Ukraine reportedly agrees to critical rare minerals deal with the U.S.
Ukraine and the United States reached an agreement over access to Kyiv’s deposits of rare earth minerals, according to media reports.
Taiwan condemns China for holding “live-fire exercises” off its coast
World Taiwan deploys forces, accuses China of causing “high degree of danger” with military drills off its coast Extended interview: Sen. Tom Cotton Taipei — Taiwan sent forces on Wednesday …
Mystery illness kills more than 50 people in Congo after kids eat bat
World Mystery illness in Congo kills more than 50 people, including children who ate a bat DR Congo humanitarian crisis: What to know An unknown illness has killed over 50 …
Markets relieved by German election result, but key industries remain mired in uncertainty
The outcome of the German election “has not resulted in a clear path to the constitution being changed to allow for a step change in government spending.”
Zelenskyy says he would step down in exchange for peace, NATO membership
World Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he would give up presidency in exchange for peace and NATO membership Why Zelenskyy offered to step down Washington — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday …
Voters flock to political extremes in Germany as the centrist parties stumble
Both the far-right Alternative fuer Deutschland and the far-left Die Linke saw significant gains and were the most popular parties among young people.
Pope Francis shares message after a peaceful night in the hospital
World Pope Francis shares message after a peaceful night in the hospital: “Thank you for your closeness” Pope Francis’ condition is critical, Holy See says Pope Francis, who is in …
Germans head to the polls in critical election with far-right gains expected
Germans are voting in the 2025 federal election on Sunday, with a leadership change all but guaranteed.
Battered and bruised after 3 years of war, Ukraine is up against the ropes as U.S. backing vanishes
Ukraine has put up a staunch fight against the invasion launched by its bigger and more powerful neighbor Russia, but things appear to be going horribly wrong.
Hamas releases more Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds
World Fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues as six hostages are released Hamas says it will release 6 living hostages The Israeli military says the sixth and final hostage …