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Keir Starmer resigns

The UK prime minister has announced that he will step down from his post and will no longer lead the Labour Party ...

Kiev launches drone barrage at Moscow on Nazi invasion anniversary

More than 70 UAVs were intercepted on approach to the Russian capital, the mayor has said ...

Taiwan achieves best-ever IMD world competitiveness ranking

Taiwan moved up two places to fourth among 70 economies covered in the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking released June 18 by Switzerland-based International Institute for...

Taiwan startups attend VivaTech in Paris

A delegation from Taiwan attended the 2026 VivaTech June 17-20 in Paris, underscoring the country’s achievements in promoting smart living.   The delegation was organized by...

President Lai attends international press reception in Taipei

President Lai Ching-te attended an international press reception June 18 in Taipei City, where he expressed hope that the international community would more deeply...

Trump threatens to sue NYT for ‘treason’ over Iran reporting

The US president accused the newspaper of using “fake and made up facts” after it questioned the results of the war ...

Zelensky doubles down on ultimatum to Russia’s ally

The Ukrainian leader has reiterated his threat to destroy border “relay stations” in Belarus ...

Germany weighs raising retirement age to 70

The reform would also abolish the key early-retirement scheme, after Chancellor Merz accused citizens of not working hard enough ...

US-Iran talks in Switzerland: What is known so far?

The negotiations were allegedly interrupted after the Iranian delegation protested new threats by President Donald Trump ...

Trump-backed ‘Tiger’ projected to win Colombian election

Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella is beating left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, according to preliminary results ...

Massive explosion rocks Qatari gas processing hub (VIDEO)

Authorities said the incident in Ras Laffan Industrial City was caused by a “technical malfunction” ...

Support for UK monarchy hits record low – poll

More young Britons believe the UK would be better off as a republic than a monarchy, an Ipsos survey has suggested ...

Behind Pyongyang’s showcase streets, satellite images reveal neighborhoods left behind

High-resolution satellite imagery analyzed in 2026 reveals the true condition of two long-neglected neighborhoods in central Pyongyang: Tungme-dong in Sonkyo district and Worrhyang-dong in...

The new Wild West: Only a gun can make an American feel safe these days

Decreasing crime rates coincide with less strict firearm laws – what does that say about the US society? ...

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