Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei denied entry into Switzerland
He lacked the necessary travel documents, but he was not detained, Swiss police said. Read More
Italy arrests 130 people in large-scale raid on Sicilian Mafia
ROME – Around 130 people were arrested on Tuesday in a large-scale sting against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo, indicating that it has remained a significant criminal force despite setbacks…
Trump’s accusations against South Africa spark ‘white privilege’ self-mockery
JOHANNESBURG – U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on what he alleges is South Africa’s mistreatment of its white minority are being met with mockery on social media by some white…
Many Argentines back Milei on economy. His war on diversity is more divisive
BUENOS AIRES – Carlos Kambourian, an Argentine pediatrician who is gay, counted himself as a supporter of President Javier Milei’s libertarian economic reforms. That was until the outspoken right-wing leader…
EU says Trump tariffs will trigger firm countermeasures
The EU said tariffs were taxes that were bad for business and worse for consumers. Read More
Canada will respond to ‘unacceptable’ US tariffs strongly and firmly if needed, Trudeau says
PARIS – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that Canada would seek to highlight the negative impact of the United States’ steel and aluminium tariffs and that –…
Church of England due to begin overhaul of safeguarding system
LONDON – The Church of England on Tuesday will take the first step towards overhauling its safeguarding system to make it independent of the religious institution, seeking to restore confidence…
Trump and Jordan’s king set for tense meeting on Gaza’s future
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump meets Jordan’s King Abdullah on Tuesday for what is likely to be a tense encounter following the U.S. president’s Gaza redevelopment idea and threat to cut…
Corruption threatens climate action, watchdog warns
Many countries involved in climate action scored poorly or worse than before. Read More
Europe looks to embrace AI at Paris summit’s 2nd day while global consensus unclear
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was expected to address the summit. Read More