Natalia fled Russia fearing imminent arrest for her family’s opposition activism and sought political asylum in the United States. Yet, instead of refuge, she has spent over a year in detention, separated from her husband and children, and lives in constant fear of deportation. Rights activists warn that deporting Russian dissidents exposes them to prison […]

Following a lavish royal reception, US President Donald Trump’s second state visit to the United Kingdom took a more serious turn on Thursday as he met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer for extensive bilateral talks. Starmer welcomed Trump to his country residence, Chequers, with a wide-ranging agenda that included trade, the war in Ukraine, and […]

Pope Leo XIV, in his first published interview since being elected four months ago, has sought to reassure Catholics that he will not change core Church doctrines regarding gay marriage and women deacons, signalling a more cautious approach compared with his predecessor’s divisive papacy. The US-born pontiff, who was elected amid deep internal divisions within […]

Meta unveiled its latest AI-powered smart glasses on Wednesday, signalling the company’s ongoing commitment to blending real and virtual experiences, despite the heavy financial losses its virtual reality ventures continue to incur. The highlight of the announcements was the Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, featuring built-in screens that allow wearers to view messages, photos, and […]

Australia has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 62 to 70 percent from 2005 levels by 2035, responding to growing warnings that homes and livelihoods across the nation are under threat from climate change. The announcement was made on Thursday under the Paris Agreement, which requires each country to submit a headline figure […]

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, convicted last week for leading an attempted coup, has been diagnosed with skin cancer, his doctor confirmed on Wednesday. The announcement came as the 70-year-old far-right leader was discharged from a hospital in Brasilia, where he had been rushed under prison guard on Tuesday after experiencing violent bouts of hiccups, […]