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EU Expands Deportation Powers Amid Trump-Like Tactics

The European Union is expanding its powers to track, raid, and deport migrants to 'return hubs' in third countries in Africa and elsewhere. According to Los Angeles Times and PBS , these measures are similar to those adopted by the Trump administration, drawing public criticism across the 27-nation

Mar 29, 7:43 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Israel Blocks Cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Israeli police blocked Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, and Reverend Francesco Ielpo from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass. The decision was made due to security concerns amid ongoing attacks by Iran on holy sites in Israel's

Mar 29, 1:56 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Pope Condemns War in Palm Sunday Sermon

Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong condemnation of war during his Palm Sunday sermon at St. Peter’s Square, stating that God rejects prayers from leaders who wage conflict and have 'hands full of blood.' The remarks were seen by many as an indirect rebuke to the Trump administration amid rising tension

Mar 29, 12:16 PM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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Conflict

Iran Strikes Gulf Plants; Trump Threatens More Attacks

Iran launched attacks on major aluminum plants in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the weekend, injuring employees and causing significant damage to the facilities. According to Al Jazeera and The Guardian , these strikes were part of Iran's retaliation against U.S.-Israeli attacks on

Mar 29, 5:07 AM ET·2 min read

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Military

North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel Engine for ICBMs

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the ground test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, state media reported Sunday. The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) stated that the engine's maximum thrust is 2,500 kilonewtons , up from about 1,970

Mar 29, 5:07 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

22 Migrants Die After Six Days Adrift Off Greek Coast

Twenty-two migrants died after spending six days adrift in a rubber dinghy off the Greek coast while attempting to reach Europe, according to reports from BBC , The Guardian , and Al Jazeera . The Greek coastguard confirmed that 26 survivors, including a woman and a child, were rescued by a European

Mar 28, 4:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Zelensky Secures Defense Deals with UAE, Qatar

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky secured defense cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar during his visit to both countries. These deals focus on countering missile and drone threats, leveraging Ukraine's expertise in air defense. The UAE and Ukraine agreed to coop

Mar 28, 4:10 PM ET·3 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, following diplomatic efforts by Pakistan and other third-party mediators. The ceasefire is subject to Iran agreeing to the 'COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz,' a critical maritime corridor through

Mar 28, 1:11 PM ET·4 min read

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Conflict

US-Iran Conflict Escalates with Ground Operation Preparations

The U.S.-Iran conflict has intensified significantly over the past month, with both sides escalating military actions and deploying additional forces to the Middle East. According to multiple reports, the United States has launched more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles since hostilities began on Fe

Mar 28, 1:11 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV Urges Monaco to Use Wealth for Good

Pope Leo XIV made his first official visit to Monaco on Saturday, urging residents of the wealthy Mediterranean principality to use their prosperity and influence for good. He met with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene at the Monaco heliport, where a ceremonial cannon salute marked his arrival. In

Mar 28, 9:09 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

UK Authorizes Seizure of Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Wednesday that Britain's armed forces have been authorized to board and detain vessels from Russia's so-called shadow fleet. This move targets a key revenue source funding the Kremlin's war against Ukraine, according to multiple reports. The shadow fleet consist

Mar 28, 4:00 AM ET·2 min read

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DiplomacyMIXED REPORTS

France Excludes South Africa from G7 Summit

France has excluded South Africa from its upcoming G7 summit scheduled for June in Évian-les-Bains, a decision that comes amid geopolitical tensions and reported pressure from the United States. According to multiple reports, France initially invited South African President Cyril Ramaphosa but later

Mar 27, 8:21 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Kim Jong Un, Lukashenko Sign Friendship Treaty

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a friendship treaty during Lukashenko's first official visit to Pyongyang, state media reported. The agreement marks a new stage in relations between the two Russia-aligned countries. The summit followed talks on

Mar 27, 4:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Disaster

Africa Faces Fuel Crisis Amid Iran War

Several African countries have begun implementing measures to cope with the fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing war in Iran. According to BBC , South Sudan has started rationing electricity in its capital, Juba, while Mauritius has imposed restrictions on non-essential power usage due to a delayed

Mar 27, 4:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Settler Attacks Wound Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli settlers carried out coordinated attacks on Palestinian villages in the West Bank over two nights, injuring at least nine Palestinians and setting fire to homes and cars. According to multiple reports, the violence occurred after the funeral of Yehuda Sherman, an 18-year-old Israeli settler

Mar 27, 4:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Mexican Navy Locates Missing Aid Boats Bound for Cuba

The Mexican Navy located two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico to Cuba on March 28, confirming the safety of their crews. The boats, which had gone missing after departing Isla Mujeres on March 20, were found about 80 nautical miles northwest of Havana and are continuing their journey.

Mar 27, 4:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Israel Kills IRGC Navy Chief in Strike on Bandar Abbas

Israel has killed Alireza Tangsiri , the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, and senior naval command officials in a targeted strike on Bandar Abbas. The operation aimed to disrupt the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy chokepoint

Mar 27, 4:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

U.S. Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Four in Caribbean

The U.S. military conducted a strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people according to multiple reports. The operation was carried out by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) as part of its aggressive campaign against narcotics trafficking, which has seen at leas

Mar 25, 11:10 PM ET·2 min read

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History

D'Artagnan Remains Discovered in Dutch Church

The skeleton of Charles de Batz de Castelmore d'Artagnan, the historical figure behind Alexandre Dumas' famous musketeer, may have been discovered in a Dutch church. Workers at St Peter and Paul Church in Maastricht uncovered human remains beneath tiles after part of the floor subsided in February.

Mar 25, 9:30 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Hungary to Cut Gas Supplies to Ukraine

Hungary will gradually cut off natural gas supplies to Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume through the Druzhba pipeline, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Wednesday. The transit of natural gas through Hungary plays a key role in fulfilling Ukraine's energy needs amid its ongoing war w

Mar 25, 7:37 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump to Visit China in May for Xi Summit

U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing on May 14-15 for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to multiple reports. The trip, originally scheduled for March 31 to April 2, was postponed due to the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict against Iran. The White House announced that Tr

Mar 25, 5:21 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

UN Declares Slave Trade Grave Crime Against Humanity

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade as 'the gravest crime against humanity' and calling for reparations. The resolution, proposed by Ghana , passed with support from 123 countries , while Argentina, Israel, and the United States voted agai

Mar 25, 5:21 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Taliban Releases American Dennis Coyle After Over a Year

The Taliban government released American citizen Dennis Walter Coyle, 64, after over a year in detention as a gesture for Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of Ramadan. According to multiple reports, Coyle was detained in January 2025 while living and working as a language researcher in Afghan

Mar 25, 12:31 AM ET·2 min read

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Space

NASA Plans $20B Moon Base Near Lunar South Pole

NASA announced ambitious plans Tuesday to spend $20 billion over the next seven years building a moon base near the lunar south pole, featuring habitats, pressurized rovers, and nuclear power systems. The announcement came just before the planned launch of NASA's Artemis II around-the-moon mission.

Mar 25, 12:31 AM ET·2 min read

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