Narrow Lead for D66 as PVV Loses Ground in Dutch Elections
D66 edges ahead of Geert Wilders’ PVV in the Netherlands elections, marking big gains for liberals as the far-right party loses seats and coalition talks heat up.
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APEC Sees 3.1% Growth in 2025, But Debt Clouds 2026 Outlook
APEC growth is set to reach 3.1% in 2025, driven by resilient trade and high-tech demand, but rising public debt could slow growth to 2.9% in 2026.
Louvre Heist Update: 5 More Arrested, $102M Jewels Still Missing
Five more suspects have been arrested in the daring $102M Louvre jewel heist. Investigators probe black market trails and security gaps as the hunt for missing diamonds intensifies.
IOC and Saudi Arabia End 12-Year Riyadh Esports Plan
IOC and Saudi Arabia have mutually ended their 12-year partnership for the Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh, marking a reset in their Vision2030 gaming strategy.
Lebanese President Orders Army to Counter Israeli Incursion
Lebanese President Aoun orders army to confront Israeli forces after a deadly raid in Blida, urging concrete steps to enforce the 2024 ceasefire.
Xi & Trump in Busan: Paving New Ground for US-China Ties
At their Busan summit, President Xi urged closer US-China cooperation, aiming to build a strong foundation and positive atmosphere for bilateral development.
Hurricane Melissa Batters Caribbean, Death Toll Nears 30
Hurricane Melissa batters the Caribbean, killing nearly 30 and leaving communities devastated from Jamaica to Haiti.
Experts Praise Chinese Mainland’s Boost to Asia-Pacific at 32nd APEC
Experts at the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting praise the Chinese mainland’s open approach for boosting Asia-Pacific integration and shared prosperity.
Sinner Extends Indoor Streak to 22 as Altmaier Shocks Ruud in Paris Masters
Jannik Sinner extended his indoor hard court streak to 22 matches at the Paris Masters, while Daniel Altmaier stunned Casper Ruud in a major upset.
Bayern Munich’s 4-1 Comeback vs Cologne Extends Perfect Run
Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Cologne 4-1 in the German Cup, extending their perfect season start to 14 wins and setting a new big-five European leagues record.