Did Trump broke foundations of post-war international legal order?
In an in-depth analysis published on Christmas Day, media argues that the resurgence of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency in 2025 has precipitated...
Chile to create national park to lock in one of Patagonia’s last wild frontiers
Chile is on the cusp of establishing its 47th national park at the remote southern tip of South America, a move that would protect...
World marks Christmas with festive cheer and calls for peace
As Christmas Day was observed across the globe on December 25, 2025, millions participated in age-old traditions and new public festivities, even as geopolitical...
Christchurch rebounds as New Zealand’s most vibrant city after years of crisis
Christchurch, New Zealand’s second-largest city, has emerged as the country’s most vibrant urban centre, marking a dramatic turnaround from a decade marred by natural...
H-1B visa overhaul: US scraps lottery to prioritise skilled workers
The United States government under President Donald Trump has announced a major overhaul of the H-1B work visa programme, ending the decades-old random lottery...
Australia: NSW enacts sweeping gun and protest laws
In the wake of the deadly terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach earlier this month, the New South Wales (NSW) Parliament has passed a...
Fiji plans to restore long-standing Indigenous iTaukei rights
Fiji is preparing to introduce landmark legislation aimed at restoring long-standing Indigenous iTaukei rights over its renowned marine areas, including iconic surfing reefs such...
US economy posts strongest growth in two years
The US economy accelerated sharply in the three months ending September, posting its fastest growth in two years as strong consumer spending and a...
Algeria declares French colonial rule a crime
Algeria’s parliament has taken the dramatic step of passing a law that officially brands France’s more than 130-year colonial rule over the North African...