U.S. foreign aid policies have long played a critical role in supporting health initiatives across the globe. Recent cuts in aid funding have reverberated throughout the global health community, disrupting programs that rely on consistent financial support. Historically, shifts in U.S. policy—such...

President Trump’s recent push for an immediate 30‑day ceasefire in Ukraine has sparked a fierce debate over its underlying objectives. While Trump envisions a rapid end to hostilities through direct negotiation with Russian President Putin, Moscow insists on strict security guarantees that go far...

The EU continues to serve as the coordinator of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) regarding Iran's nuclear program, as specified in UN Security Council Resolution 2231, stated Anouar El Anouni, spokesperson for EU diplomatic head Kaja Kallas. "The EU's position concerning the JCPOA has...

The United States and China initiated talks about arranging a meeting between their leaders, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, in June 2025, according to The Wall Street Journal, which cites sources. They claim that the discussions are still in the initial phase. Both leaders, via their representatives,...

Only a handful of countries managed to meet the World Health Organization’s air quality standards in 2024, a stark reminder of the mounting global struggle against harmful pollutants. In a year marked by significant data gaps and rising pollution levels, new figures reveal that only seven...

A Missouri court has held Chinese officials accountable for concealing the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and has ordered them to pay over $24 billion, which local authorities plan to collect by confiscating Chinese assets, reported The New York Times (NYT), referencing the court's ruling. The...

French President Emmanuel Macron is prepared to initiate talks on placing the EU under the nation’s “nuclear umbrella.” He made this remark while discussing the recent statement by Friedrich Merz, who is a contender for the position of Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. “Answering the...

Over 1,000 Syrian individuals have perished in custody at the Mezzeh military airfield near Damascus due to executions, torture, and mistreatment during the tenure of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. This information is contained in a report from the US-based human rights group Syrian...

On February 26, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation issued an alert stating that it holds North Korean officials accountable for the $1.5 billion theft of Ethereum cryptocurrency from the ByBit exchange. According to initial intelligence reports, the thefts took place on February 21. In its...