UK MPs Reject Assisted Dying Bill by 286 Votes to 270
London, September 11, 2026 — Members of the UK House of Commons have rejected a bill that would have introduced a legal framework for assisted dying for some terminally ill adults in England and Wales, voting 286 to 270 against the measure at second reading. The 16-vote defeat on Friday ends the bill’s progress through […]
Trump Says He Would “Love” to See a United Ireland as UK Position Remains Unchanged
DUBLIN, Sept. 12, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump said during a visit to Dublin on Saturday that he would “love” to see Northern Ireland become part of a united Ireland, putting the issue of Irish unity back into the international spotlight while the British government maintained that its position on a possible referendum has […]
Reform UK Receives Record £36 Million Donation From Crypto Billionaire Ben Delo
London, September 12, 2026 — Reform UK has secured a record £36 million political donation from British cryptocurrency entrepreneur Ben Delo, giving Nigel Farage’s party a major financial boost as it prepares for the next UK general election and faces continued scrutiny over political funding. Delo, co-founder of cryptocurrency trading platform BitMEX, said the money […]
India Hosts BRICS Summit in New Delhi as Wars, Energy Risks and Global Tensions Test the Bloc
New Delhi, India — September 12, 2026: India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, bringing together leaders and representatives of the expanded 11-member group as wars, energy disruptions, trade pressures and tensions involving the United States test the bloc’s ability to maintain a common position on major global issues. […]
Colombia Earthquake Leaves Hundreds Dead as Rescue Efforts Give Way to Recovery
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, killing hundreds of people, injuring more than 4,000 and causing widespread damage across several departments, according to Colombian authorities and humanitarian agencies. The earthquake, centered near San José del Palmar in the department of Chocó, damaged homes, schools, hospitals and transportation infrastructure, leaving thousands […]
Trump Signs Executive Order Calling for Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 10 calling for major changes to federal recommendations for childhood vaccinations, including reducing the number of diseases covered by routine recommendations and separating the combined measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into individual shots. The order has drawn criticism from physicians, public-health organizations and some Republicans, […]
Todd Blanche Wins Key Republican Endorsement Before Senate Confirmation Vote
Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche, Clearing a Key Hurdle for Attorney General Confirmation WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican whose vote had been closely watched, announced Friday that he will support President Donald Trump’s nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. The decision is expected to provide Blanche with enough Republican support to […]
What Democratic Socialism Means in U.S. Politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic socialism has become an increasingly visible force in American politics, fueled by the rise of progressive candidates, debates over healthcare and economic inequality, and growing public interest in alternative policy approaches. Although the term is widely used, its meaning remains contested, with supporters, political analysts, and critics often defining it in […]
Yen Strengthens After Joint U.S.-Japan Currency Intervention
TOKYO, Japan — The United States and Japan confirmed Monday that they carried out a coordinated intervention in foreign exchange markets last week to support the Japanese yen after sharp currency volatility raised concerns about financial stability. Officials from both governments said the action was intended to address disorderly market movements and indicated they are […]
Iran Discusss Strait of Hormuz Deal With Oman, Rejects Reports of Planned U.S. Talks
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Monday that it is continuing negotiations with Oman over a proposed arrangement affecting shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, while firmly denying that any talks with the United States are scheduled, contradicting remarks made by President Donald Trump. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest energy […]