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Russia-Ukraine Strikes Kill At Least 10

Russia and Ukraine traded deadly strikes overnight and into Saturday morning, resulting in at least 10 deaths and dozens of injuries across both countries. According to CBS News, the attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep T

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EU Faces Energy Crisis as Iran War Drives Prices

European Union leaders are grappling with an escalating energy crisis as the war in Iran drives up global oil prices. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suggested ending sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports to secure additional supplies. The finance ministers of Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, a

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Senegal Bans Minister Travel Amid Oil Price Surge

Senegal has banned all non-essential foreign travel for government ministers due to the rising price of oil caused by the conflict in Iran. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced this measure during a youth rally on Friday, noting that the current cost of a barrel of oil is approaching double what h

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Pope Leo Carries Cross for All Stations of Good Friday Procession

Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross during his first Good Friday as pontiff, marking the first time in decades that a pope has done so. The procession took place at Rome's Colosseum and included prayers for war orphans, deported immigrant children, and vic

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Diplomacy

French Ship Transits Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions

A French-owned container ship has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant development in the ongoing tensions between Iran and Western nations. The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by CMA CGM, crossed the strait on April 2, becoming the first Western vessel to do so since U.S.-I

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Conflict

Experts Condemn US Strikes on Iran as Potential War Crimes

Over 100 U.S.-based international law experts have signed an open letter condemning recent military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel as potential war crimes. According to The Guardian , these experts allege that the campaign violates the UN Charter and raises serious concerns about vi

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Diplomacy

S Korea, France Boost Ties Amid Middle East Crisis

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on Friday to bolster defense cooperation and address economic and energy crises triggered by the war in Iran, according to multiple reports. The agreement came during Macron's two-day state visit to South Korea, his fir

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Pakistan, Afghanistan Hold Peace Talks in China

Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding peace talks in the Chinese city of Urumqi to address escalating cross-border violence that has claimed hundreds of lives. The discussions aim to secure a ceasefire and improve trade relations. The conflict has intensified since October 2023, with both sides accus

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Conflict

Iran Recruits Children Amid Conflict Escalation

Iran has intensified its recruitment of children into military roles tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to reports from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. Children as young as 12 are being deployed in operational patrols, checkpoints, and intelligence activiti

Apr 2, 7:55 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

US Strikes Iran Bridge; Trump Threatens More Attacks

US forces conducted a strike on Iran's B1 highway bridge near Tehran on Thursday, causing significant damage and civilian casualties. According to multiple reports, at least eight people were killed and 95 injured in the attack. The US military targeted what President Donald Trump described as a pla

Apr 2, 6:02 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

US Deports 12 to Uganda Under Migration Pact

A flight carrying 12 people deported from the United States has landed in Uganda under a bilateral migration agreement between the two countries. This marks the first such transfer since the deal was signed in August 2023. The Ugandan Law Society condemned the arrivals, describing the process as 'un

Apr 2, 2:07 PM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Indonesia Demands UN Probe Peacekeeper Deaths in Lebanon

Indonesia has called on the United Nations to investigate the deaths of three of its peacekeepers following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. The Indonesian foreign ministry's UN representative, Umar Hadi, demanded a direct investigation during an emergency meeting of the Security Council, statin

Apr 2, 11:53 AM ET·2 min read

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HRW Accuses Burkina Faso Forces of War Crimes

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that over 1,837 civilians , including dozens of children, were killed in Burkina Faso between January 2023 and August 2024. According to the report, these killings amount to "war crimes and crimes against humanity" and are primarily attributed to government forc

Apr 2, 11:53 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

UK Hosts Summit to Address Strait of Hormuz Closure

Britain is set to host a virtual summit on Thursday, bringing together about 40 countries to address the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. This critical waterway, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's oil and gas travels, has been effectively shuttered due to the ongoing US-Isr

Apr 1, 3:06 PM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Two Migrants Die in Channel Crossing Attempt

Two migrants died attempting to cross the English Channel, French authorities reported. Six others were rescued near Calais on Wednesday morning, with one taken to hospital for urgent care. The incident occurred shortly after the UK and France extended talks over renewing a deal aimed at stopping sm

Apr 1, 1:09 PM ET·1 min read

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Russia Claims Full Control of Luhansk

Russia has announced full control over the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that units of the 'West' military grouping had completed the liberation of what Moscow refers to as the Luhansk People's Republic. The region has been largely under Russian control since

Apr 1, 6:55 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Iran Strait of Hormuz Closure Impacts Global Shipping

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route, since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28. The closure has significantly impacted global shipping and caused skyrocketing oil prices. A French-owned container ship recently passed through the strait, marking

Mar 31, 11:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Trump Criticizes Allies as Iran War Strains NATO Relations

U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at European allies for their lack of support in his war against Iran, accusing France and the UK of being unhelpful as transatlantic relations continue to sour from the spiraling conflict. According to multiple reports, Trump took to Truth Social on Tuesday

Mar 31, 9:30 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

UK Sends Troops to Gulf Amid Iran Tensions

The UK is sending additional military support to the Gulf region amid escalating tensions with Iran. According to multiple reports, the total deployment will reach around 1,000 troops. Defense Secretary John Healey announced that more Typhoon jets would be sent to Qatar and the Sky Sabre anti-drone

Mar 31, 2:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Pakistan-China Propose Peace Plan as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

Pakistan and China have jointly proposed a five-part peace plan to resolve escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The proposal follows a meeting in Beijing between Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, who presented the plan calling for an immediate c

Mar 31, 12:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

King Charles to Address Congress During US State Visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will undertake their first state visit to the United States from April 27-30. The visit, confirmed by Buckingham Palace and President Donald Trump, aims to celebrate historic connections and modern bilateral relationships between the two nations. The royal couple's

Mar 31, 10:39 AM ET·2 min read

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Iran Destroys US AWACS Plane in Saudi Strike

An Iranian strike on a Saudi Arabian airbase destroyed a US E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, raising concerns over Iran’s capabilities and US force protection. The attack occurred at Prince Sultan Air Base near Riyadh on March 27th, injuring up to 12 US soldiers , wit

Mar 31, 10:39 AM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Five in Gaza Amid Escalating Conflicts

Israeli airstrikes killed at least five people in two separate attacks in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to health officials cited by Reuters . The strikes occurred in Jabalia and Khan Younis, marking the latest violence overshadowing a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal that has held for fi

Mar 31, 8:25 AM ET·4 min read

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G7 Pledges Measures to Stabilize Energy Markets Amid Iran War

The Group of Seven (G7) economic powers have pledged to take all necessary measures to stabilize energy markets disrupted by the ongoing war in Iran. Finance leaders from the G7—comprising the US, Canada, Japan, Britain, France, Germany, and Italy—held a teleconference on Monday to coordinate action

Mar 30, 3:34 PM ET·3 min read

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Russia-Ukraine Strikes Kill At Least 10

EU Faces Energy Crisis as Iran War Drives Prices

Senegal Bans Minister Travel Amid Oil Price Surge

Pope Leo Carries Cross for All Stations of Good Friday Procession

French Ship Transits Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions

Experts Condemn US Strikes on Iran as Potential War Crimes

S Korea, France Boost Ties Amid Middle East Crisis

Pakistan, Afghanistan Hold Peace Talks in China

Iran Recruits Children Amid Conflict Escalation

US Strikes Iran Bridge; Trump Threatens More Attacks

US Deports 12 to Uganda Under Migration Pact

Indonesia Demands UN Probe Peacekeeper Deaths in Lebanon

HRW Accuses Burkina Faso Forces of War Crimes

UK Hosts Summit to Address Strait of Hormuz Closure

Two Migrants Die in Channel Crossing Attempt

Russia Claims Full Control of Luhansk

Iran Strait of Hormuz Closure Impacts Global Shipping

Trump Criticizes Allies as Iran War Strains NATO Relations

UK Sends Troops to Gulf Amid Iran Tensions

Pakistan-China Propose Peace Plan as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

King Charles to Address Congress During US State Visit

Iran Destroys US AWACS Plane in Saudi Strike

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Five in Gaza Amid Escalating Conflicts

G7 Pledges Measures to Stabilize Energy Markets Amid Iran War

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Russia-Ukraine Strikes Kill At Least 10

EU Faces Energy Crisis as Iran War Drives Prices

Senegal Bans Minister Travel Amid Oil Price Surge

Pope Leo Carries Cross for All Stations of Good Friday Procession

French Ship Transits Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions

Experts Condemn US Strikes on Iran as Potential War Crimes

S Korea, France Boost Ties Amid Middle East Crisis

Pakistan, Afghanistan Hold Peace Talks in China

Iran Recruits Children Amid Conflict Escalation

US Strikes Iran Bridge; Trump Threatens More Attacks

US Deports 12 to Uganda Under Migration Pact

Indonesia Demands UN Probe Peacekeeper Deaths in Lebanon

HRW Accuses Burkina Faso Forces of War Crimes

UK Hosts Summit to Address Strait of Hormuz Closure

Two Migrants Die in Channel Crossing Attempt

Russia Claims Full Control of Luhansk

Iran Strait of Hormuz Closure Impacts Global Shipping

Trump Criticizes Allies as Iran War Strains NATO Relations

UK Sends Troops to Gulf Amid Iran Tensions

Pakistan-China Propose Peace Plan as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

King Charles to Address Congress During US State Visit

Iran Destroys US AWACS Plane in Saudi Strike

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Five in Gaza Amid Escalating Conflicts

G7 Pledges Measures to Stabilize Energy Markets Amid Iran War

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