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Kim Jong Un Opens Memorial for N.Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveiled a memorial museum in Pyongyang for soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The ceremony marked what Russia described as the first anniversary of its recapture of parts of Kursk, where Ukrainian forces launched an incursion in 2024.

Apr 27, 3:59 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Strikes Kill 16 as Ukraine Marks Chernobyl Anniversary

Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory, and Russia killed at least 16 people on Sunday, as the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by attacks near the plant. According to multiple reports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Apr 26, 6:42 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Mexico Probes Unauthorized U.S. Agents Killed in Drug Operation

The Mexican government has declared that two U.S. federal agents, identified as CIA employees by multiple sources, were killed in a car crash while participating in an unauthorized operation against drug trafficking. According to statements from Mexico's Ministry of Security, one agent entered the c

Apr 25, 8:17 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Russia-Ukraine Attacks Kill Dozens; Zelensky Urges Talks

Overnight Russian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine killed at least eight people and wounded dozens more. The central city of Dnipro bore the brunt, with five fatalities reported by regional authorities. The attacks destroyed several apartment buildings, businesses, and a residential house in

Apr 25, 6:31 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

China Sends Pandas to Zoo Atlanta in Conservation Pact

China has announced it will send two giant pandas, male Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang, to Zoo Atlanta as part of a decade-long conservation partnership. This move is seen as an effort in 'panda diplomacy' amidst ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China. The China Wildlife Conservation Associatio

Apr 25, 12:58 PM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Mali Defense Minister Killed in Coordinated Attacks

Mali's Defense Minister General Sadio Camara was killed during coordinated attacks across multiple cities on April 27. According to multiple sources, a suicide car bomb attack at his residence in Kati resulted in his death. The attacks targeted government buildings, military installations, and Bamak

Apr 25, 11:08 AM ET·3 min read

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HumanRights

Global Hunger Report Warns of Rising Food Insecurity

The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises , published by a coalition of development and humanitarian organizations, warns that conflict, drought, and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at critical levels in 2026. According to the report, acute hunger has doubled over the past decade, with famines dec

Apr 25, 7:42 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Zelenskyy Visits Azerbaijan Amid Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Azerbaijan on Friday for high-level talks with President Ilham Aliyev, focusing on security and energy cooperation. The two leaders signed a significant agreement relating to military-industrial partnerships, according to multiple sources. The visit ca

Apr 24, 10:41 PM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Kosovo Jails Three Serbs for Deadly Banjska Attack

A court in Pristina, Kosovo, has sentenced three ethnic Serbs to prison for their roles in the deadly Banjska attack in September 2023. Blagoje Spasojevic and Vladimir Tolic were each given life sentences, while Dusan Maksimovic received a 30-year term. The men were found guilty of violating Kosovo'

Apr 24, 4:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

EU Launches AccelerateEU Plan Amid Energy Crisis

The European Commission has launched the AccelerateEU strategy to combat fossil-fuel price shocks triggered by the Iran war. The plan aims to protect consumers, secure short-term energy supplies, and accelerate the transition to clean energy. According to carbonbrief.org , the latest crisis has cost

Apr 23, 1:46 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

King Charles Visits U.S. Amid Strained Ties

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 27th, 2025, for their first state visit to the United States. The four-day trip marks the 250th anniversary of American independence from British rule under King George III. The royal couple's visit comes amid strained

Apr 23, 1:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

UK Signs £662M Deal to Curb Channel Migrant Crossings

The UK government has signed a £662 million deal with France to curb migrant crossings in the English Channel. The three-year agreement focuses on increasing patrols, surveillance, and deterrence measures along French beaches. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez

Apr 23, 11:42 AM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Israeli Reservist Kills Two Palestinians in West Bank School Attack

An Israeli army reservist shot and killed two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old boy, near a school in the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir on Tuesday. According to multiple reports, the Palestinian Ministry of Health identified the victims as Aws al-Naasan, 14, and Jihad Abu Naim, 32.

Apr 23, 9:42 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Iran War Triggers Worst Energy Crisis on Record

The Iran war has triggered what experts are calling the worst global energy crisis on record, with significant disruptions to oil and gas supplies through the critical Strait of Hormuz. According to multiple reports, this conflict has reduced global crude supplies by 13 million barrels per day (bpd)

Apr 23, 9:42 AM ET·4 min read

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Israeli Strike Kills Journalist Amid Ceasefire Violations

An Israeli drone strike on May 15 killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and injured photographer Zeinab Faraj near al-Tayri village in southern Lebanon. The attack occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which has been repeatedly violated by both sides. The journalists w

Apr 23, 2:35 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

UK's Military Dependence on US 'No Longer Tenable'

Former NATO chief Lord George Robertson has declared that Britain’s high level of military dependence on the United States is “no longer tenable.” Speaking at a seminar at Chatham House, Robertson emphasized the need for the UK to become more autonomous in its defense capabilities. He highlighted gr

Apr 22, 1:09 PM ET·2 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely

President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, responding to a request from Pakistani mediators for more time to negotiate peace talks. The initial two-week ceasefire was set to expire on April 23. However, Iran has not requested an extension and repeated threats to break

Apr 22, 7:04 AM ET·5 min read

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Diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Inequality During Equatorial Guinea Visit

Pope Leo XIV concluded his four-nation Africa tour with a visit to Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday, where he addressed an estimated 120,000 people at Mass in Mongomo . President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and his family were present among the worshippers. The pope criticized vast income inequaliti

Apr 22, 4:56 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Nearly 8,000 Migrant Deaths or Disappearances in 2025: UN

Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes last year, with sea routes to Europe being the most deadly, according to a report released by the United Nations' International Organization for Migration (IOM). The figures highlight the ongoing dangers faced by migrants, many of whom are

Apr 22, 4:56 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Taiwan President Cancels Eswatini Trip After Overflight Denials

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has canceled his planned trip to Eswatini after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked overflight permits for his aircraft due to pressure from China. This marks the first publicly known instance of a Taiwanese leader canceling a foreign visit because of such

Apr 22, 3:07 AM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 3 publishers

Climate

Australia Prepares for Rare Super El Niño Event

Australia is bracing for a rare 'super' El Niño event that promises a hotter and drier summer than usual. The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed the end of the 2025-26 La Niña , signaling the imminent onset of its opposite phase, El Niño. This climate pattern is expected to bring warmer Pacific wat

Apr 22, 1:28 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Sheinbaum Demands US Explain Unauthorized Agents in Mexico Operation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum demanded an explanation from the United States following a car crash that killed two CIA agents and two Mexican officials during an anti-drug operation in Chihuahua. According to multiple reports, Sheinbaum sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. Embassy requesting inf

Apr 21, 6:56 AM ET·4 min read

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Diplomacy

Japan Ends Lethal Weapons Export Ban

Japan has relaxed its decades-old restrictions on arms exports, allowing sales to 17 countries with whom it has defense agreements. The move marks a significant shift from the country's post-World War II pacifist stance. The new policy lifts restrictions that previously limited arms exports to just

Apr 21, 3:37 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Uganda-Congo Forces Free Over 200 Hostages in IS-Linked Raid

Ugandan and Congolese forces have rescued more than 200 civilians held captive by an armed group linked to the Islamic State (IS) in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to multiple reports. The operation targeted a camp controlled by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a mi

Apr 20, 3:55 PM ET·2 min read

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Kim Jong Un Opens Memorial for N.Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine

Strikes Kill 16 as Ukraine Marks Chernobyl Anniversary

Mexico Probes Unauthorized U.S. Agents Killed in Drug Operation

Russia-Ukraine Attacks Kill Dozens; Zelensky Urges Talks

China Sends Pandas to Zoo Atlanta in Conservation Pact

Mali Defense Minister Killed in Coordinated Attacks

Global Hunger Report Warns of Rising Food Insecurity

Zelenskyy Visits Azerbaijan Amid Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

Kosovo Jails Three Serbs for Deadly Banjska Attack

EU Launches AccelerateEU Plan Amid Energy Crisis

King Charles Visits U.S. Amid Strained Ties

UK Signs £662M Deal to Curb Channel Migrant Crossings

Israeli Reservist Kills Two Palestinians in West Bank School Attack

Iran War Triggers Worst Energy Crisis on Record

Israeli Strike Kills Journalist Amid Ceasefire Violations

UK's Military Dependence on US 'No Longer Tenable'

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely

Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Inequality During Equatorial Guinea Visit

Nearly 8,000 Migrant Deaths or Disappearances in 2025: UN

Taiwan President Cancels Eswatini Trip After Overflight Denials

Australia Prepares for Rare Super El Niño Event

Sheinbaum Demands US Explain Unauthorized Agents in Mexico Operation

Japan Ends Lethal Weapons Export Ban

Uganda-Congo Forces Free Over 200 Hostages in IS-Linked Raid

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Kim Jong Un Opens Memorial for N.Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine

Strikes Kill 16 as Ukraine Marks Chernobyl Anniversary

Mexico Probes Unauthorized U.S. Agents Killed in Drug Operation

Russia-Ukraine Attacks Kill Dozens; Zelensky Urges Talks

China Sends Pandas to Zoo Atlanta in Conservation Pact

Mali Defense Minister Killed in Coordinated Attacks

Global Hunger Report Warns of Rising Food Insecurity

Zelenskyy Visits Azerbaijan Amid Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

Kosovo Jails Three Serbs for Deadly Banjska Attack

EU Launches AccelerateEU Plan Amid Energy Crisis

King Charles Visits U.S. Amid Strained Ties

UK Signs £662M Deal to Curb Channel Migrant Crossings

Israeli Reservist Kills Two Palestinians in West Bank School Attack

Iran War Triggers Worst Energy Crisis on Record

Israeli Strike Kills Journalist Amid Ceasefire Violations

UK's Military Dependence on US 'No Longer Tenable'

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely

Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Inequality During Equatorial Guinea Visit

Nearly 8,000 Migrant Deaths or Disappearances in 2025: UN

Taiwan President Cancels Eswatini Trip After Overflight Denials

Australia Prepares for Rare Super El Niño Event

Sheinbaum Demands US Explain Unauthorized Agents in Mexico Operation

Japan Ends Lethal Weapons Export Ban

Uganda-Congo Forces Free Over 200 Hostages in IS-Linked Raid

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