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Trump and Xi Meet in Washington as U.S.-China Trade Truce Is Extended

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington this week for a closely watched three day visit aimed at managing one of the world’s most consequential bilateral relationships. The

September 24, 2026

Politics

Lerinsko Oro Event Set for October 24 in Toronto

Lerinsko Oro in Toronto is set to take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at St. Clement of Ohrid Church, with live entertainment by The Boys from BOUF. Event Details The event

September 23, 2026

Community·Macedonia

Trump Administration Steps Up Crackdown on Alleged Noncitizen Voting Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trump’s administration is stepping up criminal prosecutions of noncitizens accused of illegally voting in U.S. elections, as the president continues to raise concerns about election fraud ahead of the November

September 23, 2026

Politics·Whats New

OECD WARNS GLOBAL INFLATION WILL REMAIN HIGHER THAN EXPECTED

Global inflation is expected to remain higher than previously forecast throughout next year, while the world economy will continue to grow at a slower pace, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

September 23, 2026

Business·Whats New

EU Kids Act Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 13

The proposed EU Kids Act would introduce a European Union-wide ban on personal social media accounts for children under 13 and impose strict parental controls for teenagers between 13 and 15. European

September 23, 2026

Whats New

Trump Says Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal Could Be Close

U.S. President Donald Trump said the war between Ukraine and Russia could end sooner than many people expect following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York. The two leaders met

September 23, 2026

Politics·Whats New

UK Launches Military Space Squadron to Protect Satellites

The United Kingdom is launching its first military space squadron dedicated to defending British satellites and countering hostile activity in orbit. The Royal Air Force’s new No. III Space Effects Squadron will

September 23, 2026

Whats New

Sarajevo Hosts Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics 2026

Sarajevo is hosting the Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics 2026, bringing together approximately 90 participants from 13 countries for one of the region’s leading international competitions for young programmers. The event runs

September 23, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

European Car-Free Day Encourages Bosnia to Return Streets to People

European Car-Free Day is marked across Bosnia and Herzegovina on September 22 through activities promoting walking, cycling and cleaner forms of urban transportation. Bosnia and Herzegovina signed the charter supporting the European

September 23, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Sarajevo to Open Bosnia’s First Clinic for Rape Survivors

Sarajevo will open Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first specialized clinic for rape survivors on September 29, providing medical care and coordinated institutional support in one location. The clinic will operate within the Gynecology

September 23, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

President Meets Macedonian Diaspora Representatives From Canada

President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova met with representatives of the United Macedonians Organization of Canada to discuss stronger diaspora participation in Macedonia’s political, economic and social life. The organization was represented by its president,

September 23, 2026

Macedonia·Politics

Macedonia and Azerbaijan to Sign Sports Cooperation Memorandum

Macedonia and Azerbaijan are preparing to establish a new framework for sports cooperation during Macedonian Sports Minister Borko Ristovski’s official visit to Azerbaijan. Ristovski will remain in the country through September 27

September 23, 2026

Macedonia·Sport