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Sheinbaum Denies CIA Cartel Operations in Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has strongly denied media reports suggesting that Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operatives from the United States directly participated in deadly operations targeting drug cartels on Mexican territory. According to CNN , the CIA engaged in an expanded campaign

May 13, 11:50 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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WorldReligion

Vatican Warns SSPX of Excommunication Over Bishops

The Vatican has issued a final warning to the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), a breakaway traditionalist Catholic group, threatening excommunication if they proceed with plans to consecrate new bishops without papal consent. According to Los Angeles Times , Pope Leo XIV is praying for enlightenment so

May 13, 4:47 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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WorldConflict

Drone Strike Hits UAE Nuclear Plant Amid Rising Iran Tensions

A drone strike sparked a fire on the perimeter of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, according to multiple reports. The attack caused minor damage but no injuries or radiological release were reported. The UAE's Defense Ministry confirmed that two drones wer

May 13, 2:48 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Nepali Climbers Clear Everest Path Amid Crowding Concerns

An elite team of Nepali climbers has successfully cleared a path to the summit of Mount Everest, overcoming a massive ice obstacle that had stranded hundreds of climbers at Base Camp for nearly two weeks. According to BBC , the climbers fixed ropes and ladders past a dangerous serac on Wednesday mor

May 13, 8:48 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

$29B Iran War Cost Strains U.S. Budget

Based on coverage from five major outlets, the cost of the ongoing Iran war has reached $29 billion , according to Pentagon officials. Acting Defense Department Comptroller Jules Hurst III reported this figure to Congress, noting a $4 billion increase since an earlier estimate provided last month. T

May 13, 8:48 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Princess of Wales Visits Italy for Early Childhood Education

The Princess of Wales has embarked on her first overseas trip since completing cancer treatment, visiting Reggio Emilia in northern Italy. According to multiple reports, Kate was welcomed by hundreds of locals in Piazza Prampolini, where she received cheers and waved to the crowds wearing a blue tro

May 13, 4:52 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Trump Postpones Iran Strike Amid Gulf Allies' Requests

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is holding off a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday, following requests from Gulf allies and ongoing negotiations with Tehran. The decision was made due to 'serious negotiations' underway, according to multiple reports. Trump instructe

May 12, 9:37 PM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Saudi Arabia Strikes Iran in Retaliation for War Attacks

Saudi Arabia launched numerous covert military strikes on Iranian soil in late March, retaliating for attacks carried out during the ongoing Middle East war. According to Reuters , these previously unreported actions mark a significant escalation, with Saudi Arabia directly targeting Iran for the fi

May 12, 5:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

UN Envoy Schmidt Resigns Amid Bosnia Turmoil

The UN high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina , Christian Schmidt, has announced his resignation amid political turmoil. According to multiple reports, Schmidt will step down after a policy clash with the US that has left Bosnia vulnerable. Schmidt, who was appointed in 2021 to oversee the i

May 12, 12:59 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

EU Sanctions Russians Over Abduction of Ukrainian Children

The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on 16 Russian officials and seven centers accused of helping Russia abduct tens of thousands of Ukrainian children since the start of its full-scale invasion in early 2022. The measures include travel bans and asset freezes, targeting those responsible

May 11, 6:07 PM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Pentagon Reviews Kelly's Weapons Stockpile Remarks Amid Iran War

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon will review comments made by Senator Mark Kelly regarding depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. The controversy began after Kelly discussed significant drawdowns of munitions, including Tomahawk cruise missile

May 11, 12:52 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Remains of Second U.S. Soldier Recovered in Morocco

U.S. officials confirmed that the remains of two American soldiers who went missing during off-duty hikes in Morocco have been recovered. The bodies of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. , 27, and Spc Mariyah Symone Collington , 19, were found along the Atlantic shoreline near Tan-Tan on May 9 after an

May 10, 9:33 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Iran Transfers Ailing Nobel Laureate Mohammadi to Hospital

Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred from Zanjan prison to Tehran Pars Hospital after her health deteriorated while serving multiple sentences. The 53-year-old Nobel laureate, awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her activism against female oppression in Iran and pro

May 10, 9:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Suicide Bombing Kills 15 Police in Pakistan's Bannu

A suicide bombing at a police post in Bannu, Pakistan , followed by an ambush on responding officers, killed 15 police personnel and injured three others. The militant alliance known as Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen claimed responsibility for the attack. The initial explosion was caused by a suicide bomber

May 10, 10:32 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Libya’s Zawiya Refinery Resumes After Clashes

Libya’s largest operational oil refinery in Zawiya , located about 40 kilometers west of Tripoli , has resumed full operations after shutting down due to nearby clashes. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) declared an emergency and evacuated all employees from the oil complex and port as a precaution

May 10, 6:09 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Macron Pledges $27B in African Investments at Nairobi Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron announced $27 billion in investments during the Africa Forward summit held in Nairobi, Kenya. The two-day event marks the first time such a gathering has taken place in an English-speaking African country and brought together over 30 heads of state and government fro

May 10, 2:43 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Myanmar Miners Discover Rare 11,000-Carat Ruby

Miners in Myanmar have uncovered a rare ruby weighing 11,000 carats (4.8 pounds), making it the second-largest ever found in the conflict-battered nation. According to state media reports confirmed by multiple outlets including Sky News and Fox News, the precious stone was discovered near Mogok in t

May 8, 4:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

U.S. Reviews Mexican Consulates Amid Rising Tensions

The U.S. State Department has initiated a review of all 53 Mexican consulates operating across the United States, a move that could result in some closures as tensions between the two nations escalate ( Los Angeles Times , Reuters ). The review aligns with the Trump administration's 'America First'

May 8, 4:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Military

Pentagon Releases Decades of UFO Sightings Documents

The Pentagon has released over 160 declassified documents detailing UFO sightings spanning decades. According to multiple reports, these records include Cold War reports of mysterious rotating saucers and recent sightings of metallic elliptical objects floating in mid-air, described as unidentifiabl

May 8, 4:34 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Rubio-Meloni Talks Focus on Iran War, Pope Clash

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday amid escalating tensions between the two allies over Italy's refusal to support the U.S.-led war against Iran and President Donald Trump's recent attacks on Pope Leo XIV. The meeting came as diplomat

May 8, 1:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Botswana's Former President Festus Mogae Dies at 86

Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae has died at the age of 86. The government declared three days of national mourning following his passing. Mogae led Botswana from 1998 to 2008 , winning praise for good governance and his fight against HIV/AIDS, according to multiple reports. He was known for

May 8, 1:40 PM ET·1 min read

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UFOs

Pentagon Releases UFO Files Including Near-Miss Encounter

The Pentagon has released its first batch of previously classified UFO files following President Trump's directive for transparency. The release includes 162 files dating back decades, encompassing documents from agencies such as the FBI, Department of State, and NASA. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

May 8, 11:08 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

ASEAN Summit Tackles Energy Crisis, Myanmar Re-Engagement

The ASEAN summit opened in Cebu, Philippines, on May 7, bringing together leaders from the bloc’s 10 member states to address pressing issues of energy security and regional stability. The meeting comes amid growing concerns over fuel shortages caused by the Iran war, which has significantly impacte

May 7, 7:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

EU Resists Emergency Tourism Measures Amid Iran War

The European Union has stated that the impact of the Iran war on tourism is not severe enough to warrant emergency measures for airlines, such as waiving obligations to compensate passengers for flight cancellations. According to draft EU guidelines, high fuel prices do not count as an extraordinary

May 7, 10:06 AM ET·2 min read

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Sheinbaum Denies CIA Cartel Operations in Mexico

Vatican Warns SSPX of Excommunication Over Bishops

Drone Strike Hits UAE Nuclear Plant Amid Rising Iran Tensions

Nepali Climbers Clear Everest Path Amid Crowding Concerns

$29B Iran War Cost Strains U.S. Budget

Princess of Wales Visits Italy for Early Childhood Education

Trump Postpones Iran Strike Amid Gulf Allies' Requests

Saudi Arabia Strikes Iran in Retaliation for War Attacks

UN Envoy Schmidt Resigns Amid Bosnia Turmoil

EU Sanctions Russians Over Abduction of Ukrainian Children

Pentagon Reviews Kelly's Weapons Stockpile Remarks Amid Iran War

Remains of Second U.S. Soldier Recovered in Morocco

Iran Transfers Ailing Nobel Laureate Mohammadi to Hospital

Suicide Bombing Kills 15 Police in Pakistan's Bannu

Libya’s Zawiya Refinery Resumes After Clashes

Macron Pledges $27B in African Investments at Nairobi Summit

Myanmar Miners Discover Rare 11,000-Carat Ruby

U.S. Reviews Mexican Consulates Amid Rising Tensions

Pentagon Releases Decades of UFO Sightings Documents

Rubio-Meloni Talks Focus on Iran War, Pope Clash

Botswana's Former President Festus Mogae Dies at 86

Pentagon Releases UFO Files Including Near-Miss Encounter

ASEAN Summit Tackles Energy Crisis, Myanmar Re-Engagement

EU Resists Emergency Tourism Measures Amid Iran War

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Sheinbaum Denies CIA Cartel Operations in Mexico

Vatican Warns SSPX of Excommunication Over Bishops

Drone Strike Hits UAE Nuclear Plant Amid Rising Iran Tensions

Nepali Climbers Clear Everest Path Amid Crowding Concerns

$29B Iran War Cost Strains U.S. Budget

Princess of Wales Visits Italy for Early Childhood Education

Trump Postpones Iran Strike Amid Gulf Allies' Requests

Saudi Arabia Strikes Iran in Retaliation for War Attacks

UN Envoy Schmidt Resigns Amid Bosnia Turmoil

EU Sanctions Russians Over Abduction of Ukrainian Children

Pentagon Reviews Kelly's Weapons Stockpile Remarks Amid Iran War

Remains of Second U.S. Soldier Recovered in Morocco

Iran Transfers Ailing Nobel Laureate Mohammadi to Hospital

Suicide Bombing Kills 15 Police in Pakistan's Bannu

Libya’s Zawiya Refinery Resumes After Clashes

Macron Pledges $27B in African Investments at Nairobi Summit

Myanmar Miners Discover Rare 11,000-Carat Ruby

U.S. Reviews Mexican Consulates Amid Rising Tensions

Pentagon Releases Decades of UFO Sightings Documents

Rubio-Meloni Talks Focus on Iran War, Pope Clash

Botswana's Former President Festus Mogae Dies at 86

Pentagon Releases UFO Files Including Near-Miss Encounter

ASEAN Summit Tackles Energy Crisis, Myanmar Re-Engagement

EU Resists Emergency Tourism Measures Amid Iran War

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