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Romania: Nicusor Dan, the liberal and pro-European mayor of Bucharest, has won the Romanian presidency in a tense run-off election. He defeated far-right nationalist George Simion in a vote that followed months of political instability. With 53.6 percent of the vote, Nicusor Dan secured his place as Romania’s new president. More than 11.5 million Romanians turned out on Sunday, with over six million backing the liberal candidate. Dan’s win came despite a strong challenge from George Simion, the leader of the far-right AUR party, who had won the first round earlier this month. His success had been fuelled by public…

Istanbul: Russia and Ukraine will exchange 1,000 prisoners each following peace talks held in Istanbul. Delegations from both countries were present, however, key leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and US President Donald Trump, did not attend the Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, addressed the delegations that there were two paths ahead, one leading to peace, and the other to further death and destruction. The Russia-Ukraine peace talks lasted less than two hours, and sharp divisions quickly emerged. According to a Ukrainian official, the Kremlin introduced new and unacceptable demands, including a call…

Argentina: A series of massive ice calving events at the world-famous Perito Moreno Glacier has triggered urgent concerns from scientists and environmental experts. Long regarded as a rare exception among retreating glaciers, Perito Moreno is now exhibiting clear and measurable signs of accelerated glacial mass loss, closely tied to the ongoing effects of climate change. An ice block 70 metres (230 feet) in size, equivalent to a 20-storey building, collapsed into the turquoise waters of Lake Argentina. Tourists standing on the viewing Perito Moreno Glacier, at Los Glaciares National Park, watched in awe as the ice plunged into the lake.…

Istanbul: Hopes for meaningful progress in the Ukraine peace talks have dimmed, as both Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are not expected to attend the landmark summit in Istanbul. The meeting was set to mark the first direct negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv in more than three years. Russian President Vladimir Putin had earlier proposed holding the talks “without any preconditions.” However, his name does not appear on the Kremlin’s official delegation list. The Russian side will instead be represented by Presidential Adviser Vladimir Medinsky and Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin at the Ukraine peace talks. This was swiftly…

London: The UK government has announced a major civil service relocation plan. Thousands of civil servant jobs will be moved out of London to cut costs and boost regional presence. Under new government reforms, 12,000 civil service roles will be relocated from the capital by 2032. The move is expected to save £94 million each year. Eleven major offices in London will shut down as part of the restructuring. As part of the new civil service relocation plan, government campuses will be established in Manchester and Aberdeen, with a third location to be announced soon. These regional hubs support the…

Washington, D.C: In a highly controversial move, 59 white South African refugees have arrived in the United States to be granted refugee status. The group includes members of the African minority, who landed at Dulles International Airport near Washington D.C, to a warm reception from US officials. President Donald Trump has defended the decision, claiming the group members were victims of racial discrimination. Trump stated that, “a genocide was occurring and farmers are being killed, they happen to be white, but whether they’re white or black makes no difference to me.” The Trump administration has paused most other refugee admissions,…

Turkey: The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has announced its decision to disband after more than four decades of armed conflict. The announcement of the PKK disbandment followed a party congress held in northern Iraq last week, where the group declared that its ‘historical mission’ had been completed. More than 40,000 people have died since the conflict began. The Kurdistan Workers’ Party disbandment marks a major turning point in the region’s political and security landscape. It may also affect neighbouring areas, particularly in Syria, where Kurdish forces are allied with the United States in the fight against the Islamic State. The…

Kyiv: UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in Kyiv, joining world leaders to pressure Russia into accepting a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The coordinated visit aims to support peace efforts and demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine. Sir Keir travelled with French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s new Chancellor, Friedrich Merz. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has also joined the high-level group. This marks Sir Keir’s second trip to Ukraine as UK Prime Minister. The leaders are supporting a 30-day ceasefire proposal originally put forward by US President Donald Trump. This initiative related to 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine aims to…

United States: US President Donald Trump has hinted at a potential easing of tariffs on Chinese goods, ahead of critical US-China trade talks. His remarks come as senior officials from both economic giants prepare for a high-stakes meeting in Switzerland this week. “You can’t get any higher. It’s at 145, so we know it’s coming down,” Trump said, referencing the recent tariffs imposed on Chinese imports since his return to the White House. The talks mark the strongest signal yet that both nations may be ready to reduce tensions after years of trade disputes. The US dollar received a boost…

WellMade Network, headquartered in Sharjah Publishing City, UAE, has further strengthened its executive leadership with the appointment of MJ Mathew (Manu Jacob Mathew) as Director (Marketing) and Chief Business Officer (CBO). This strategic move is set to accelerate the company’s global expansion, boost brand presence, and enhance profitability across its growing portfolio of digital media brands. With nearly 30 years of experience in media marketing, brand building, and advertising, Mathew has held senior positions at leading institutions including TCG Advertising, Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India Group), and Malayala Manorama. His deep industry knowledge and leadership acumen…