Bolivia Enters New Era After Two Decades of Left-Wing Rule Rodrigo Paz was officially sworn in as President of Bolivia on November 8, 2025, marking a historic political shift after nearly 20 years of governance by the Movement for Socialism (MAS) party. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Plurinational Legislative Assembly in La Paz, was

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Hungary Seeks Exemption from US Sanctions on Russian Oil and Gas Hungary’s government announced that it has secured an “indefinite exemption” from United States sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, following a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Viktor Orban and US President Donald Trump at the White House on November 7, 2025. The waiver

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RSF Seizure of El-Fasher Sparks Humanitarian Crisis The United Nations Human Rights Office in Sudan has issued a grave warning over escalating atrocities in el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, following its capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last month. The city, once a refuge for civilians surviving months of conflict, has now become

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Gaza Violence Continues Despite US-Brokered Ceasefire The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to escalate, with at least 69,169 Palestinians reported killed since October 7, 2023, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. Israeli military operations killed at least three Palestinians on Saturday, despite a United States-brokered ceasefire. In a separate development, Hamas announced the recovery of

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Bipartisan Talks Continue Amid Growing Economic and Social Fallout As the United States government shutdown stretches into its 39th day, senators from both the Democratic and Republican parties are working through a rare weekend session in Washington, D.C., in an effort to break the political deadlock that has paralyzed federal operations and shaken public confidence.

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Historic Visit Marks a Turning Point in US–Syria Relations In a significant diplomatic development, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in Washington, D.C., for an official state visit, marking the first such trip by a Syrian leader to the United States since the country gained independence in 1946. According to Syrian state media, President al-Sharaa’s

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RIO BONITO DO IGUAÇU, Brazil — A powerful tornado tore through southern Brazil late Friday, killing at least six people, injuring more than 750 others, and leaving a trail of destruction that officials described as resembling a “war zone.” The twister, which struck the town of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu in the state of Paraná,

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Travel chaos continues across the United States as the federal government shutdown drags into its 40th consecutive day, grounding thousands of flights and stranding travelers nationwide. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a temporary 10 percent cut in air traffic to maintain safety standards amid severe staffing shortages. According to flight

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is bracing for catastrophic winds and torrential rain as Super Typhoon Fung-wong barrels toward the country’s largest island, Luzon, prompting the evacuation of nearly one million people from high-risk coastal and low-lying areas. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned on Sunday that Fung-wong — locally named

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BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq has launched special voting ahead of the 2025 parliamentary elections, with members of the security forces and internally displaced persons (IDPs) casting their ballots on Sunday, two days before the general polls. The vote marks a crucial step in Iraq’s political process, as the country navigates ongoing challenges of corruption, voter

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