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Moscow accuses Poland of Russophobia, pledges to respond by reducing Polish diplomatic and consular presence in Russia.Published On 19 Nov 202519 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharePoland has announced it will close its last remaining Russian consulate in the northern Polish city of Gdansk following the targeting of a railway line to Ukraine from Warsaw, blaming Moscow for the incident.“I have decided to withdraw consent for the operation of the Russian consulate in Gdansk,” Polish Foreign…

Diplomatic dispute deepens between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.China will again ban all imports of Japanese seafood as a diplomatic dispute between the two countries escalates, Japanese media report.Japanese public broadcaster NHK and Kyodo News agency said on Wednesday that the seafood ban follows after China earlier this month lifted import restrictions on Japanese marine products, which were imposed by Beijing in 2023 after the release of treated radioactive water from…

The vote represents a major step in the years-long effort to make government documents on the late sex offender public.The United States Congress has approved a bill to release government documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, clearing the way for making the files public.The House of Representatives adopted the measure in a 427-1 vote on Tuesday, sending it to the Senate, which swiftly agreed to pass it by unanimous consent even before it was formally transmitted to…

UN agency said an estimated 318 million people will face acute food insecurity in 2026.Published On 18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe World Food Programme (WFP) has said that funding cuts will worsen a deepening hunger crisis around the world, warning that more than 300 million people will face acute food insecurity next year.“Food insecurity is expected to remain at alarming levels,” the organisation said in its 2026 Global Outlook report released on…

The accusations from his estranged sister come as the Philippine president faces a corruption scandal over flood-control projects.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has rejected accusations by his estranged sister, Senator Imee Marcos, that he has been a long-term drug user, at a time when the country is witnessing mass protests against corruption.On Monday, the senator alleged that her brother had developed a cocaine dependency that affected his governance, contributing to corruption and poor decision-making.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend…

US president defends economic policies as polls show growing angst among voters over prices.Published On 18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareUnited States President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s record on lowering prices as he faces growing discontent from Americans over the cost of living.In a speech to McDonald’s franchise owners and suppliers on Monday, Trump claimed credit for bringing inflation back to “normal” levels while pledging to bring price growth lower still.Recommended…