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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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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WorldHistory

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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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WorldConflict

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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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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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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine

Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine, firing nearly 1,000 drones and missiles over a 24-hour period. The assault killed at least seven people and injured dozens across multiple cities, according to Ukrainian officials . This marks one of the largest aerial bombardments since Russia's fu

Mar 25, 12:31 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Philippines Declares Energy Emergency Amid Iran War

The Philippines declared a national energy emergency on Tuesday in response to the escalating war between Iran, Israel, and the United States. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed an executive order citing the "imminent danger" posed to the country's energy supply due to disruptions caused by the co

Mar 25, 12:31 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Kim Jong Un Vows to Cement North Korea's Nuclear Status

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to solidify his country’s status as a nuclear power during a speech to Pyongyang’s rubber-stamp parliament, state media reported Tuesday. He called South Korea the “most hostile” state and warned of severe consequences for any provocations from Seoul. Accordin

Mar 25, 12:31 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

IEA Warns of Severe Global Energy Crisis

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that the global energy crisis caused by the war in Iran is worse than the combined oil shocks of the 1970s and the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The conflict has removed about 11 million barrels of oil per day and 140 billion cubic meters

Mar 23, 4:43 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

UNRWA Chief Warns of Agency Collapse Amid Gaza Crisis

Philippe Lazzarini, the outgoing head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), has warned that the agency's future is uncertain due to severe funding problems and repeated Israeli attacks. In a letter addressed to the President of the UN General Assembly, Lazzari

Mar 22, 8:12 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Israel Expands Lebanon Campaign

Israeli forces have intensified their military campaign in southern Lebanon, deploying additional troops from Division 162 to expand a so-called 'buffer zone' up to 30km north of the border. This escalation follows Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz's directive to destroy all crossings over the Li

Mar 22, 8:12 PM ET·2 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Iran Strikes Israeli Nuclear Site in Retaliation

An Iranian missile strike hit the town of Dimona , near Israel's Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center, according to multiple sources. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported no damage to the nuclear facility or radiation leaks. The attack follows an alleged US-Israeli strike on

Mar 21, 7:24 PM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Iran Fires Missiles at Diego Garcia Base

Iran launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the joint U.K.-U.S. military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, but both failed to hit their target. According to CNBC , one missile malfunctioned mid-flight while a U.S. warship intercepted the other with an SM-3 interceptor. The att

Mar 21, 5:30 PM ET·2 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Trump Extends Deadline on Iran Strikes

President Donald Trump has extended his deadline to strike Iranian power plants by five days, citing what he described as 'productive conversations' with Iran. The decision comes amid escalating tensions over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil transport. The e

Mar 21, 5:05 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Two Russian Tankers Head to Cuba Amid U.S. Oil Ban

Two Russian tankers carrying oil are expected to arrive in Cuba in the coming days, testing new U.S. restrictions on Russian crude shipments to the island. The U.S. Treasury Department has prohibited Cuba from receiving Russian petroleum products under a sanctions framework issued by the Office of F

Mar 20, 2:58 PM ET·2 min read

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DiplomacyMIXED REPORTS

Costa Rica Severs Cuban Ties Over Rights Concerns

Costa Rica has formally severed diplomatic relations with Cuba, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The move follows a similar action by Ecuador earlier this month and comes amid growing concerns over human rights abuses on the island. President Rodrigo Chaves announced the deci

Mar 20, 8:04 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz

The ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has caused significant disruption in global oil supplies, leading to record-high prices. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for 20% of the world's oil and gas, has been effectively closed by Iran, causing a supply gap that is expected to p

Mar 20, 2:50 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Denmark Prepared to Destroy Greenland Runways Amid Trump Invasion Fears

Denmark reportedly prepared contingency plans to blow up key airport runways in Greenland amid fears that then-US President Donald Trump might invade the Arctic island. According to a report by Danish public broadcaster DR, cited by BBC , The Guardian , and Fox News , Danish soldiers deployed to Gre

Mar 19, 9:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Trump Attends Dover Ceremony for Six Iraq Crash Victims

President Donald Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware for six U.S. service members killed in a refueling aircraft crash over friendly territory in western Iraq while supporting operations against Iran, according to multiple reports. The event was closed to

Mar 19, 7:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Iranian Strikes Knock Out Qatar's LNG Capacity

Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity , causing an estimated $ 20 billion in lost annual revenue . The strikes damaged two of Qatar’s 14 LNG trains and one of its two gas-to-liquids (GTL) facilities, which will take three to five years to repair.

Mar 19, 7:11 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

US Lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil at Sea

The Trump administration has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea, aiming to ease rising global energy prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, this move could release around 140 million barrels of oil into the market, r

Mar 19, 5:02 PM ET·3 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Denies Advance Knowledge of Israeli Strike on Iran Gasfield

President Donald Trump has denied having advance knowledge of an Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, while Israeli officials dispute this claim. According to The Guardian , Trump stated he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the strikes and advised against

Mar 19, 5:02 PM ET·2 min read

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