New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century Leopardus tilcayo is the first new living cat species named and described in more than a century. A…
Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises
Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.…
Critics in meltdown over US cheese giant Tillamook halal label
Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labelling.
Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb
Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb Italy’s defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays. A commercial vessel is…
Drone attacks by Colombian armed groups more than double in early 2026
Drone attacks by Colombian armed groups more than double in early 2026 Civilians are caught in the crossfire of drone attacks between armed groups and government forces. A Colombian police…
US Veteran told he is ‘embarrassing’ uniform over Israeli bonds stance
A veteran was told he is ‘embarrassing’ his uniform for protesting Palm Beach County’s $1B investment in Israel bonds.
Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability
Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability UNSC meeting on Syria turned into a heated debate between Israel and Turkiye over troops in Syrian territory. Syria’s…
UN findings show US strikes on Minab could be war crimes
UN-backed human rights experts say the US committed possible war crimes when it launched two strikes.
White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE
White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE The ex-Oklahoma state trooper’s nomination had stalled in the Senate as ICE faced growing scrutiny over its operations. A US Immigration…
Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture
Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture Former Syrian official sentenced to 60 years in US prison for torturing prisoners under al-Assad’s regime. The US Department…