Trump Accuses BBC of ‘Defamation’ Over January 6 Edit Washington, D.C. — United States President Donald Trump has threatened to file a $1 billion defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), accusing the public broadcaster of airing an edited and misleading video of his January 6, 2021 speech that he claims distorted his remarks

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Historic Move: Syria Joins Global Coalition Against ISIL Washington, D.C. — In a landmark development, Syria has officially joined the United States-led international coalition formed to combat the ISIL (ISIS) armed group, signaling a major diplomatic shift after more than a decade of global isolation. The announcement came on Monday, November 10, 2025, shortly after

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Massive Storm Leaves a Trail of Destruction Across the Philippines Manila, Philippines — The Philippines is reeling from the devastation left by Super Typhoon Fung-wong, which battered northern regions with torrential rains, fierce winds, and deadly landslides. At least 10 people have been confirmed dead, while 1.4 million residents were forced to flee their homes

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Iraq’s Parliamentary Elections Begin Amid Apathy and Uncertainty Baghdad, Iraq — Polling stations across Iraq opened on Tuesday morning for parliamentary elections that many citizens view with deep skepticism. Despite relative calm in the country, voter apathy and disillusionment with the political elite dominate the national mood. Voting began at 7 a.m. local time (04:00

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Cambodia Rejects Thai Accusations Over Border Landmine Blast Phnom Penh, Cambodia / Bangkok, Thailand — Cambodia has firmly denied Thailand’s claims that it planted new landmines along their contested border, following an explosion that injured four Thai soldiers and prompted Bangkok to suspend a recently enhanced ceasefire agreement. In a statement issued Tuesday, Cambodia’s Ministry

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Tragedy Strikes: Rohingya Refugee Boat Sinks Near Langkawi Authorities in Malaysia and Thailand have recovered at least 21 bodies and are continuing to search for survivors after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsized near Ko Tarutao Island, north of Langkawi, on Monday. The vessel, which departed from Myanmar’s Rakhine State three days earlier, was carrying

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Turkey Engages in Peace Diplomacy for Afghanistan President Tayyip Erdogan announced that a high-level Turkish delegation, including the foreign minister, defense minister, and intelligence chief, will travel to Pakistan this week to advance peace negotiations with Afghanistan. The visit comes as part of ongoing stop-start talks aimed at solidifying a permanent ceasefire and broader peace

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Russian Missile Attacks on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure Kill at Least Seven Amid Escalating ConflictIn a severe escalation of hostilities, Russia launched a massive barrage of drones and missiles targeting Ukrainian energy facilities overnight, resulting in at least seven fatalities and widespread damage to critical infrastructure, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that

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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine is facing widespread power outages after a massive overnight aerial assault by Russia, killing at least three people and injuring dozens more, Ukrainian authorities report. The attacks, which struck nine regions across the country while many were asleep, have severely impacted the nation’s energy infrastructure. State energy company Centrenergo described the

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VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV spent nearly three hours on Saturday meeting with 15 survivors of clerical sexual abuse from Belgium, in what the Holy See Press Office described as a “profound and painful” encounter. Each of the survivors had been abused as minors by members of the Catholic clergy. The Vatican emphasized that

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