spain’s finance minister in a growing dispute over the bloc’s next long-term
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EU Warns Turkey to Fix Waste‑Treatment or Face Plastic Trade Ban
The European Union has issued a formal warning to Turkey, demanding immediate improvements in its waste‑treatment infrastructure. The notice, delivered in early
South Korea Vows No Military Deployment to Middle East
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has firmly stated that Seoul will not send troops to the Middle East. This decision aims to prevent the nation from becomin
Pimco CEO Sees Bond Yields Falling After Middle East Resolution
Emmanuel Roman, chief executive officer of Pimco, stated on September 20, 2026, that current interest rate levels are favorable for the firm. He argued that the
Qatar Leader Outlines Vision for Global Economic Cooperation
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani addressed global economic challenges in New York. He spoke at the Qatar Economic Foru
Houthis Warn Against Joining Saudi War Effort
In a significant diplomatic shift, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have cautioned against aligning with Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s escalating civil conflict. Mohamed al-
Iran Outlines Demands for De-escalation Amid Rising Global Oil Prices
Tehran has formally communicated new conditions aimed at curbing its ongoing shadow conflict with the United States. This diplomatic shift occurs as regional te
Former Chilean President Bachelet Ends UN Secretary‑General Bid After Security Council Setback
Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet announced on Saturday that she is withdrawing from the race to become the next United Nations secretary‑general. The
Badenoch slams PM over Europe policy as Tory pressure mounts
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of avoiding tough decisions on European security, urging him to boost defence spending during a sp
Greenpeace Investigates Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Power Lines
Environmental group Greenpeace has released a new investigation regarding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The report focuses on the condition o
Researcher warns strict age limits needed for children on social media
A European Union research body announced Thursday that children under a certain age should be barred from using major social platforms. The lead researcher said
Hezbollah defends its arsenal amid Lebanese political deadlock
In Beirut, the Lebanese government faces a critical impasse regarding military strategy. Hezbollah has formally justified retaining its weapons. The group cites