World News

China blocks exports to 20 Japanese companies, citing concerns over the remilitarization of Japan. Tokyo protests the move, which could further strain economic ties between the two nations.

South Korea sees its birth rate rise for the second consecutive year, with experts attributing the boost to a surge in children born to the 'echo boomer' generation now entering their 30s.

Iran's Foreign Minister claims a deal with the US is within reach if diplomacy takes priority, as tensions escalate with a second US aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz embarks on his first official trip to China, seeking to strengthen economic partnerships while addressing Beijing's complex relations with Moscow and Europe.

Japan announces plans to station surface-to-air missiles on a remote island near Taiwan by 2031, escalating regional tensions as China flexes its military might.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Beijing, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong economic ties with China, despite growing geopolitical tensions.

A catastrophic bus-truck collision in southern Yemen takes the lives of 16 people, including multiple children, in one of the country's deadliest traffic accidents in recent history.

Caribbean leaders call for diplomatic solutions as US military actions disrupt the region. Caricom summit debates US interventions and seeks strategic collaboration.

Dozens of aid organizations face a looming ban on operations in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem, prompting a legal challenge to the controversial Israeli order.

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has moved to revive the country's diplomatic ties with the United States and resume cooperation with the DEA in combating drug trafficking.