In a decisive legislative move, Mexico’s Congress has formally approved a sweeping package of tariff increases targeting imports from countries lacking free trade agreements with the nation. The measure, which was finalized by the Senate on Wednesday evening, imposes duties of up to 50% on more than 1,400 distinct product categories. The legislation had already cleared the lower chamber earlier…
Masked Thieves Strike in Daylight, Stealing Priceless Artifacts The Louvre Museum in Paris remains closed after a brazen daylight robbery in which masked thieves stole royal jewelry of “inestimable cultural and historical value.” French officials have described the theft as a seven-minute operation that exposed deep flaws in the security of one of the world’s most visited museums. Shortly after…
On October 21, 2025, Japan’s parliament elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister, following her ascendancy to the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) earlier this month. Historic Vote in the Diet Taikaichi won 237 votes in the lower House of Representatives, narrowly surpassing the majority threshold. Her predecessor, Shigeru Ishiba, stepped down earlier in the day after…
Government Admits Failure as Investigation Widens France’s justice minister Gérald Darmanin acknowledged Monday that the country’s authorities “failed” to prevent the brazen theft of priceless royal jewellery from the Louvre Museum, calling the incident a national humiliation. The admission came as police intensified their hunt for four suspects behind one of the most audacious art crimes in recent French history.…
Argentina’s new President Javier Milei has secured a $20 billion financial package from the United States, but now confronts the more immediate challenge of maintaining popular backing in domestic politics. While the aid is intended to shore up Argentina’s finances, its success depends heavily on Milei’s ability to deliver tangible improvements amid economic strain. Incoming Aid From U.S. Tied to…
Massive Strikes Cripple Gas Infrastructure Ukraine’s energy network suffered severe damage after Russia launched one of its largest assaults of the year, hitting gas facilities across multiple regions. The attack coincided with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s trip to Washington for high-level talks with U.S. President Donald Trump about supplying long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kyiv. According to Ukrainian officials, more than…
Raila Odinga, a towering figure in Kenyan politics, died on October 14, 2025, at the age of 80. He held the office of Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013, after years as a stalwart opposition leader. Political Legacy and Career Odinga was widely recognized for his role in promoting constitutional reform, advocacy for democratic governance, and efforts to mediate political…
