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India Seeks Safe Passage for Stranded Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

India has sought safe passage for 24 of its vessels stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran allowed a few Indian ships to sail through in a rare exception, according to Reuters. The blockade imposed by Tehran since the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign on Iran has disrupted global energy suppli

Mar 15, 8:19 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Soldados israelíes matan a familia palestina en Cisjordania

Soldados israelíes dispararon contra un automóvil en Cisjordania, matando a cuatro miembros de la familia palestina Odeh, incluidos dos niños. El incidente ocurrió el sábado por la noche cerca de Tammun, mientras la familia regresaba de comprar ropa para Eid al-Fitr. Según el Ministerio de Salud de

Mar 15, 5:06 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Sweden detains captain of sanctioned tanker

A Swedish court has ordered the detention of a Russian captain accused of using forged documents to sail a tanker that was allegedly flying a false flag. The Sea Owl One, a 228-meter vessel on the EU sanctions list, was boarded by the Swedish Coast Guard off Trelleborg after suspicions arose about i

Mar 15, 5:05 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate Over Strait of Hormuz

The war between the United States and Iran has escalated significantly over the past week, with both sides engaging in heightened military actions and rhetoric. According to multiple reports, Iranian forces have threatened to block shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit point for globa

Mar 15, 5:05 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Fallece Jürgen Habermas a los 96 años

Jürgen Habermas, cuyo trabajo sobre comunicación, racionalidad y sociología lo convirtió en uno de los filósofos más influyentes del mundo y en una figura intelectual clave en su Alemania natal, ha muerto. Tenía 96 años . La editorial de Habermas, Suhrkamp, informó que murió el sábado en Starnberg,

Mar 15, 2:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Cuba Confirms Talks with US Amid Energy Crisis

Cuba has confirmed holding recent diplomatic discussions with the United States as the Caribbean nation grapples with a severe energy crisis. President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced these talks, marking the first official acknowledgment of such negotiations in years. The conversations come amid widesp

Mar 15, 2:23 PM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Gulf States Intercept Missiles as Iran Threatens Ports

Gulf states reported new missile and drone attacks on Sunday after Iran threatened to target three major ports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The escalation comes amid ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel, and the U.S., which has disrupted global oil supplies and air travel. The UAE, along w

Mar 15, 2:23 PM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Ataque aéreo israelí mata a cuatro palestinos en Gaza

Un ataque aéreo israelí mató al menos a cuatro palestinos, entre ellos dos niños y una mujer embarazada de gemelos, en la Franja de Gaza devastada por la guerra. El incidente ocurrió en Nuseirat, un campamento urbano de refugiados en el centro de Gaza. El ataque alcanzó una casa en Nuseirat, matando

Mar 15, 2:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Zelenskyy Criticizes US Oil Sanctions as Russia Attacks Kiev

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized a US exemption on Russian oil sanctions as Russia launched deadly attacks in Kiev, killing four and injuring fifteen. The attacks came amid stalled peace talks, with Moscow refusing to send a delegation for proposed negotiations hosted by the United

Mar 15, 2:23 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

EEUU y China inician conversaciones comerciales en París

Representantes de Estados Unidos y China iniciaron conversaciones económicas y comerciales en París, allanando el camino para la visita de Estado del presidente Donald Trump a Beijing. Las delegaciones, encabezadas por el secretario del Tesoro estadounidense Scott Bessent y el viceprimer ministro ch

Mar 15, 2:23 PM ET·2 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Israel-Lebanon Talks Planned Amid Healthcare Worker Deaths

An Israeli strike on a primary healthcare center in Bourj Qalaouiyeh, southern Lebanon, killed 12 doctors, paramedics, and nurses , according to reports from Reuters and The Guardian. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the deaths of 14 health workers in the past 24 hours, including those

Mar 15, 2:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Al Quds Day Protests in London

Twelve arrests were made during an Al Quds Day protest and counter-protest in central London on Sunday. Hundreds attended static protests after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood approved a police request to ban the annual march over fears of public disorder. The arrests included showing support for a p

Mar 15, 12:35 PM ET·2 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Zelenskyy Warns of Middle East Conflict's Impact on Ukraine War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed growing concern that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could divert critical military support from Ukraine's ongoing war against Russia. During his visit to Britain, he showcased Ukrainian drone technology to UK parliament members, demon

Mar 15, 10:43 AM ET·4 min read

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Conflict

Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Family in West Bank

Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian family of four, including two children, while they were driving through the occupied West Bank on Sunday. According to Palestinian health authorities, Ali Khaled Bani Odeh (37), his wife Waad (35), and their sons Mohammad (5) and Othman (7) were each shot

Mar 15, 10:43 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Pope Urges Ceasefire in Iran War

Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire in the war involving Iran during his Sunday noon blessing at the Vatican, delivering his strongest remarks yet on the conflict. The pope urged leaders responsible for the fighting to halt violence after deadly strikes that hit schools and civilian areas

Mar 15, 9:01 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

U.S.-Israel-Iran Conflict Tied to Evangelical End-Times Beliefs

The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has been framed by some American evangelical leaders as part of a divine plan tied to end-times biblical prophecies. According to reports from the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, U.S. military commanders have told troops that President Donald Trump's war on

Mar 15, 7:10 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Family in West Bank

Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian couple and two of their children during an ongoing military operation in the occupied West Bank town of Tammun. The incident occurred when Israeli forces opened fire on the family's car, which allegedly accelerated towards them. The victims were identifie

Mar 15, 7:10 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

US-Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates in Third Week

The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has escalated significantly as it enters its third week, marked by intense military engagements and profound economic impacts. Over 2,000 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon alone, including six US service members whose refueling aircr

Mar 15, 1:44 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Pentagon Identifies Six Airmen Killed in Iraq Crash

The Pentagon has identified six airmen killed in an aircraft crash in western Iraq on Thursday. The crew members were aboard a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, the Pentagon's name for the war with Iran. The incident was not due to hostile or friendly fi

Mar 14, 10:13 PM ET·2 min read

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Religion

Pope Leo XIV Moves into Apostolic Palace

Pope Leo XIV officially moved into his apartments in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace on Saturday. This historic residence had been eschewed by his predecessor, Pope Francis, who chose to live more modestly elsewhere within the Vatican. The newly renovated apartment includes several rooms such as a ch

Mar 14, 7:05 PM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Iran Faces Internal Uprising

Iran is at a critical juncture as it navigates unprecedented internal and external pressures. The Islamic Republic, founded in 1979 after the overthrow of the Pahlavi monarchy, faces significant challenges that threaten its stability and regional influence. The country's history has been marked by t

Mar 14, 4:09 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Jürgen Habermas, Influential German Philosopher, Dies at 96

Jürgen Habermas, one of the world’s most influential philosophers and a key intellectual figure in Germany, has died at the age of 96. According to his publisher Suhrkamp Verlag, he passed away on Saturday in Starnberg, near Munich. Habermas was renowned for his work on communication theory, rationa

Mar 14, 12:36 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Trump Calls for Coalition to Secure Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has called on nations affected by Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz to send warships to secure the critical waterway. This comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts and surging global oil prices due to halted maritime traffic. The Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-fif

Mar 14, 12:36 PM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

UK Considers Drone Deployments as Iran Escalates in Gulf

The UK is exploring additional military deployments to the Gulf as Iran escalates attacks on vessels. Defence Secretary John Healey stated that while the Royal Navy's last minehunter, HMS Middleton, has returned to Britain for maintenance, autonomous mine-hunting systems remain operational in the re

Mar 13, 12:22 PM ET·2 min read

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India Seeks Safe Passage for Stranded Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Soldados israelíes matan a familia palestina en Cisjordania