Ilya Espino de Marotta has made history by becoming the first woman to lead the Panama Canal Authority. She formally takes charge of the waterway on Monday for the 2026–2033 term. Her appointment marks a major milestone for Panama. It also comes as the canal faces serious challenges involving water supplies, climate pressures, global trade… Continue reading Ilya Espino de Marotta Leads Panama Canal
The husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has died while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar. Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced the death on Monday and offered condolences to the president and her family. Hafidh Ameir Hassan became Tanzania’s first gentleman in 2021. His wife became the country’s first female president after… Continue reading Tanzania President Husband Dies During Hospital Treatment
Several police officers were injured and vehicles were damaged during a protest against small boat crossings in Portsmouth, police said. Hundreds of people gathered in the Hampshire city after 140 migrants were brought ashore in the area. The arrival took place much farther west than the locations where small boats usually reach the English coast.… Continue reading Portsmouth Protest: Officers Injured and Vehicles Damaged
The Germany far-right surge has taken a major step forward after the Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a historic victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD won 43.8% of the vote in Sunday’s state election. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) fell to 17.2%, its worst result in the state. The… Continue reading Germany Far-Right Surge: AfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt
US President Donald Trump has suggested giving the state of New Mexico a new name, proposing “New America” in his latest naming idea. The proposal quickly drew criticism from the state’s governor, who rejected the suggestion. Trump made the comment on Sunday through a social media post. He said several people had suggested replacing “New… Continue reading Trump New Mexico Name Change: ‘New America’ Proposal
Gulf countries should not depend entirely on the United States or other international alliances to protect the region, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman said Monday. He called for greater security self-sufficiency among Gulf states while stressing that partnerships with major powers remain important. Speaking at the Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi, the spokesman said the Gulf… Continue reading Gulf Security: Qatar Says US Support Is Not Enough
A Delhi building collapse in the Satya Niketan area has killed seven people and injured several others. Rescue teams continued searching the rubble on Monday for anyone who might still be trapped. The five-storey building housed students in a paying guest accommodation near Delhi University’s South Campus. It collapsed on Sunday while repair work was… Continue reading Delhi Building Collapse Kills Seven as Rescue Continues
Turkey has raised its year-end inflation forecast to 28.4 percent, Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz announced on Sunday. The revised outlook was presented as the government unveiled its medium-term economic programme for 2027-2029. Yilmaz said inflation is expected to begin falling again during the fourth quarter of 2026. However, he acknowledged that the new forecast is… Continue reading Turkey Inflation Forecast Raised to 28.4 Percent
Rajendra Dawadi was inside Trishuli Bazaar Secondary School with about 900 students when an urgent warning reached him. “The flood is coming, the flood is coming,” an accountant told the principal. Dawadi immediately ordered an evacuation. Teachers rushed students out of their classrooms and toward higher ground. Minutes later, the 47-year-old principal watched the school… Continue reading Nepal Flood Rescue: Principal Saves 900 Students
The Venezuela earthquake missing search continues months after devastating twin earthquakes struck the country on June 24. Antonella Molina, her nephew Pedro Molina and a group of friends are still searching for 18-year-old Andrés Molina in La Guaira. Andrés disappeared after the powerful earthquakes destroyed buildings across the coastal region north of Caracas. His family… Continue reading Venezuela Earthquake Missing Search Continues for Andrés
