Japan has officially secured its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first team to qualify after the host nations—United States, Canada, and Mexico. Their 2-0 win against Bahrain at Saitama Stadium on March 20, 2025, confirmed their entry into the expanded 48-team tournament. Goals from ...

Kirsty Coventry, an iconic swimmer from Zimbabwe, made headlines on Thursday by shattering the glass ceiling of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). She has become the first woman and the first African to hold the presidency in the organization’s 130-year history. Her election heralds a new ...

Stuart Young is about to be officially sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago in a formal ceremony at the President’s House in St. Ann’s. He’ll be taking the reins from the outgoing Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, who has officially stepped down from his role. Stuart Young: ...

In a historic breakthrough, Armenia and Azerbaijan have come to an agreement on the wording of a peace treaty, putting an end to nearly forty years of conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. This peace agreement was wrapped up on March 13, 2025, representing a major move toward fostering ...

In response to the mounting financial crisis and the global uncertainty we’re facing, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has rolled out the ‘UN80 Initiative.’ This initiative focuses on boosting efficiency and cost-effectiveness within the United Nations. Its mission is to tackle the issue of ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day state visit to Mauritius on March 11, 2025, strengthening the long-standing relationship between India and the island nation. Throughout his visit, PM Modi engaged in a variety of diplomatic, cultural, and economic activities, showcasing the deep ...

Mark Carney has been appointed as the new leader of Canada’s Liberal Party and will be the country’s next Prime Minister, replacing Justin Trudeau in light of rising public dissatisfaction. The former central banker will now steer the party into the upcoming general elections and tackle Ottawa’s ...

The largest iceberg in the world, A23a, has become stuck near South Georgia, a remote British overseas territory famous for its rich wildlife. Scientists are keeping a close eye on the situation to assess its effects on local ecosystems. While the iceberg might interfere with wildlife feeding ...

The Trump administration has implemented extensive tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, fundamentally changing trade relations and heightening economic tensions. These tariffs, which take effect on March 4, 2025, have increased import duties to levels not seen in decades, impacting ...

Yamandú Orsi was sworn in as Uruguay’s President on March 1, 2025, marking the return of the leftist Broad Front coalition after a five-year conservative rule. With a background as a history teacher and mayor, Orsi has promised to bolster Uruguay’s social safety net while confronting economic ...