The United States and Cuba have reopened high-level talks as worsening fuel shortages push the island deeper into crisis. CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials in Havana during a rare diplomatic visit focused on security, intelligence cooperation, and Cuba’s growing energy emergency. The meeting comes after the US renewed a $100 million humanitarian aid…
Latvia’s government collapsed after controversy over Ukrainian drones entering the country’s airspace. Evika Silina has resigned as Latvia’s prime minister following a political crisis triggered by stray Ukrainian drones that crossed into Latvian territory. The resignation came after Silina dismissed Defence Minister Andris Spruds over his handling of the incident. In response, Spruds’ Progressives party…
Ukraine says Russia carried out one of its biggest drone and missile attacks since the war began in 2022. At least seven people, including a 12-year-old girl, were killed after Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack on Kyiv and several other regions across Ukraine. Emergency workers are still searching for more than 20 people feared…
Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump that tensions over Taiwan could lead to conflict if handled improperly. Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump that the United States and China could “come into conflict” over Taiwan during a high-stakes summit in Beijing. The warning came during a meeting that lasted more than two hours as both leaders discussed…
Donald Trump has landed in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid rising global tensions. Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing war in Iran. The US president received a high-profile welcome at Beijing…
Gunshots near the Philippine Senate triggered a lockdown as security forces moved into the building where Senator Ronald Dela Rosa had sought refuge. The Philippine Senate was placed on lockdown Wednesday after gunshots were heard around the complex in Manila. Armed police commandos and anti-riot officers surrounded the Senate building after Senator Ronald Dela Rosa…
The United Nations has called for independent probes into recent airstrikes in Nigeria and Chad over concerns about civilian casualties. The United Nations has urged Nigeria and Chad to launch independent investigations into recent military airstrikes linked to operations against armed groups. UN rights chief Volker Türk said both countries must ensure that military campaigns…
French health officials say a cruise ship passenger infected with hantavirus is battling a severe form of the disease. A French passenger linked to the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship is in intensive care in France after developing a severe cardiopulmonary form of the virus. French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said the…
Top American tech and finance executives are accompanying President Donald Trump on a crucial visit to China. US President Donald Trump has taken a powerful group of American business leaders to China as he prepares for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Among the executives joining the trip are Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Tim…
President Donald Trump says Taiwan weapons sales will be discussed during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The United States’ policy on Taiwan is expected to face intense scrutiny during President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to China. Trump confirmed that weapons sales to Taiwan would likely be part of his discussions with Chinese…
