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…
The political landscape in Madagascar took a dramatic turn as Col. Michael Randrianirina of the elite CAPSAT unit declared that the armed forces were assuming control of the country. His announcement came just after parliament impeached President Andry Rajoelina, who fled amid mounting protests and a growing rebellion within the military ranks. A Sudden Power Shift Standing before the ceremonial…
Heavy rains across eastern Mexico have triggered devastating floods, resulting in 64 confirmed deaths and extensive infrastructural damage. Authorities report that hundreds of communities in states such as Veracruz, Puebla, Chiapas, and Tabasco were severely impacted by overflowing rivers, landslides, and inundated roads. Many homes and bridges were washed away, leaving thousands stranded or displaced. In Veracruz, the worst-hit area,…
Tens of thousands of Palestinians returned to the devastated northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect, offering the first glimpse of calm after two years of relentless war. The agreement, which includes the release of remaining hostages within days, has raised fragile hopes for peace but also deep questions about Gaza’s future governance and the possibility…
Address to European Parliament Highlights Strategic Needs On October 8, 2025, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, describing the European Union as a “trusted friend” and calling on the bloc to deepen investment across Greenland’s critical mineral, renewable energy, telecommunications, and air transport sectors. He observed that 2025 has been “an eventful if not dramatic year…
Social Media Crackdown Begins China has launched a two-month campaign to restrict expressions of strong pessimism or negativity on social media platforms such as Weibo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu. The Cyberspace Administration announced the measure as an effort to “create a more civilised and rational online environment.” Posts deemed to excessively highlight negative emotions or frustrations are now targeted for removal,…
After more than 20 years of careful restoration, the tomb of Amenhotep III, located in the Luxor region of Egypt, was officially reopened to the public on October 4, 2025. The site, designated tomb WV22 (also referred to as KV22) in the West Valley of the Kings, has long been the focus of conservation efforts to stabilize walls, treat damaged…
