Politics

A pair of endangered Galapagos tortoises nearly 100 years old have become parents for the first time at the Philadelphia Zoo. The zoo said it was “overjoyed” at the birth of the four cubs, the first such event in the…

Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are organizing rallies across the United States. Saturday’s protests are taking place in response to the U.S. administration’s actions regarding budget cuts, the economy, human rights and other pressing issues. More…

The court ruled that Prince Andrew had always had a way of communicating with the Chinese leader and sent him birthday greetings. Andrew’s former senior adviser, Dominic Hampshire, said the royal family, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, were fully…

Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for notorious former U.S. Congressman George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft. The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York argued in a court…

Paul Schrader, the writer of Taxi Driver and director of American Gigolo, is facing sexual assault allegations from his former personal assistant. He is also accused of firing her when she rejected his advances and of violating an agreement that…

The new head of Lebanon’s Central Bank has pledged that his organisation will actively combat money laundering and terrorist financing while remaining free from political interference. Karim Soueid, speaking after his official appointment in Beirut, said he would be tasked…

China said it would impose a 34% tariff on all imports from the United States starting April 10. The new tariff is in line with the level of the “retaliatory” tariff that was set by US President Donald Trump this…

South Korea’s recently ousted president has apologized for failing to live up to citizens’ expectations. South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Seok-yeol from office on Friday, ending his turbulent presidency and triggering elections to find a new leader.…

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has removed President Yoon Seok-yul from office after he was removed from office in an impeachment trial. Friday’s decision comes four months after he destabilized South Korea’s political situation by declaring martial law and sending troops…

Democrats from 19 states have filed a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump’s attempt to change the election process. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, characterizes the president’s actions as unconstitutional interference with states’ clear authority to conduct their own elections. He…