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Israeli Strike Kills Journalist Amid Ceasefire Violations

An Israeli drone strike on May 15 killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and injured photographer Zeinab Faraj near al-Tayri village in southern Lebanon. The attack occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which has been repeatedly violated by both sides. The journalists w

Apr 23, 2:35 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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UK's Military Dependence on US 'No Longer Tenable'

Former NATO chief Lord George Robertson has declared that Britain’s high level of military dependence on the United States is “no longer tenable.” Speaking at a seminar at Chatham House, Robertson emphasized the need for the UK to become more autonomous in its defense capabilities. He highlighted gr

Apr 22, 1:09 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

WorldConflictMIXED REPORTS

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely

President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, responding to a request from Pakistani mediators for more time to negotiate peace talks. The initial two-week ceasefire was set to expire on April 23. However, Iran has not requested an extension and repeated threats to break

Apr 22, 7:04 AM ET Est. Read: 5 Mins

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Diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Inequality During Equatorial Guinea Visit

Pope Leo XIV concluded his four-nation Africa tour with a visit to Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday, where he addressed an estimated 120,000 people at Mass in Mongomo . President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and his family were present among the worshippers. The pope criticized vast income inequaliti

Apr 22, 4:56 AM ET·2 min read

11 articles from 7 publishers

HumanRights

Nearly 8,000 Migrant Deaths or Disappearances in 2025: UN

Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes last year, with sea routes to Europe being the most deadly, according to a report released by the United Nations' International Organization for Migration (IOM). The figures highlight the ongoing dangers faced by migrants, many of whom are

Apr 22, 4:56 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Taiwan President Cancels Eswatini Trip After Overflight Denials

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has canceled his planned trip to Eswatini after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked overflight permits for his aircraft due to pressure from China. This marks the first publicly known instance of a Taiwanese leader canceling a foreign visit because of such

Apr 22, 3:07 AM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 3 publishers

Climate

Australia Prepares for Rare Super El Niño Event

Australia is bracing for a rare 'super' El Niño event that promises a hotter and drier summer than usual. The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed the end of the 2025-26 La Niña , signaling the imminent onset of its opposite phase, El Niño. This climate pattern is expected to bring warmer Pacific wat

Apr 22, 1:28 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Sheinbaum Demands US Explain Unauthorized Agents in Mexico Operation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum demanded an explanation from the United States following a car crash that killed two CIA agents and two Mexican officials during an anti-drug operation in Chihuahua. According to multiple reports, Sheinbaum sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. Embassy requesting inf

Apr 21, 6:56 AM ET·4 min read

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Diplomacy

Japan Ends Lethal Weapons Export Ban

Japan has relaxed its decades-old restrictions on arms exports, allowing sales to 17 countries with whom it has defense agreements. The move marks a significant shift from the country's post-World War II pacifist stance. The new policy lifts restrictions that previously limited arms exports to just

Apr 21, 3:37 AM ET·3 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Conflict

Uganda-Congo Forces Free Over 200 Hostages in IS-Linked Raid

Ugandan and Congolese forces have rescued more than 200 civilians held captive by an armed group linked to the Islamic State (IS) in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to multiple reports. The operation targeted a camp controlled by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a mi

Apr 20, 3:55 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

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·2 min read

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Diplomacy

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·3 min read

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Diplomacy

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·2 min read

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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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ConflictCONFLICTING 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

14 articles from 8 publishers

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

3 articles from 3 publishers

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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Israeli Strike Kills Journalist Amid Ceasefire Violations

UK's Military Dependence on US 'No Longer Tenable'