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DR Congo, M23 rebels sign framework deal in Doha as violence continues in the east

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed a framework agreement in Doha to try to end the deadly conflict in eastern Congo, where fighting has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands this year. Read More

‘At no time I issued an order’: Sheikh Hasina on killings of 2024 protesters | Firstpost Exclusive

Sheikh Hasina has rejected allegations that she ordered the use of live ammunition during Bangladesh’s 2024 protests, saying security forces acted amid rapidly escalating violence. Read More

Why Trump and Biden turned to similar strategies to soothe cost-of-living concerns

Trump’s struggle to contain inflation mirrors Biden’s early challenges with voters losing patience, economic pressures mounting and bipartisan criticisms framing tariff-driven price rises and policy missteps. Read More

Indonesia: Eleven killed in Central Java landslide as rescuers search for missing

A landslide after heavy rains in Central Java killed 11 people, Indonesia’s disaster management agency said on Saturday, adding that rescuers were searching for a dozen who are still missing. Read More

Venezuela seeks deeper cooperation with India in critical minerals sector, says mining minister

Venezuela has expressed strong interest in partnering with India on critical minerals and attracting Indian investments, the commerce ministry said after a meeting between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Venezuelan minister Hector Silva. Read More

Epstein saga exposes cracks in Republican unity as Trump faces renewed scrutiny ahead of 2026 midterms

Newly released emails about Donald Trump’s ties with Jeffrey Epstein have reignited concerns over his knowledge of Epstein’s misconduct, exposing cracks within the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterms. Read More

‘No contract, no coffee’: Mamdani calls for Starbucks boycott amid mass national strike

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has urged people to boycott Starbucks as thousands of baristas across the US launched a nationwide strike demanding a fair contract. Read More

How China is filling the void left by the US in global climate diplomacy

With the United States absent from the U.N. annual international climate summit for the first time in three decades, China is stepping into the limelight as a leader in the fight against global warming. Read More