Far-Right Sanseito Surges in Japan’s Elections as PM Ishiba Faces Pressure to Resign
Japan’s far-right Sanseito party made historic gains in the upper house elections, fueled by anti-foreigner rhetoric and economic frustration, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba considers resignation after Trump’s $550B trade deal.
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Iran Defiant on Nuclear Enrichment Despite US-Israel Strikes; Araghchi Urges Negotiated Solution
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirms uranium enrichment as a matter of national pride after US-Israeli strikes severely damage nuclear sites. Tehran remains open to indirect nuclear talks amid threats from Trump.
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Ukraine and Russia Set for Fresh Peace Talks in Turkey Amid Renewed US Pressure
Ukraine and Russia are preparing for new peace talks in Istanbul, the first in seven weeks. President Zelenskyy confirms prisoner exchange plans as Trump intensifies pressure on Moscow with threats of sanctions.
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Bangladesh Jet Crash Kills 27, Including 25 Children
A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI fighter jet crashed into Milestone School in Dhaka, killing 27 people, including 25 children. The tragedy raises concerns over aviation safety, aging Chinese jets, and urban encroachment.
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Deir al-Balah Under Siege: Israeli Offensive Kills 65, Fuels Global Outcry Over Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Israel’s ground invasion of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza has killed 65 Palestinians and displaced tens of thousands. UN agencies warn of mass deaths from starvation as humanitarian conditions collapse.
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Murdoch vs. Trump: A Media Feud with Press Freedom on the Line
As Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal defies Donald Trump over an Epstein-linked letter, a high-stakes legal battle unfolds, reshaping media politics, journalistic freedom, and the 2026 election.
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Gita Gopinath to Step Down as IMF’s No. 2 Official in August
Gita Gopinath, the IMF's First Deputy Managing Director, will step down in August 2025 to return to Harvard University. Her departure opens a key opportunity for President Trump to nominate a successor amid global economic realignments.
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Shigeru Ishiba’s Leadership in Crisis After Japan Elections 2025 Shock Loss
: Japan's PM Shigeru Ishiba suffers a major blow as the LDP-Komeito coalition loses its upper house majority. Rising inflation, failed US trade talks, and Sanseito’s far-right surge fuel political upheaval.
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Pakistan Honor Killing Video Sparks Outrage, 13 Arrested in Balochistan
A viral video showing a couple being shot dead in Pakistan’s Balochistan province has triggered nationwide outrage. Authorities have arrested 13 people, including a tribal leader, over the latest so-called “honor killing.”
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Bangladesh Fighter Jet Crashes into Dhaka School, Killing 19
A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara neighborhood, killing 19 people mostly students and injuring over 100. Authorities promise a full investigation.
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