The Democratic Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, and the Republican leader in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, released separate statements on Monday bashing President Donald Trump’s decision to step back in Syria. “American interests are best served by American leadership, not by retreat or withdrawal,” said McConnell, arguably Trump’s most important ally in Congress. The Senate […]

The European Commission has called on Britain to put forward “a workable solution now” ahead of next week’s summit of EU leaders with Brexit negotiations at a crucial stage, not “untried and revokable” arrangements at the Irish border. EU leaders need time to prepare for the gathering, commission spokeswoman Mina Andreeva on Monday in Brussels […]

Last month, the Saudi Kingdom announced the launch of a new tourist visa program, opening up the country to mass tourism for the first time. And now, Saudi Arabia has gone one step further in its bid to encourage international tourists. Unmarried couples will now be allowed to share rooms while on vacation in the […]

Two teenagers were arrested after allegedly robbing the grave of an 84-year-old grandmother and having sex with her corpse. The youngsters, who cannot be identified, were caught after the family of the deceased went to visit her grave the day after she was buried on September 29 in Davao, the Philippines. They found that the […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin is renowned for posing for high-octane photo opportunities like tiger-tracking or deepwater diving. But in images released to celebrate his birthday on Monday, the long-term leader was seen enjoying some of Russia’s more peaceful wildlife. Putin, who has turned 67, spent a mini-break in mountains above the Yenisei River in Siberia […]