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Croatian Court Clears Extradition of Nord Stream Bombing Suspect to Germany
A Croatian court has approved the extradition of Ukrainian diver Volodymyr Zhuravlov to Germany over the 2022 Nord Stream explosions. German prosecutors accuse him of helping plant the explosives, but his lawyers deny the allegations and plan to appeal the ruling.
Why Japan Is Still Called an “Enemy State” in the UN Charter
Japan has renewed its demand to remove “enemy state” clauses from the UN Charter, arguing that language written after the Second World War no longer reflects its place in the international order. Deleting the provisions, however, would require the approval of every Security Council power.
Four Civilians Killed as Pakistan Expands Strikes Inside Afghanistan
Pakistan says it struck ten sites in Afghanistan after intercepting drones allegedly launched across the border. Kabul denies ordering the attack and says four civilians were killed, deepening a confrontation driven by militancy, disputed sovereignty and the Durand Line.
Why am I Only Defined By My Body?
Women are judged for gaining weight, losing it, ageing, motherhood, strength and even success. The ideal keeps shifting, but the scrutiny remains. Perhaps the real problem is not that women fail to meet beauty standards, but that we keep insisting they should meet one at all.
Harvey Weinstein Receives 15-Year Sentence for 2006 Sexual Assault
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. The sentence follows a retrial ordered after New York’s highest court overturned his original conviction on procedural grounds.
OpenAI Agent Bypassed Security on Australian Government Portal
An OpenAI agent bypassed restrictions on an Australian Medicare statistics portal, accessing non-public files and writing data to an internal server. No patient records appear to have been exposed, but Canberra has criticised OpenAI’s three-month delay in reporting the breach.
Argentine Deputy Denies Cocaine Use in Viral Session Video
Argentine provincial deputy Juan Manuel Rossi has denied using cocaine during a legislative session, saying the object near his nose was a pen. The viral clip came from an official broadcast and shows no visible drugs, while Rossi has offered to take a toxicology test.
Jaishankar Raises India’s Concerns Over Sweeping US Sanctions Law
India has raised its concerns directly with the United States over a new law permitting tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. New Delhi says the measure could damage bilateral ties, disrupt global oil markets and threaten its energy security.
Taipei Fears Trump May Soften US Support to Secure China Deal
Taiwan fears Donald Trump could weaken US support for the island in return for economic concessions from China. A delayed $14 billion arms package and possible changes in Washington’s language on Taiwan have become central concerns as Trump meets Xi Jinping.
Sanctions, Blockade and Diplomacy: Iran Defies US Pressure
Iran has vowed to resist an expanding US pressure campaign as sanctions, a naval blockade and war strain its economy. Tehran says it will strengthen domestic resilience while keeping diplomacy open, but disputes over trade and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
Trump and Xi Prepare for High-Stakes Washington Talks
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are preparing for high-level talks in Washington focused on trade, rare-earth supplies, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and Iran. The summit follows an agreement to extend a tariff truce, but expectations of a major breakthrough remain limited.
The Poet-Emperor: A King of Battles and Verse
Krishnadevaraya conquered formidable forts, defeated rival kings and ruled Vijayanagara at its height. But he also wrote poetry, supported learning and understood the work of governing an empire. This is the story of the warrior, poet and man behind the legend.