Donald Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure reveals that cryptocurrency has become the biggest source of income in his business empire. According to the 927-page filing released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, Trump reported more than $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures, including World Liberty Financial and the $TRUMP meme coin. The disclosure also…
A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, the CITIC Tower, shortly before 6:00 p.m. local time on Friday, June 26, 2026, triggering an evacuation and a major emergency response in the city’s central business district. While official statements from the Chinese government remain absent, flight tracking data and eyewitness accounts provide a harrowing look…
Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial offensives of the war overnight, with Russia claiming to have intercepted 660 drones targeting Russian territory, occupied Crimea, and strategic sites across the Black and Azov seas. The massive overnight operation targeted a dozen Russian regions, the illegally annexed Crimean peninsula, and strategic maritime zones in the Black…
A powerful Venezuela earthquake struck the country on Wednesday evening, killing at least 164 people and injuring more than 971 others after twin tremors measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude rocked the nation. Officials warn that the death toll is expected to rise significantly as rescue operations continue. The dual seismic events, occurring less than a…
The French Health Ministry has confirmed the first case of Ebola on national territory, marking the first time the deadly virus has been detected within France. The patient, a doctor who had been serving on a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), tested positive after returning to Paris via a commercial flight from…
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister on June 22, 2026, following mounting pressure within the Labour Party and declining approval ratings. Andy Burnham has emerged as the leading contender to replace him. His departure comes less than two years after leading his party to a landslide victory in July 2024, ending 14 years…
Japan will dramatically increase visa fees from July 1, 2026, with single-entry visa costs rising from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen. The move marks Japan’s first major visa fee increase since 1978 and will affect tourists, workers, foreign residents and permanent residency applicants. This policy shift comes as Japan grapples with the dual challenge of…
King Charles III will become the first modern British monarch to publicly disclose his personal tax bill, marking a major step toward greater transparency in royal finances. The disclosure will be included in the annual royal financial accounts and comes amid increased scrutiny of the monarchy’s wealth, tax payments and public funding. It will cover…
Iran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz has pushed the Middle East into a fresh crisis, testing the newly signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding just days after it was announced. Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing a “clear breach” of commitments by Washington. This escalation comes in direct response…
A fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire has officially taken effect following a period of deadly escalation in southern Lebanon that threatened to derail a broader geopolitical effort to end the West Asia war. The truce, which began at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, June 19, 2026, was brokered through intense mediation by the United States and Qatar, with…
