The White House has defended Trump after he called a female reporter “piggy” during a tense exchange over Epstein questions.

Zelensky welcomes US proposal to end war but warns peace must protect Ukraine’s sovereignty, dignity and national security.

Trump blasts six Democratic lawmakers that urged troops to reject unlawful orders, escalating tensions over political rhetoric and security concerns.

Federal judge halts Trump’s National Guard deployment to DC, citing mayor’s authority and legal concerns over domestic enforcement.

A fire-related evacuation disrupted COP30 talks in Brazil, heightening urgency as countries struggle to bridge climate finance gaps.

Australia has started deactivating Meta accounts for under-16s as a new law limits youth access to major social platforms.

Trump approves law requiring justice department to publish Epstein investigation files within 30 days despite earlier opposition.

COP31 will now hold in Turkey after Australia withdrew its bid, accepting a rare split-presidency arrangement.

US approves Javelin and Excalibur sale as India makes first foreign military purchase since tariff dispute.

Trump approves law requiring justice department to publish Epstein investigation files within 30 days despite earlier opposition.

Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as President Trump praised deepening US–Saudi ties.

Eswatini admits receiving over $5 million from the US as lawyers challenge the secret deportee agreement in court.

China’s travel boycott has wiped out bookings, triggered mass flight cancellations and threatens billions in losses for Japan’s tourism sector.

Trump defends Mohammed bin Salman during White House visit, dismissing US intel linking the crown prince to Khashoggi’s murder.

The massive Oita blaze destroyed over 170 buildings, displaced residents, spread to forests and marked Japan’s worst urban fire in decades.

Nicki Minaj tells UN violence against Nigerian Christians is rising, urging urgent international action to protect threatened communities, safeguard religious freedom.

A global Cloudflare outage has knocked X, ChatGPT, and several major websites offline, as the internet infrastructure firm investigates the disruption.

Trump says US will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as he meets Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington.

UN backs Trump’s Gaza plan creating an international force and governance board, while Hamas rejects it as foreign control.

US lawmaker Moore calls for prayers after 25 schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria but Bashir Ahmad disputes description of attack’s religious context.