Syrian FM details last-minute talks with Russia hours before Assad’s fall
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on Monday revealed new details about the final hours before Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell last year, inclu...
China and Brazil have committed to bolstering free trade and multilateralism, signing 20 agreements aimed at deepening their economic and diplomatic ties amid global trade challenges. The deal includes increased Brazilian agricultural exports to China.
China and Brazil strengthened their relationship by signing 20 agreements during a state visit by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to Beijing. Among the key areas of cooperation, the two countries emphasized defending free trade, opposing protectionism, and resisting unilateral actions. Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed that these agreements were vital as both nations seek to enhance their ties amid uncertain global trade conditions.
Brazilian President, who is attending a major forum in Beijing alongside Latin American and Caribbean leaders, highlighted the growing importance of Brazil's relationship with China, which is Brazil’s largest trading partner. Lula's visit marks his third meeting with Xi since taking office in 2023, underscoring the increasingly close partnership between the two nations.
Brazil's trade and investment promotion agency reported that Chinese investments have brought in approximately 27 billion reais ($4.8 billion) to Brazil. The two leaders also discussed expanding agricultural exports, with Brazil poised to increase its supply to China in response to rising demand.
A coup attempt by a “small group of soldiers” has been foiled in Benin after hours of gunfire struck parts of the economic capital Cotonou, officials said on Sunday.
A delayed local vote in the rural Honduran town of San Antonio de Flores has become a pivotal moment in the country’s tightest presidential contest, with both campaigns watching its results as counting stretches into a second week.
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan late on Monday, December 8, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations across several prefectures.
FIFA releases the 2026 World Cup schedule with match dates, venues, and key fixtures. See when host nations USA, Mexico, and Canada play and get an overview of group stage and knockout rounds.
Lava fountains shot from Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano from dawn to dusk on Saturday, with new footage showing intensifying activity at the north vent.
Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne chaired a virtual meeting of G7 finance ministers on Monday, focusing on key issues surrounding export controls and critical minerals.
Alina Habba, the former lawyer to President Donald Trump, resigned from her position as acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey on Monday after a federal appeals court ruled that her appointment was unlawful.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani on Monday revealed new details about the final hours before Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell last year, including urgent discussions with Russian officials to brief them on rapidly unfolding events.
Violence erupted in the central Cochabamba region of Bolivia on December 8, 2025, leaving two people dead and at least ten others injured during a confrontation between protesters and police forces.
Tanzania's government warned on Monday that protests scheduled for Tuesday would be illegal and amounted to an attempted coup, as security forces were heavily deployed in major cities.
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