Category: World

South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun flew to the United States on Monday to tackle the aftermath of a major immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia. The raid last week led to the detention of 475 workers, including about 300 South Koreans, sparking diplomatic tensions and concerns over foreign investments. Details of the Georgia Plant Raid Federal agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out the…

US President Donald Trump announced he has begun setting up a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after talks at the White House on August 18, 2025. This move aims to push forward peace efforts in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, with Trump stressing US support for European-led security guarantees for Ukraine. Key Moments from White House Talks Trump hosted Zelensky and several European leaders, including…

Russia’s Federal Security Service, known as the FSB, announced on August 18, 2025, that it stopped a Ukrainian plot to destroy the Crimean Bridge with a car bomb smuggled through Georgia. The agency said it found and disarmed a powerful explosive hidden in a Chevrolet Volt electric car that crossed into Russia at the Verkhny Lars border point, preventing what could have been a major attack on this key link…

Just when global nerves seemed to settle, President Donald Trump lit the match again — this time on social media. Hours after declaring a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Trump posted a video of B-2 bombers with a parody song titled “Bomb Iran.” The footage and lyrics sent the internet into a spiral, once again blurring the line between foreign policy and meme politics. A Bomber Playlist and a President…

American jets pounded Iran’s nuclear infrastructure last week—but left Isfahan’s sensitive reactors untouched. Satellite images now suggest it wasn’t an oversight. As images trickle in and the dust begins to settle, it’s becoming clear that U.S. military planners were precise about what they didn’t hit. Especially at Isfahan, where three miniature research reactors sit—one of them running on bomb-grade uranium. The Blasts Came Close—But Not Too Close From above, the…

Hours after explosions rocked Tehran and sirens wailed across central Israel, Iran’s foreign ministry tentatively nodded at a ceasefire—just as Washington claimed victory in brokering peace. But with no formal deal signed and missiles still flying mere minutes before the truce was meant to begin, the situation on the ground is anything but settled. The fighting, now into its 12th straight day, has taken a sharp and surreal turn. Tehran…

A sweeping new trade deal between the U.S. and China is apparently in the bag — at least according to President Donald Trump. But beneath the celebratory tone lies a tradeoff that’s raising eyebrows across industry and policy circles. The agreement, which Trump called “done” pending a final nod from Chinese President Xi Jinping, includes Beijing lifting its tight curbs on rare earth exports. In return, the U.S. is easing…

Tensions are peaking in the Middle East once again. With diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran hanging by a thread, Israeli military action is no longer just a distant possibility — it’s a pressing concern for U.S. officials. The Biden administration — wait, correction — the Trump administration is now reportedly on edge, as chatter intensifies over a possible Israeli move against Iran’s nuclear sites. All this, while negotiations aimed…

In a dramatic nighttime operation, Israeli commandos intercepted the British-flagged yacht Madleen, carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other activists bound for the Gaza Strip. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which organized the mission to challenge Israel’s longstanding naval blockade, called the seizure a “kidnapping,” while Israel insists the interception took place in international waters to prevent a breach of security. The Interception Unfolded in the Dead of Night Around 2…