UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged restraint and dialogue after deadly protests in Madagascar left 22 dead, as youth-led demonstrations over power cuts spread nationwide.
Six years after the fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral’s spire will reopen on Sept. 20, allowing visitors to ascend 420 steps and view Paris from above.
German Chancellor Merz warns the EU may retaliate against U.S. tech firms if trade talks fail, signaling deepening tensions with Trump’s tariff threats.
Elon Musk launches the “American Party” to challenge Trump, but experts warn of six key obstacles to his third-party gamble in U.S. politics.
FedEx founder Fred Smith, hailed as a logistics visionary, passed away at 80. He transformed global delivery with his revolutionary hub-and-spoke model and enduring leadership.
After a widespread X outage, Elon Musk pledged full-time commitment to his companies, signaling a retreat from political roles and a renewed business focus.
Israel plans to seize 75% of Gaza, forcing 2 million Palestinians into a small area. The U.S. urges restraint to allow diplomatic negotiations.
Trump’s revocation of Harvard’s right to admit international students triggered uncertainty and global reaction, as European universities prepared to welcome displaced scholars from the U.S.
Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on EU goods starting June 1, citing stalled trade talks and escalating tensions between Washington and Brussels.
Harvard faces international backlash after Trump’s ban on international students threatens the studies of Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth and nearly 7,000 enrolled foreigners.
Harvard sued the Trump administration over revoking its international student program, calling it a retaliatory, unconstitutional move that threatens over 6,800 students’ legal status and education.
Over 950 children have died in Gaza in two months. UN agency urges ceasefire and safe access to education amid destruction of 95% of schools.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Trump cannot fire Fed Chair Powell, affirming the central bank’s independence while expanding his authority over other federal regulatory bodies.
Trump’s sweeping tax bill narrowly passes the House 215–214, igniting fierce debate over deficits, welfare cuts, and its path forward in the U.S. Senate.
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric warns the UN Security Council that violations of humanitarian law are rampant, urging immediate action to protect civilians and uphold the law.
Bitcoin hits $110,000 in record rally, fueled by U.S. stablecoin legislation, institutional demand, and a supply squeeze — signaling rising investor confidence in digital assets.
China pledges $500 million to WHO, filling the void left by the U.S. exit, and becomes the largest donor amid global health governance restructuring.
Chengdu’s lifestyle, affordability, and cultural openness are redefining urban success in China, making it the country’s most desirable city for young people seeking true happiness.
CATL’s \$4.6 billion Hong Kong IPO marks 2025’s largest, highlighting growing geopolitical tensions as U.S. investors are excluded from the landmark global offering.
The WHO has adopted a historic pandemic accord to enhance global cooperation, equitable access, and faster response to future public health emergencies.