Category: World

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to strengthen their strategic partnership during Xi’s visit to Moscow from May 7–10, coinciding with Victory Day celebrations. The leaders will sign a series of bilateral agreements, reinforcing economic and political cooperation between their nations at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions. Strengthening Economic […]

StepStone Real Estate (SRE), the real estate division of StepStone Group, has announced the final closing of StepStone Real Estate Partners V (SREP V), its fifth flagship fund focused on GP-led secondaries and recapitalizations of real estate vehicles. The fund raised $3.77 billion in primary commitments, making it the largest real estate secondaries fund to […]

French authorities have rescued the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who was abducted in Paris and held for ransom. The 60-year-old victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was seized by four masked men on a Paris street Thursday morning and held captive in an Airbnb south of the city. During the ordeal, his captors […]

The United Kingdom and the European Union are set to formalize a new strategic partnership at a summit on May 19, focusing on defence, trade, and climate cooperation. The agreement aims to strengthen ties between the two entities, allowing joint military procurement, reaffirming support for Ukraine, and addressing economic stability. Defence and Security Cooperation A […]

Introduction Power is fleeting, and those who wield it would do well to remember the individuals who safeguard the integrity of democratic institutions. Throughout Donald Trump’s political journey—from his first administration to his re-election—the press, judiciary, and law enforcement agencies have played a crucial role, not as adversaries, but as defenders of truth and due […]

In a significant federal case, five individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy that defrauded retired school district employees in Florida of over $1 million from their 401(k) accounts. The scheme exploited personal information to process fraudulent withdrawal requests, leading to convictions on multiple charges, including wire fraud, money laundering, and identity […]

Small businesses are the engine of the American economy — creating jobs, driving innovation, and strengthening communities. The U.S. Department of Labor is proud to celebrate National Small Business Week 2025 and recognize the hard work, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners across the country. We understand that running a small business is […]

Three men were charged with participating in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $9.1 million in education benefits, including funds from the Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefit program. One of the men has pleaded guilty for his role in the scheme. According to court documents, Brian Matsudo, […]

The United States congratulates the people of Singapore on their general election and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the People’s Action Party on their victory. For nearly 60 years, the United States and Singapore have shared a strong and enduring strategic partnership and a commitment to a secure, free, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. We look […]

Speaking from Gaza City OCHA spokesperson Olga Cherevko told journalists in Geneva that a friend of hers “saw people burning a few days ago from the explosions – and there was no water to save them.” Since all entry points into the war-torn enclave were “sealed by the Israeli authorities for the entry of cargo” […]