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EU Hosts Palestinian Peace Talks Amid Shifting Israel Relations

The European Union hosted a significant Palestinian peace conference in Brussels on Monday, attended by representatives from more than 60 nations. This gathering comes amid shifting dynamics in EU-Israel relations following Hungary's election defeat of Viktor Orbán, which has opened new possibilitie

Apr 20, 3:55 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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WorldDiplomacy

King Charles Honors Queen Elizabeth on Her Centenary

King Charles III led commemorations on Tuesday marking what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday. The British royals attended a series of events dedicated to honoring her legacy as Britain's longest-reigning and longest-lived monarch, who spent 70 years on the throne before her death

Apr 20, 4:45 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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WorldDiplomacy

Australia-Japan Sign $7B Warship Deal

Australia and Japan have signed contracts for the first three of 11 warships under a landmark $7 billion defense deal. The agreement was announced by Defence Ministers Richard Marles of Australia and Shinjiro Koizumi of Japan in Melbourne on Saturday. The Mogami Memorandum , as reported by Al Jazeer

Apr 20, 1:29 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Conflict

Oil Prices Surge as U.S.-Iran Tensions Flare Over Strait of Hormuz

Global oil prices surged on Monday as tensions escalated between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy supplies. Brent crude futures rose by 6.4% to $96.13 per barrel , while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed 7.5% to $90.15 per barrel . The s

Apr 19, 8:18 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Pope Leo Urges Angola to Heal Divisions During Mass

Pope Leo urged Angolans to overcome divisions during an open-air Mass attended by roughly 100,000 people in Kilamba, near the capital Luanda. The pope called Angola a “beautiful yet wounded country,” referencing its 27-year civil war that ended in 2002. He urged Angolans to build a united nation whe

Apr 19, 11:31 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Trump Threatens Iran as Ceasefire Nears End

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not accept a peace deal, as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are set to resume in Pakistan. The ceasefire between the two nations is due to expire on Tuesday, with both sides accusing each other of viol

Apr 19, 9:47 AM ET·3 min read

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History

Titanic Survivor's Life Jacket Sells for $906K at Auction

A life jacket worn by first-class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli as she escaped the sinking RMS Titanic sold for $906,000 (£670,00) at an auction in England. The flotation device was signed by her and other survivors from lifeboat No. 1. The cream-colored canvas life jacket with cork-filled secti

Apr 18, 6:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Iran Recloses Strait of Hormuz After U.S.-Iran Tensions Flare

The Strait of Hormuz has been reopened and then closed again by Iran amid escalating tensions with the United States following failed peace talks. The U.S.-sanctioned Chinese tanker Rich Starry , carrying about 250,000 barrels of methanol , returned to the Strait on April 15 after exiting the Gulf a

Apr 18, 8:48 AM ET·4 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Russia Launches Massive Drone Strike on Ukraine

Russia conducted a large-scale drone strike across Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring dozens, including children. The attacks targeted approximately 20 regions, including Kyiv, Odesa, Rivne, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Kharkiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported th

Apr 18, 5:09 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

UK and France Lead Strait of Hormuz Security Mission

France and Britain are leading a multinational effort to secure shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz once fighting in the region ends. The initiative, branded as the Strait of Hormuz Maritime Freedom of Navigation Initiative, aims to restore maritime security through intelligence sharing, mine-cl

Apr 17, 12:02 PM ET·2 min read

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Energy

IEA Warns of Global Energy Crisis

Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), has warned that it will take approximately two years to recover the energy output lost in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict. According to Reuters , Birol stated in an interview with the Neue Zuercher Zeitung newspaper that rec

Apr 17, 2:58 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Cuba Ready to Defend Against U.S.: Díaz-Canel

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel declared that while his country does not desire military confrontation with the United States, it stands ready to defend itself if necessary. Speaking at a rally commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution's socialist declaration, Díaz-Canel emphasize

Apr 16, 11:26 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Sudan Enters Fourth Year of Civil War Amid Worsening Crisis

Sudan marked three years since the onset of a devastating civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as reported by Democracy Now! . The conflict began after a power struggle following a military coup in 2021, which upended civilian-led democra

Apr 16, 1:06 PM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

UK Prepares for Food Shortages Amid Iran War

The UK is bracing for potential food shortages by the summer under a worst-case scenario drawn up by government officials, which involves the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This critical waterway's shutdown could reduce domestic supplies of carbon dioxide, essential for slaughtering anim

Apr 16, 4:51 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Japan Pledges $10bn to Aid Asian Oil Crisis

Japan has pledged $10 billion (£7.4bn) to help its Asian neighbours secure energy resources amid disruptions caused by the Iran war, according to BBC and Reuters . The financial aid aims to stabilize oil supplies in Southeast Asia, a region heavily reliant on petroleum-derived products for critical

Apr 16, 12:59 AM ET·2 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Russia's Deadliest Aerial Attack Kills At Least 16 in Ukraine

Russia launched its deadliest aerial attack this year on Ukraine, killing at least 16 people including a child in Kyiv. The overnight assault involved nearly 700 drones and ballistic missiles targeting cities across the country. The capital city bore some of the heaviest damage with Kyiv Mayor Vital

Apr 16, 12:59 AM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

IAEA Chief Warns of North Korea's Nuclear Expansion

Rafael Grossi , Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), warned on Wednesday that North Korea has significantly expanded its nuclear weapons production capabilities . Speaking in Seoul, Grossi confirmed increased activity at multiple facilities within North Korea's Yongbyon

Apr 15, 8:55 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Xi Affirms China's Support for Russia Amid Global Tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday to reaffirm China's support for Russia amid growing global tensions. According to multiple reports, Xi emphasized the importance of trust and cooperation between the two nations, stating that their relationship

Apr 15, 6:58 AM ET·2 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Orders Strait of Hormuz Blockade

President Donald Trump ordered a full blockade of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after high-stakes negotiations between the U.S. and Iran collapsed over the weekend. This move escalates tensions with both China and Iran, risking higher global oil prices and potential confrontation. The blocka

Apr 15, 6:58 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

South Africa Appoints Roelf Meyer as US Ambassador

South Africa has appointed Roelf Meyer , a former apartheid-era negotiator, as its new ambassador to the United States. This appointment comes after a year without diplomatic representation in Washington following the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool in March 2025. The move is seen as an attempt by Presi

Apr 15, 1:30 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine

Russia launched an extensive aerial assault on Ukraine using nearly 700 drones and dozens of missiles, killing at least 16 people and injuring over 80 others , according to multiple reports. The attack targeted civilian areas across the country, including Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia. The b

Apr 14, 11:30 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

250 Rohingya Refugees Missing After Boat Capsizes in Andaman Sea

Approximately 250 Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals are missing after their boat capsized in the Andaman Sea, according to multiple reports. The trawler, which departed from Teknaf in southern Bangladesh on April 4 bound for Malaysia, reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas, and sev

Apr 14, 6:28 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Italy Suspends Defense Deal with Israel

Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its 20-year-old defense cooperation agreement with Israel, according to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni . The decision comes amid rising tensions over Israeli military actions in Lebanon and an incident involving Italian peacekeepers. The agreement, signed

Apr 14, 3:35 PM ET·1 min read

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Military

Kim Jong Un Oversees Missile Tests from New Destroyer

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw test launches of upgraded short-range ballistic missiles from the new destroyer Choe Hyon on Sunday morning. The tests involved five launches of improved Hwasong-11LA ground-to-ground tactical ballistic missiles designed to evaluate power and performance of ne

Apr 14, 12:49 PM ET·2 min read

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