WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
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UK Cuts Global Health Fund Aid by 40%
Britain's decision to cut £120m from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria sparks outrage among health experts and charities. Critics warn this undermines UK's global health leadership.
Russia Considers First Nuclear Test Since Cold War
Exclusive: Moscow signals potential return to nuclear testing as global arms control agreements crumble, raising alarm among Western security officials.
Putin: Russia may resume nuclear weapons testing
Vladimir Putin declares Russia may resume nuclear weapons testing in direct response to US atomic trials, escalating global security concerns and Cold War-era tensions.
US Tests Nuclear Missile Amid Global Tensions
The United States has conducted a dramatic test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III nuclear missile from California, sparking fears of escalating global tensions and a potential new arms race with rivals including Russia and China.
Trump considered nuclear testing return to pressure rivals
Exclusive: Donald Trump allegedly discussed resuming nuclear weapons testing during his 2024 campaign, a move that would shatter decades of global consensus and dramatically escalate tensions with Moscow and Beijing.
Malaria Resurgence: A Warning of Global Health Crisis
As international aid budgets shrink, malaria cases are rising dramatically. This deadly resurgence could signal a much broader global health crisis in the making.
UK aid cuts trigger global malaria treatment crisis
Critical funding reductions from Britain threaten to reverse decades of progress in malaria prevention, putting vulnerable populations at risk and undermining global health security.
Trump's China Tariff Threat: Global Trade at Risk
As Donald Trump prepares sweeping new tariffs against China, experts warn of catastrophic consequences for global trade and geopolitical stability. Analysis reveals why Beijing may be preparing to call Washington's bluff.
US Dollar Faces Worst Week Since August on Trade Fears
The US dollar faces its steepest weekly decline since August as escalating trade tensions and Federal Reserve uncertainty rattle global markets. Discover how this impacts stocks, bonds, and international trade.
US Ports Impose New Fees on Chinese Goods in Trade War
American ports are implementing dramatic new fees targeting Chinese goods as trade tensions intensify, creating fresh challenges for global shipping and consumer prices.
IMF warns of 'turbulent decade' for global economy
The International Monetary Fund warns of sustained economic turbulence with downgraded growth forecasts and rising geopolitical tensions threatening global stability.
Asian stocks tumble as US-China trade tensions flare
Fresh trade disputes between Washington and Beijing trigger market turmoil across Asia, while surprisingly strong Chinese export data adds complexity to the economic standoff.
China's Economic Ambitions Face Mounting Challenges
Beijing confronts significant economic headwinds including trade tensions, property crisis, and demographic shifts that threaten its global dominance ambitions.
Global Classic Japanese Chef Knife Review 2025
Our in-depth review of the Global Classic Japanese Chef Knife. Discover if this iconic, lightweight santoku lives up to the hype for UK home cooks and professionals.
UN: Defence Spending Futile Without Climate Aid
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a powerful address, arguing that soaring defence budgets are a wasted effort without parallel investment in climate resilience for developing nations. He warns of a world plunging into deeper instability with
China's Bold Strategy for Global Dominance Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals how China is aggressively expanding its global influence through military, economic, and diplomatic channels, challenging Western hegemony and reshaping international power dynamics.
Xi hosts Putin & Kim in show of force against the West
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un at a major military parade in Beijing, signalling a powerful new axis of authoritarian cooperation that challenges the West.
John Kerry: Melting Arctic Ice a Global Security Threat
US Climate Envoy John Kerry issues a dire warning from the Arctic Circle, stating the rapid melting of ice is a profound global security threat that demands immediate international action.
Nations Halt US Weapons Shipments Over Trump Tariffs
Exclusive: In a dramatic move, several allied nations have suspended arms exports to the United States, retaliating against former President Donald Trump's proposed tariff threats. This marks a significant escalation in global trade tensions.
China Condemns US 'Bullying' Over Tariff Threats
Beijing condemns Washington's latest tariff strategy as economic coercion, escalating tensions in a move that could reshape global trade dynamics and impact markets worldwide.
Russia Demands Nuclear Shield Expansion Against West
A top Russian security official has issued a stark warning, calling for the expansion of the country's nuclear shield in response to what he labels 'unprecedented Western aggression'. The move signals a dangerous escalation in global tensions.
Putin seeks North Korean troops for Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin has reportedly requested military support from North Korea, including troops, in a secret letter to Kim Jong-un, escalating global tensions over the Ukraine conflict.
Putin warns Trump over US nuclear testing
Vladimir Putin issues a stark warning to Donald Trump, stating Russia will not hesitate to deploy nuclear weapons if the US resumes testing, escalating global tensions.
Trump-Putin Summit in Anchorage: Key Details
Former US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet in Anchorage, Alaska, for a pivotal summit. The talks, shrouded in secrecy, could reshape international diplomacy as tensions between the West and Russia escalate.
Sleepwalking into nuclear oblivion? US-Russia tensions escalate
As US-Russia relations deteriorate, the spectre of nuclear conflict resurfaces. Experts warn of catastrophic consequences if diplomatic efforts fail.
Trump-Putin Deadline Day: Wildfires and Tensions Escalate
As global tensions rise, Trump and Putin confront a critical deadline while wildfires rage and Azerbaijan-Armenia conflicts escalate. Stay updated with the latest developments.
Hiroshima survivor warns against nuclear threats
A survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bomb shares a chilling warning about the dangers of nuclear weapons as global tensions escalate.
Russia warns of unlimited nuclear arms expansion
Moscow declares it will expand its nuclear arsenal without restrictions as relations with the West deteriorate, raising fears of a new arms race.
Australia & NZ Ink Defence Pact with Japan
Australia and New Zealand have signed a landmark defence agreement with Japan, strengthening military ties in response to growing regional instability. The pact includes joint exercises and intelligence sharing.
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