‘Board of Peace’ in chaos? Netanyahu pushes back on Trump’s Gaza governing body

Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly criticized the US administration’s Gaza governance plan, citing a lack of coordination and inclusion of figures like Turkey’s foreign minister. He instructed his foreign minister to raise concerns with the US Secretary of State, highlighting a rare open disagreement with the White House over the newly announced “Gaza Executive Board” […]

‘It’s time to look for new leadership’: Trump calls for change in Iran’s regime — is the president renewing threats against Tehran?

President Trump called for new leadership in Iran, urging an end to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s 37-year rule. This statement followed widespread protests and deadly crackdowns, with Trump previously threatening intervention. Khamenei responded by accusing Trump of responsibility for violence, while Trump countered that Iran’s leadership relies on repression and violence to govern.

Ryan Air CEO vs Elon Musk: CEOs trade jabs after X outage sparks Wi-Fi spat— what’s the fight

A public spat erupted between Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary after Ryanair jabbed Musk during an X outage. Musk retaliated with takeover jokes and name-calling, sparking a meme-fueled exchange. The disagreement stemmed from O’Leary’s dismissal of SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi for Ryanair flights due to cost and efficiency concerns.

‘Communication lost’: Indonesian aircraft with 10 on board goes missing; search under way

Indonesian authorities are conducting an extensive search for a turboprop aircraft that lost contact en route from Yogyakarta to Makassar. The plane was carrying three government employees from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and seven crew members. Search teams, including aerial assets and ground crews, are focusing on a mountainous area near the […]

Canada cosies up to China: Mark Carney strikes key deals with Xi Jinping; why Donald Trump will be furious

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has forged a significant trade deal with China, lowering tariffs on canola oil and electric vehicles. This landmark agreement signals a thawing of diplomatic ties after years of strain and aims to diversify Canada’s trade away from the United States, a move potentially influenced by recent US trade uncertainties.

‘Two extraordinary leaders’: Meloni shares Ghibli-style anime with Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi; internet reacts

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shared a Ghibli-style anime artwork alongside a selfie with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on X. The post, celebrating cooperation between the two nations, quickly garnered attention online. Users praised the “extraordinary leaders” and the blend of diplomacy with pop culture.