Japan and the Philippines are set to sign a pivotal defense pact on Monday, enabling Japanese forces to conduct joint military exercises, including live-fire drills, in the Southeast Asian nation. This Reciprocal Access Agreement, which also allows Filipino forces to...
The chant "Freedom!" resonates deeply with millions of Venezuelans in 2024. At opposition rallies, it is shouted with tears, anger, and hopeful smiles. Holding Venezuelan flags, their children, or wearing political T-shirts, these cries for “libertad” highlight the...
In a dramatic turn of events, a left-wing alliance has emerged victorious in the French parliamentary elections, securing the most seats and effectively blocking Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) from gaining power. The New Popular Front (NFP), a coalition...
John Cena, the iconic wrestler-turned-actor, has announced his retirement from professional wrestling following the 2025 season, marking the end of an illustrious two-decade career. Cena broke the news to a packed stadium of WWE fans in Toronto on Saturday night,...
The organizing committee for the Paris 2024 Olympics has revealed contingency plans for the triathlon and marathon swimming events scheduled to take place in the Seine River. Recent detections of unsafe E. coli levels have raised concerns about the suitability of the...
World No. 1 Iga Świątek faced a shocking defeat at Wimbledon on Saturday, losing in the third round to Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva. The upset ended Świątek’s impressive 21-match winning streak, which included a dominant French Open victory and almost three months of...
In a nation once hailed as a leader in LGBTQ rights, Argentina is grappling with a shocking hate crime that underscores a disturbing rise in intolerance. On May 6, four lesbian women—Pamela Fabiana Cobas, Mercedes Roxana Figueroa, Andrea Amarante, and Sofía Castro...
Hamas has given initial approval to a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire in Gaza, dropping its key demand for an upfront commitment from Israel to completely end the war, according to a Hamas official and an Egyptian official on Saturday. This compromise...
A group of young activists in Cambodia, passionate about protecting the country's fragile environment, faced serious legal repercussions for their peaceful campaigns. Mother Nature Cambodia, a group praised by climate activist Greta Thunberg, has recently faced the...
The cycling community is mourning the loss of André Drege, a promising young cyclist who had recently achieved remarkable success in his burgeoning career. Drege, hailing from Stranda in Norway, showcased his talent by winning the general classifications at the Tour...
